The City of West Memphis, Arkansas was awarded a $1,494,458 Project Grant on September 12, 2022 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP, CFDA #97.056). The grant will support port security activities for West Memphis.
The PSGP aims to help protect critical port infrastructure from risks associated with potential terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. As one of four DHS grant programs focused on transportation security, the PSGP specifically addresses security needs at port facilities including enhancing maritime domain awareness, improving port-wide maritime security risk management, and maintaining security measures like surveillance equipment, inspections, and security patrols. The City of West Memphis will utilize this funding to enhance security and protect critical port infrastructure and operations in accordance with the PSGP's objectives.
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