Port Security Applied Policy Project Recommendations to Improve Emergency Response Capabilities at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach

The Los Angeles/ Long Beach port complex is the nation’s busiest seaport. If terrorists were to attack the port complex, then the economic damage would be catastrophic. In the short term, it is impossible to prevent an attack at the port complex. Consequently, effective first response planning is of paramount importance. The United States Coast Guard has formed a multi-agency Port Security Committee to organize local and state officials to develop emergency response plans for attacks on the port complex. Their endeavor is complicated by the fact that many local agencies from the City of Los Angeles, the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County share jurisdiction over the port complex.

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