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Handling over $9.5 billion in cargo from all over the world, the Port serves as an official port of entry into the United States. As such, the complex must maintain the highest levels of security to monitor those entering and leaving the facility.
“This funding is critical to keeping the Port’s security on the cutting-edge,” said Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director. “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.”
Click here to learn more about the Port’s Project Labor Agreement.
The federal funding will also be used to assist with the state’s largest annual joint security exercise, Coastal Trident. Hosted at the Port each year, this exercise brings together local, state, and federal emergency response teams to enhance their collaboration and communication in times of crisis. Click here to read more.
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