Ports of Indiana: FEMA Grants Boost Port Security & Infrastructure

Introduction

Ports of Indiana has been awarded over $140,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bolster security infrastructure at the Burns Harbor and Jeffersonville ports.

Federal Funding for Port Security

The FEMA Port Security Grant Program provides financial assistance to state and municipal entities. The program’s aim is to protect essential port infrastructure from terrorism, improve maritime domain awareness, enhance maritime security risk management, and sustain or reinstate maritime security mitigation protocols. These protocols are crucial for port recovery and resilience.

Burns Harbor Security Enhancements

A federal grant of $115,691 will be used to procure and install advanced closed-circuit TV infrastructure at Burns Harbor. The project involves the installation of new lighting and fiber, which will improve surveillance capabilities. Ports of Indiana will contribute a $38,564 matching amount to finalize the project.

Grant Objectives

The grants will support critical upgrades and evaluations. These enhancements are designed to advance the safety and resilience of Indiana’s multimodal logistics network.

Conclusion

Ports of Indiana has received grants from FEMA to enhance security at the Burns Harbor and Jeffersonville ports. The funding will be used to upgrade infrastructure and improve security measures.

Ports of Indiana

Ports of Indiana manages three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan, providing multimodal access to global markets for Indiana businesses.

FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, providing disaster assistance to individuals, families, and communities.