Round 1 - Grants announced November 2004

• Modeling / Simulation Analysis
Murray State University in partnership with Morehead State and UK received $385,556 to simulate catastrophic events related to dam breaches and evaluate the subsequent damage and ability of emergency responders to react to such events.

• Perimeter Defense
The University of Kentucky in partnership with Western Kentucky University and U of L received $654,668 to develop a high-tech surveillance and face recognition system.

• Quantitative Risk Assessment
EKU received $150,000 to conduct an assessment of the private security industry.

EKU in partnership with UK received $250,000 to develop a community risk and vulnerability assessment tool.

EKU in partnership with Northern Kentucky University received $500,000 to assess and demonstrate the capability to monitor and manage an emerging public threat incident.

• Situational Awareness / Common Operating Picture
U of L in partnership with the Kentucky Community and Technical System College, Hazard Community College, and Murray State received a $1,110,225 grant to develop portable command systems for use in emergency situations.

UK in partnership with WKU received $318,048 to develop rapidly deployable, high resolution immersive display visualization system for use in the field by first responders.

UK received $95,751 to determine the best way to manage and disseminate information during time-stressed situations.

The University of Louisville received $135,781 grant to develop high-tech systems for predicting disasters and providing first responders with the best routes to quickly reach disaster locations.

The University of Kentucky received $285,085 to demonstrate a 3D simulation and training system for disaster scenarios.

• Enhanced Monitoring & Interpretation Systems
Eastern Kentucky University in conjunction with UK and Murray State received $894,923 to develop a testing and tracking system for beef cattle that will provide early warnings of disease.