News from April 2023


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD, and King George County, VA on March 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


26 press releases published in March by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

There were 26 press releases published by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in March.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone on March 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Committee Passes Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Two bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments from attempting to influence U.S. policy have advanced in the Senate. The bills would close existing loopholes that foreign governments,...



TSA begins installation of computed tomography screening technology at LBB and spoke airports

Release: LUBBOCK, TX Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the installation of new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner in Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) security checkpoint and spoke airports in the operational area. The spoke system creates economies of scale that allow an airline to serve city-pairs that could otherwise not be economically served on a non-stop basis.


Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud

A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed”.


Use FEMA Money for Intended Purpose

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - FEMA reminds Mississippi residents who receive federal disaster assistance for the March tornadoes to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.


United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over One Million Rounds of Ammunition Enroute from Iran to Yemen

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced the filing of a forfeiture complaint against over one million rounds of ammunition, thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades, and thousands of pounds of propellant for rocket-propelled grenades that the U.S. Navy seized in transit from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to militant groups in Yemen.


Montgomery and Panola Counties Eligible for Disaster Assistance

News Release: PEARL, Miss.- Montgomery and Panola counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the March 24-25 storms.


Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement publishes 95 press releases in March

There were 95 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March.


TSA officers stop Tweed New Haven Airports first firearm

Release: NEW HAVEN, Conn. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Connecticut resident from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane Thursday morning at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN). This was the first firearm ever detected by TSA at HVN.


Become a federal employee with the TSA at Eppley Airfield

Release: OMAHA, NE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on Tuesday, April 4th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) and Security Support Assistant (SSA) positions at Eppley Airfield (OMA).


United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over One Million Rounds of Ammunition Enroute from Iran to Yemen

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced the filing of a forfeiture complaint against over one million rounds of ammunition, thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades, and thousands of pounds of propellant for rocket-propelled grenades that the U.S. Navy seized in transit from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to militant groups in Yemen.


Homeland Security Department discusses Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records on March 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Local Regulations; California Half Ironman Triathlon, San Diego, CA discussed on March 31 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Mississippi

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 24-25, 2023.


FEMA Urges California and Nevada Residents to Heed Flood Warnings

Residents in parts of central California and western Nevada are urged to pay attention to local officials as additional heavy rains and flooding are predicted.


Be Prepared for Future Disasters

Tornadoes may end up causing massive destruction to homes, property, and infrastructure.


FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Marvin’s in Selma

Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Marvin’s Hardware Store in Selma to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.