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You Can Verify Identity if Contacted by Claims Office Staff
News Release: Santa Fe, NM - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office encourages you to verify the identity of anyone who says they are from the Claims Office, especially if you are uncertain about their identity. Write down their name and call the Claims Office Helpline at 505-995-7133.
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Watch vs. Warning: What to Know Before Severe Storms
News Release: PHILADELPHIA- Spring time can often bring tumultuous storms like parts of the region saw this past weekend. Two tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Delaware and Pennsylvania. NWS often issues watches and warnings to alert residents of severe weather and when to seek shelter. So, what is the difference and how should you prepare?
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Stolen credit cards and mail theft conspiracy land man in prison after HSI Chicago investigation
News Release: CHICAGO - A federal judge in Chicago sentenced the ringleader of a mail and identity theft conspiracy to nine years in federal prison following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigation. The sentencing follows the man’s conviction for stealing U.S. Postal Service customers’ credit cards from the mail and using their personal identifying information to make unauthorized purchases with the stolen cards.
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Victoria County, Texas
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Victoria County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
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What to Expect After Applying for FEMA Assistance
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - If you live in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties and were affected by the March 31 storms and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.
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The Family that Serves: A Source of Strength from Home
News Release: With more than 260,000 employees, DHS has the third largest workforce of any federal department, behind the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. These employees chose a life of service, one that can mean long hours away from their families and homes. At DHS, we recognize that families...
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TSA tips on traveling with pets through a security checkpoint at Norfolk International Airport
Release: NORFOLK, Va. - Traveling through an airport security checkpoint with a pet can be easy when travelers know what to expect. Small pets can travel in the cabin of an aircraft with their owners after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers screen pets at the security checkpoint.
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FEMA Supports Partnership with Local Universities to Address the Island's Energy System
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -As part of the island's rebuilding efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working in partnership with a national laboratory and two local universities to support the design of resilient energy systems for Puerto Rico.
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TSA reminders for 2023 PGA Masters at Augusta National travelers
Release: AUGUSTA, Ga. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would like to remind Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) passengers to expect higher than usual passenger volumes over the coming weekend (April 7-10) as travelers return home from the 2023 PGA Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club.
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Roosevelt County, New Mexico
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
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ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Criswell Speaks at the 2023 National Hurricane Conference
News Release: WASHINGTON --- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the emergency management community on Monday at the opening of the 2023 National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 746 press releases in March
There were 746 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in March.
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Public press releases: House Committee on Homeland Security publishes 58 in March
There were 58 press releases published by the House Committee on Homeland Security in March.
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Harris Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (As Prepared)
Release: The Subcommittee will come to order.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on Feb. 21, 2023, and continuing.
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Carter Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for Army Military Construction and Family Housing (As Prepared)
Release: Good afternoon. Welcome. Today’s hearing is on the Army’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for military construction and family housing. It is a great pleasure to be here today with the Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment and Lieutenant...
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Arkansans - Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.
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Simpson Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service (As Prepared)
Release: The Committee will come to order.
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Wildfire Mitigation Protects 500 Lake County Homes
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO), located in Lake County, received a $22.2 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create defensible space and harden 500 homes over a three-year period, which will save lives and reduce the severity of property damage from wildfires.
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Diaz-Balart Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of State (As Prepared)
Release: Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here today to discuss the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of State, and thank you for your service to our country.