News from April 2023


TSA officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport discover two loaded firearms and a BB gun within 90 minutes Thursday morning

Release: SEATTLE - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) found two loaded firearms and a BB gun in travelers carry-on luggage Thursday morning. All of the discoveries occurred in less than 90 minutes during routine screening at the airports security checkpoints.


Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of April 10 in Dover

Release: DOVER, Del. Residents in the Delaware state capital region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the AAA office in Dover from April 10 to 13, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in a specially marked truck in the AAA parking lot at 124 Greentree Drive, Dover, Del.


Submitting an SBA Loan Application Could Bring More FEMA Grant Assistance

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application holds many benefits for Arkansans who apply for federal assistance due to the recent severe storms and tornadoes. An applicant who is referred to the SBA, during the initial FEMA application process, is expected to complete an SBA loan application. Submitting a loan application keeps the full range of disaster assistance available as an option.


Homeland Security Department discusses Port Access Route Study: Approaches to the Ports of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands on April 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Ray County jail fugitive finds himself back behind bars, following exhaustive joint HSI Kansas City, law enforcement partner manhunt

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fugitive Justin Robinson, who escaped from the Ray County Jail on the evening of March 27, is back in custody, April 7, due to the unified effort of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City, the Ray County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and a variety of concerned citizens.


Safety Zone; Port Los Angeles and Long Beach, San Pedro Bay, CA discussed on April 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


HSI Baltimore investigation lands Texas resident in prison for conspiring to rob ATMs

News Release: BALTIMORE - An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore and the Baltimore County Police Department has landed a Texas resident in federal prison for two years, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen...


Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone on April 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Safety Zone; Back River, Hampton, VA; Air Show discussed on April 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Safety Zone: Tall Ships America; Galveston, TX discussed on April 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX on April 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31 to April 1, 2023.


Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, Alameda, CA on April 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Lifejacket Approval Harmonization on April 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page proposed rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Guadalupe County, Texas, Ready for Public View

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the City of New Braunfels and unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County, Texas.


Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Cocoa Beach, FL discussed on April 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Week ending March 25: 7 notices published by Homeland Security Department

There were seven notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending March 25, according to the Federal Register.


TSA Honors Jacksonville Transit Authority with Gold Standard Award For Transit Security and Emergency Preparedness Program

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award on March 30th at the agency’s board meeting. JTA CEO Nathaniel Ford, Sr. received the award on behalf of the dedicated team across his agency.


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

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.


Become a federal employee with the TSA at Eppley Airfield

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).