Port security drones and sonar award
City of PascagoulaMississippi- Detected
- Oct 6, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At its October 6, 2026 meeting, the council approved the FY2026 Port Security Grant award. The award totals $782,388, with $586,791 in federal funds and $195,597 in local match. The funded scope includes Drone as a First Responder Systems with three autonomous launch stations and side sonar equipment on a patrol vessel.
One $10,800 portion is on hold pending FEMA environmental planning and historic preservation review.
- Meeting date
- October 6, 2026
- Agency
- City of Pascagoula
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