Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) and Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the South Carolina State Ports Authority in Charleston will receive an $864,807 grant to improve port security. The funds will be used to purchase emergency responder equipment, detection equipment, physical security enhancements, interoperable communications equipment, and patrol vehicles including watercraft. “Port security is one of our top concerns in South Carolina,” said Graham. “We have a responsibility to protect the employees, visitors and residents who may be at risk should an emergency situation occur at the port. Additionally, the Charleston Harbor plays a key role in the economy of the Southeast and the nation. We must do all that we can to help ensure the safety of our harbors.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.