Seattle Public Schools has been awarded a $503,797 grant to help enhance and fortify its readiness and emergency management plans.

Seattle is one of 92 school districts in 34 states to receive an award under the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools grant program. In total, more than $24 million was awarded to school districts across the country.

The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools discretionary grant program provides funds for local school districts to improve and strengthen their emergency management plans. For a school district to qualify for a grant, its improved plan must address all four phases of emergency management: prevention-mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.