FEMA Awards $2.6MM Security Grant to POLB
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) announced Oct. 23 that it has been awarded more than $2.6 million by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to
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TSA Renews Rail Security Directives
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Oct. 23 reported renewing and updating three security directives on passenger and freight railroad cybersecurity.
POLB Awarded $2.72MM Security Grant
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) on Aug. 14 announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded the Port a $2.72 million grant aimed at enhancing security to “ensure the safe and efficient movement of cargo in the wake of an emergency.”
DHS: $2B for FY23 Preparedness Grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Feb. 27 reported allocating more than $2 billion in funding for Fiscal Year 2023 preparedness grant programs to help prevent, protect against and respond to “acts of terrorism.” Intercity Passenger Rail is among the non-competitive programs to receive funding.
DHS Allots Preparedness Grants to Public Transit, Amtrak
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced on Aug. 17 $550 million in final allocations for seven Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) competitive preparedness grant programs. These allocations, the U.S. Department of
Transit Briefs: CTA, OCTA
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is receiving $13.96 million for emergency preparedness as part of a U.S. Department Homeland Security (DHS) grant to the state of Illinois. Also, the Orange County (Calif.) Transportation Authority (OCTA) will begin work this month on a $29.86 million Metrolink station improvement project at Anaheim Canyon.