St. Lawrence County is getting $185,000 to pay for "counterterrorism" and emergency preparedness initiatives, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The funding, provided by the Department of Homeland Security through its State Homeland Security Program and Emergency Management Performance Grant, will assist “in strengthening emergency response efforts. New York State receives more SHSP funding from DHS than any other state in the nation,” Cuomo said.

Federal guidelines require that a minimum of 25 percent of these funds be directed toward "law enforcement terrorism prevention activities," according to the governor’s office.

DHSES awards State Homeland Security Program funding to every county in the state, plus New York City.

The program is giving New York state about $47,000,000. New York City will receive $34,300,000 of that, with the rest of the state splitting the remaining $12,600,000.

“New Yorkers know all too well the threats posed by terrorism and the critical value of ensuring first responders have the tools and resources they need to protect our communities,” Cuomo said in a prepared statement. “From enhanced training to purchasing equipment, this funding will further bolster counterterrorism efforts and help make this a stronger, safer and more secure New York.”