Southern Nevada public safety agencies secure millions in funding to support community needs
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Multiple public safety agencies in Southern Nevada have secured millions of dollars in federal funding to support first responders and improve public safety in our area.
WATCH | Anyssa Bohanan breaks down where that funding is set to go:
Rep. Susie Lee held a roundtable this week with those agencies to discuss where those federal funds need to be allocated to keep up with the demands of a community with more than two million residents and the other millions of tourists who come to Las Vegas every year.
"Southern Nevada is unique because, you know, while we have 2.5 million residents here, we also have a lot of tourists and we have a lot of special events, probably more than any other community in the country," Lee said. "So, [we're] making sure that we're fighting for funding that represents and reflects the type of demand that they have."
Here's a breakdown of where that federal funding is going:
Clark County Deputy Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Brian O'Neal says…