Warner, Kaine announce more than $18M in anti-terrorism funding for Va.

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced Thursday that Virginia will receive federal preparedness grants worth more than $18 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

About $2.4 million will go towards a Port Security Grant program.

The grants will help combat terrorism and respond to other disasters and emergencies.

The funding was made available through FEMA.

FEMA also allocated over $53 million to the National Capital Region, which includes Northern Virginia, to address the needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas. It will also help in prevention efforts.

“These federal funds will give our local and state partners the tools they need so that when they are faced with the challenge of protecting us, they will be well-equipped to keep us safe when we need them most,” said Senator Warner.