US Port of Hueneme got $1.68M FEMA Grant

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the Port of Hueneme has been awarded $1.68 million in the Port Security Grant Program FY20 Funding Cycle.

The Port serves as an official port of entry into the United States. The funding aid the Port in the highest levels of security to monitor those entering and leaving the facility. This year's grant is the largest security grant received by the Port in its 83-year history.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley, who brought this funding to the Port, commented: “The Port of Hueneme is among the most critical economic drivers in Ventura County and Southern California. Port security funding is a vital component of ensuring security and safety at the Port, and I am pleased the Port is receiving this funding.”

This funding is crucial to keeping the security of the Port on the cutting-edge, including improvements to the main gate entrance, and upgrading the Port’s CCTV surveillance system.

“These federal dollars will not only go to building new security infrastructure improvements, but they will be built under our Project Labor Agreement, creating jobs for our local workforce,” said Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director.

The federal funding will also be used to assist with Coastal Trident - the state’s largest annual joint security exercise. This exercise brings together local, state and federal emergency response teams, to improve their cooperation and communication during the crisis.

Mike Morrison, the Port’s Operations Manager, added: “Many of the new security improvements will also enhance our efficiency on Port, reducing wait times for trucks at our main gate and assisting with monitoring operational activity throughout the complex.”

The Port of Hueneme is one of the most productive and efficient commercial trade gateways for niche cargo on the West Coast, and ranks among the top ten U.S. ports for automobiles and fresh produce.

More information about the Port on their website.