More than $124,000 has been distributed to local nonprofits in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park as a result of the latest round of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding.

EFSP is a Federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program has been entrusted through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (PL 100-77) "to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food, and supportive services" for hungry and homeless people across the nation.

United Way of Larimer County administers the program on a local level to ensure the federal requirements are met. United Way convenes the EFSP Local Board, which is responsible for advertising the availability of funds, establishing local priorities, selecting the nonprofit and government agencies to receive EFSP funding, and monitoring program compliance.

"EFSP is a great example of United Way's ability to leverage additional resources into our community," said Marcy Yoder, chair of the EFSP Local Board and Vice President of Community Impact for United Way of Larimer County. "EFSP funds will help local families put food on the table, have a roof over their heads, and have a chance at finding stability in their lives."

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Larimer County emergency management agencies released the countywide Emergency preparedness Guide last fall to provide updated information to the public regarding existing hazards, seasonal considerations, and basic preparedness activities. This guide is now available online in both English and Spanish to ensure we reach the majority of Larimer County residents. Please go to: www.larimer.org/emergency to locate the guide. Print versions in both languages are also available upon request. For additional information or questions, please contact Lori Hodges at (970) 498-7147.
 
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9, Abril, 2015
 ¡La Guía de Preparación para Emergencias del Condado Larimer ya está disponible en Español!
 En el otoño pasado, las agencias para el manejo de emergencias en Larimer, lanzaron la Guia de Preparación para Emergencias en todo el Condado; con el fin de proporcionar al público informacion actualizada sobre riesgos existentes, situaciones en cada temporada, y accionesbásicas de preparación.  Esta guía se encuentra disponible en Inglés y en Español para permitir que todos los habitantes del Condado Larimer puedan accesar a éstas facilmente en línea. Por favor visite el sitio: www.larimer.org/emergency para abrir las guías. Versiones impresas en ambos idiomas también se encuentran disponibles y pueden solicitarse con anticipación. Para información adicional u otras preguntas, por favor comuníquese con Jason Marks al (970) 498-7113.