Christian County is set to receive more funding from the CARES Act, a coronavirus federal relief measure, in the amount of $58,008.
According to a news release, the funding is coming from the Department of Justice through the CARES Act, and can be used assist the county’s coronavirus response efforts. That includes overtime pay for first responders and medical professionals, addressing needs of local jails, as well as purchasing personal protection equipment such as masks, gloves and sanitizer.
Christian County has received approximately $2.5 million in CARES Act funding—that included $1.4 million for Hopkinsville Community College, $700,000 for testing and treatment at Pennyroyal Healthcare Service and $500,000 for local housing programs.
Christian County Judge-Executive Steve Tribble is quoted as saying, “Christian County appreciates the $58,000 grant from the Department of Justice. We will use the funds to help with COVIID-19 related expenses such as purchasing PPE and for law enforcement related expenses at this time.”