News from 2023
TSA recruiting officers to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: ROANOKE, Va. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire women and men to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons and is participating in two upcoming hiring events.
TSA officers prevent two individuals from carrying guns through checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) prevented two Pennsylvania residents from bringing their handguns through the security checkpoint on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18.
Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Cape Canaveral Offshore Launch Area, FL discussed on March 20 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
“Budget (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 15
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
“Budget (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S782-S783 on March 15
Homeland Security Department discusses Regulated Navigation Area; Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL on March 20
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA highlights INDs gold-standard security model with two-week training for international delegation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: INDIANAPOLIS Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are hosting high-level aviation officials from the Philippines for two weeks of training in Indianapolis, part of an international partnership aimed at improving security at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
DHS and Republic of Korea Sign Agreement for Homeland Security Research and Development
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: SEOUL, South Korea - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of National Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on enhancing domestic security capabilities through the exchange of information and applications of emerging technologies.
Private Nonprofits, including Houses of Worship, Eligible for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations, may be eligible to apply for federal assistance to help recover from damage in the California counties affected by the severe January winter storms and flooding.
Somervell County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 21, 2023, for Somervell County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
DHS And Republic of Korea Sign Joint Statement to Advance Mutual Digitalization Goals
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: SEOUL, South Korea - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communication...
DHS’s new Operation Blue Lotus has already stopped more than 900 pounds of fentanyl from entering the United States
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, DHS announced that Operation Blue Lotus, a new coordinated and surge operation targeting the smuggling of fentanyl, stopped more than 900 pounds of fentanyl from coming into the United States in its first week. Led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and...
Johnson County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 21, 2023, for Johnson County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
It’s Time to Talk about Food and Agriculture Security
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Guest post by Dr. Krista Versteeg, Senior Scientific Advisor and Biosurety Manager in the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Office of National Laboratories (ONL).
TSA participating in hiring fairs for officers at Albany International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: ALBANY, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to work at Albany International Airport and the agency is participating in three upcoming career job fairs in the region.
Six Months and $864.7 Million Later into Hurricane Fiona Recovery
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - In the six months since the Sept. 21 disaster declaration for Hurricane Fiona, more than $864.7 million in federal funds have been distributed to support the recovery of survivors and infrastructure on the island. The collaboration between FEMA, the Government of Puerto Rico, the municipalities, and local and federal partners remains strong which has been key to identifying and fulfilling disaster related needs.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display; James River, Newport News, VA discussed on March 21 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Become a federal employee with the TSA at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: PHOENIX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on Wednesday, March 22nd to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX.)
DHS’s new Operation Blue Lotus has already stopped more than 900 pounds of fentanyl from entering the United States
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, DHS announced that Operation Blue Lotus, a new coordinated and surge operation targeting the smuggling of fentanyl, stopped more than 900 pounds of fentanyl from coming into the United States in its first week. Led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and ...
Improve Sleep for Shift Workers
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Getting enough quality sleep is the most serious challenge shift workers face. Shift workers often work non-traditional work patterns, which can result in irregular sleep schedules, making it difficult to fall and stay asleep. Shift work can impact many areas of a person’s physical and mental health, including...
Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX discussed on March 21 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.