Port security is still a major issue along the 10/12 corridor

Even though the terrorist attacks of 2001 have become a powerful memory, the federal government is still pumping millions of dollars into protecting high-security risks, like the nation’s ports. In fact, the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently gave $38 million to a group of South Louisiana’s ports to protect against terrorism. The largest block of cash — a lion’s share $30 million — went to the Lower Mississippi River Port Wide Strategic Security Council. The group was formed in 2006 under a cooperative endeavor agreement and includes the Port of New Orleans; Port of Greater Baton Rouge; Port of South Louisiana in LaPlace; Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District; and St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District. To read the full story, click here. — Jeremy Alford