The City of Covington, KY was awarded a $314,360 Project Grant on September 13, 2022 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The PSGP is one of four DHS/FEMA grant programs focused on enhancing transportation infrastructure security. Funding will support the City's efforts to improve port security and help implement countermeasures recommended in its Area Maritime Security Plan as mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Key services to be delivered include enhancing access control measures, installing surveillance equipment, conducting drills and exercises, and raising security awareness training for port personnel. The award aims to help protect this critical component of the nation's transportation system from risks entailed by potential incidents of terrorism.
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