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Ten Key Facts to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
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 Report | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Mitigation Measures after Historic Flooding in West Virginia Prove Effective in Recent Storms
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Officials in Lincoln County, W.Va., say mitigation projects in this community prevented further damage this past February when the area experienced heavy rains.
Six Tips for A Flood Smart Spring
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
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.
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Marvin’s in Selma
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Be Prepared for Future Disasters
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Tornadoes may end up causing massive destruction to homes, property, and infrastructure.
FEMA Urges California and Nevada Residents to Heed Flood Warnings
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
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.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Mississippi
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Special Local Regulations; California Half Ironman Triathlon, San Diego, CA discussed on March 31 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records on March 31
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over One Million Rounds of Ammunition Enroute from Iran to Yemen
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Become a federal employee with the TSA at Eppley Airfield
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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).
TSA officers stop Tweed New Haven Airports first firearm
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement publishes 95 press releases in March
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
There were 95 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March.
Montgomery and Panola Counties Eligible for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss.- Montgomery and Panola counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the March 24-25 storms.
United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over One Million Rounds of Ammunition Enroute from Iran to Yemen
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Use FEMA Money for Intended Purpose
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed”.
TSA begins installation of computed tomography screening technology at LBB and spoke airports
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Preparedness Activity Registration and Feedback discussed on March 31 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.