April 12, 2019

Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District announced that the Department of Homeland Security has granted $5,000,000 to the Las Vegas metro area under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). The UASI Program assists high-threat, high-density urban areas in their efforts to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. 

“This grant is an important investment in the safety and security of the residents of Southern Nevada and the nearly 43 million visitors who travel to Las Vegas each year for work and for play,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1). “While this funding is welcome news, I will continue to support long-term changes to the grant process to ensure that it recognizes the unique threats we face as a world-class travel destination. The safety of Las Vegas residents and visitors must be a top priority.”

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