News from March 2023
Raimondo: Tariffs are 'denying Russia an important market for its aluminum'
By Commerce Newswire Report | Mar 2, 2023
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said President Joe Biden imposed higher tariffs on imports of Russian aluminum one year after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection for the State, Local, Tribal and Private Sector (SLTPS) Clearance Program discussed on March 13 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Marvin’s in Selma
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- 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.
FEMA Awards Over $1.5 Million to City of Boston for COVID-19 School Cleaning
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the City of Boston for the cost of overtime to clean and disinfect public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Day Left for Jan. 12 Alabama Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Alabama homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property due to the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have one day left to apply for federal assistance.
FEMA Urges California and Nevada Residents to Heed Flood Warnings
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- 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.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; South Fork Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0517, Offshore Rhode Island, Atlantic Ocean; Corrections on March 15
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Dallas County to Close March 16
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The two FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Centers in Dallas County will close permanently March 16.
And the Rest is History
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: The title of this blog comes directly from this week’s Tech Speak, a mini episode of our Technologically Speaking podcast. While I’ll give you a brief highlight here of what’s in store in the episode, I hope you won’t just take it from me when I say that our guests are some of the finest public servants that S&T has to offer. Listening to them directly will give you a glimpse into the character (and characters) that drives what we do and who we do it for.
Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed". The text instructed the survivor to visit a link and provide personal information for FEMA to verify. This is a scam. Scam attempts can be made over the phone, ...
Ten Key Facts to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - Federal assistance can be an important recovery resource for Alabamians with uninsured or underinsured property damage from the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding during the period of Dec. 22-25, 2022.
Christian County Receives Nearly $1.2 Million in Federal Funding to Repair and Strengthen Electric Grid
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky.- FEMA has approved nearly $1.2 million in total funding to reimburse the Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (PRECC) for repairs to its power distribution system. This damage was due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred Dec. 10-11, 2021.
Homeland Security Department publishes notice on March 13
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published an eight page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Six Tips for A Flood Smart Spring
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - With an above normal spring flood risk across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, waiting until the weather warms to prepare may end up costing you thousands of dollars in expensive repairs.
Homeland Security Department discusses Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status on March 13
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Special Local Regulations; Seventh Coast Guard District, Blessing of the Fleet-St. Augustine discussed on March 13 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Tax Time Savings Tips
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: For many people, making ends meet throughout the year is tough, and saving regularly may seem unrealistic. In 2019, around 72% of Americans received a refund on their taxes. This extra jolt of cash can be a perfect opportunity to start-or increase-your emergency savings funds.
Be Prepared for Future Disasters
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Tornadoes may end up causing massive destruction to homes, property, and infrastructure. Typically, tornadoes cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including residential dwellings and particularly manufactured homes.
Update to Electrical Engineering Regulations discussed on March 16 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a six page rule on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.