Port of Oakland receives $1.8 million in federal Port Security Grant Program funding for new security projects

Funding to upgrade Port Truck Management System and Emergency Operations Center

Oakland, Calif., 2017-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland said today it will receive approximately $1.8 million in federal Port Security Grant Program funding to implement two new Port security projects. Oakland is one of 33 U.S. ports to receive grant funds awarded by FEMA.

“This federal funding supports critical security initiatives that serve Port workers, our community and our business partners,” said Port of Oakland Facilities Security Officer Troy Hosmer. “These projects will improve our ability to prevent, respond and recover from incidents at our seaport.”

The $1.8M will support these security initiatives in Oakland:

• Upgrading the Port Truck Management System to heighten awareness of the large commercial vehicles entering and exiting Oakland marine terminals;
• Developing a multi-agency Emergency Operations Center at the Oakland Seaport to support emergency operations in the event of a disaster or terrorist incident.

Estimated project costs:

• Total cost of the two, new Port of Oakland security projects: $2.4 million
• Federal share: $1.8 million (75 percent)
• Port share: $600,000 (25 percent)

The grant requires the Port of Oakland to pay 25 percent of $2.4 million, the total estimated cost of the projects, and complete them within three years.

About the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.

Media Contacts: Mike Zampa Communications Director Port of Oakland (510) 627-1565 mzampa@portoakland.comMarilyn Sandifur Port Spokesperson Port of Oakland (510) 627-1193 msandifur@portoakland.com

SOURCE: Port of Oakland