The Port of Houston Authority was awarded a $1,225,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056). The grant, effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will support the Port of Houston's efforts to enhance maritime security and protect critical transportation infrastructure. Typical funded activities under the PSGP include procuring patrol vessels, communications equipment, surveillance systems, cybersecurity upgrades, personnel hiring, security plan development, maritime security training, and exercises. The award demonstrates FEMA's commitment to strengthening port security and maritime domain awareness across U.S. coastal regions, including in major hubs like the Port of Houston, which is the largest port on the Gulf Coast and a crucial economic driver for the region.
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