The City of Long Beach, California received a $420,001 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 1, 2024. The 36-month grant project, with a completion date of August 31, 2027, will support the Long Beach Fire Department in enhancing port security and protecting critical maritime transportation infrastructure from terrorism risks and other emergencies. The funding will be used for procurement of patrol vessels, communications equipment, surveillance systems, cybersecurity upgrades, personnel hiring, security planning, maritime security training, and exercises. The PSGP is a comprehensive federal grant program designed to bolster security at U.S. ports and transportation assets. The City of Long Beach has previously received other significant FEMA grants, including a $3 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant and $447k Assistance to Firefighters Grant, to strengthen its fire department capabilities.
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