Port security grant program

The Port of Redwood City received a $504,611 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) to enhance maritime transportation security and protect critical port infrastructure. This award represents the latest in a series of PSGP grants totaling over $5 million that the Port has received since 2019. The funding will support the implementation of various security enhancements, including access control measures, surveillance systems, radiation detection technologies, cybersecurity upgrades, and interoperable communications platforms. As the prime recipient, the Port of Redwood City collaborates with the City of Redwood City to carry out activities such as vulnerability assessments, terrorism prevention protocols, and security training exercises, all of which are aligned with the Area Maritime Security Committee's plans to safeguard port operations.