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Henry County board approves HCFD grant

The Henry County Fire Department is receiving $28,510 in grant funds.
The Henry County Fire Department is receiving $28,510 in grant funds.
By Monroe Roark
June 15, 2018

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for the Henry County Fire Department to accept a grant from the Time Task Force for the purchase of collapsible cones, LED flare kits, and safety vets.

The action came at the June 5 regular meeting. The $28,510 grant will purchase 36 sets of collapsible cones, 62 LED flare kits and 352 safety vests for every member a part of the Henry County Fire Department. The collapsible cones and the LED flare kits will provide 100 feet of protection for the HCFD while working on roadways.

Information: henrycounty-ga.org/fire.

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