Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Delivers $725,000 in Funding for the City of Riviera Beach’s Police Mobile Command Center
TAMARAC, FL – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick joined the City of Riviera Beach Police Department to announce $725,000 in critical Community Project Funding that the city has received for a new Mobile Command Center.
“Here in South Florida, we are acutely aware of the threat of natural disasters and severe weather emergencies, which is why preparedness and swift responses to emergency situations are so important for ensuring the safety and well-being of our community,” said Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. “I am proud to have delivered this critical funding for a new Mobile Command Center, which will strengthen and support response efforts from our first responders and city officials. This investment is a commitment to Riviera Beach's future, ensuring the safety, resilience, and well-being of every resident. This funding is part of my commitment to protect, build, and deliver for Florida’s 20th Congressional District.”
"The support from Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick is invaluable," said Riviera Beach Police Chief Michael Coleman. "This new mobile command center will allow the Police Department to establish better communication and coordination during emergency scenarios or special security events. This crucial enhancement will improve the department's response capabilities, providing a more robust and effective approach to managing crises and large-scale events.”
The new state-of-the-art Mobile Command Center will significantly enhance communication and coordination during emergencies and special security events, ensuring the safety and security of the Riviera Beach community. The Mobile Command Center fills a critical need in the Riviera Beach community and is uniquely able to serve as a base of operations during various incidents. These specialized vehicles can help in the wake of natural disasters, assist in distributing government aid, and help government organizations mitigate crime. The MCC will deliver critical government services and disaster relief directly to various neighborhoods to reach the underserved and elderly populations of the community.
The funding for the City of Riviera Beach was included in Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick’s requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The requests delivered over $14.4 million in critical resources for Florida’s 20th Congressional District to address some of the district’s most pressing needs.
For more information about Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick’s FY24 CPF requests, please click here.
