SEATTLE (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security is giving Washington state about $27.5 million to boost preparedness for terrorism, disasters and other emergencies.
The money announced Thursday is part of nearly $790 million in grants issued nationally for security programs.
Washington Sen. Patty Murray says the grants include $20.2 million to protect ports and $2.6 million for transit security in the Puget Sound area. There also is $2.5 million to help secure critical sites such as chemical and power plants, dams and sports stadiums. And there’s money to improve emergency communications and to reduce fraudulent drivers licenses and other state documents.
