Uifa’atali Welcomes Federal Grant for Hazardous Materials Management

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes the awarding of an annual federal grant of $67,148 from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to the American Samoa Government for the management of hazardous materials incidents. The grant, awarded to the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS), will help ASG and ASDHS develop, implement, and improve its emergency plans concerning these hazardous materials incidents.

“This annual grant allows our government to develop and improve on plans that we all hope it will not have to implement,” said Aumua Amata. “While we cannot completely prevent these kinds of disasters, increased preparedness before can help mitigate the consequences.”

“I congratulate ASDHS Director Samana Semo Ve’ave’a and the hardworking staff of ASDHS for their continued vigilance and efforts in securing this grant. I also thank Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the DOT for their continued support for American Samoa.”

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