Community tornado resilience grant program

(a) Establishment The Administrator of FEMA shall establish a program to award grants to State and local emergency management agencies to support tornado preparedness and resilience in high-risk areas. (b) Eligible uses Grants awarded under this section may be used for— (1) construction or retrofitting of community storm shelters, including shelters located in schools, mobile home communities, and other high-risk locations; (2) installation or modernization of warning systems; (3) deployment of backup power for warning systems; (4) development of local emergency preparedness plans and public education initiatives; and (5) other projects determined appropriate by the Administrator to enhance tornado resilience. (c) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall prioritize— (1) communities with high tornado risk; (2) underserved and low-income communities; and (3) communities with limited access to existing warning systems or shelters.