For Release: Thursday, December 12, 2002
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

ROSEWOOD HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA GRANT

Washington --U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Rosewood Heights Fire Department has received a $35,991 Assistance to Firefighters grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant will be matched by $3,999 in local funds and will be used for fire operations and firefighter safety. Costello cosponsored the legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters program last Congress.

"Our area has seen recently the devastation that fires can cause," said Costello. "Working to ensure public safety must remain our number one priority, and this grant will help protect our communities."

Costello is a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He is the ranking Democrat on the Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee.

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