The University of Idaho will use a $502,000 federal grant to expand emergency response training for its faculty, staff and students.
In a statement this week, the U.S. Department of Education said 26 colleges and universities nationwide have been awarded more than $9.7 million in grants to develop and strengthen plans for preventing and responding to emergencies.
University of Idaho officials say the money will allow the school to create two new positions to bolster its emergency preparedness during the next 18 months.
Along with training, the university will also use the grant to evaluate and address the mental health needs of students who may be at risk of causing campus violence.
The grants were awarded in 20 states and the District of Columbia. (AP)
U of I receives $500,000 grant for emergency preparedness training
Published: July 9, 2009Posted in: Idaho, National, News, UI
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