Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says Prescott is receiving $50,000 in emergency preparedness funding.
Clark says the town will use the money to purchase the supplies and resources needed to quickly set up a temporary emergency evacuation centre that can receive evacuees on short notice.
He says the project will address emergencies that require rapid evacuation and sheltering.
It’s part of the $332,829 that will go to seven local municipalities to help prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Funding is being delivered through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.
