OTTUMWA — The Southeast Iowa Response Group has received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the member’s property and/or casualty coverage provider.

The ICAP Grant provides up to $1,000 per member for the purchase of select loss control and/or risk management items. Such items include, but are not limited to:

–        Approved playground surface materials

–        Exit signage

–        Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

–        Fire extinguishers

The Southeast Iowa Response Group recently submitted an application for the grant, and was awarded the maximum amount of $1,000. The member will use the grant funds to purchase red public safety vests and rope rescue gloves.