First responders play an important role in our communities, protecting citizens and entities from threats and unsafe circumstances. They provide their expertise and utilize countless hours of training to bring safety to people in need.
Topics: safety, security, police, emergency management, Fire Department, Emergency Response
National Disability Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The month of October has a lot of different celebrations going on, but did you know it is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Both topics are important for us at Port Houston as we continue moving business forward in the 21st Century.
Topics: security, technology, diversity, disability, Awareness
Port Commission Approves Mobile Emergency Radio Equipment
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority approved the purchase of Motorola equipment at its March public meeting, including radios, batteries, chargers and related hardware under the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s cooperative purchase program.
Topics: ports, Houston, security, Texas, technology, commercial
Use of Drones Triggers Security Actions at Port Houston
When a small camera-equipped drone fell out of the sky trailing smoke over Port Houston’s Turning Basin Terminal recently, it raised some serious security concerns.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, security, operations
Key Homeland Security Exercise Held at Port Houston
More than 200 participants from 13 Houston-area public safety agencies and 20 industry partners participated in a federally sponsored emergency management exercise Dec. 4 and 5.
Topics: safety, ports, Houston, security, emergency management, community
Port Houston Receives U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Bennis Award
In 2018, Port Houston was presented with the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security by U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John P. Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, and Houston-Galveston Sector Captain of the Port, Capt. Kevin Oditt.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, Coast Guard, security
Captain Of The Port Shares Hurricane Harvey Tales at Commerce Club Luncheon
Caption: Capt. of the Port Kevin Oditt (Photo Credit: Greater Houston Port Bureau)
The Port Houston team attended the Greater Houston Port Bureau's Commerce Club luncheon featuring U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Kevin Oditt Jan. 11. First responders, air and boat rescues, and greater Houston Ship Channel area closures were topics discussed at the event.
Topics: maritime, Coast Guard, security, channel, storm, response
QUICK THINKING BY PORT POLICE AVERTS TRAGEDY ON 610 BRIDGE
On Saturday, August 5, a potential suicide was averted, thanks to some quick-thinking Port Houston Police officers who spotted a man threatening to jump off the 610 bridge.