The Port of Redwood City has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Department of Homeland Security to enhance anti-terrorism security efforts, the Northern California seaport announced Dec. 3. The money from the DHS’ Port Security Grant Program is expected to fund port and first responder training, a 36-foot law enforcement patrol boat, the installation of enhanced security equipment and emergency notifications system, as well as an assessment of cybersecurity infrastructure pain points and ways to better protect against vulnerabilities. “As a designated federal staging area by FEMA, protecting our port from terrorism requires continual advancements in surveillance and…