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Chippewa County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Chippewa County, Minnesota, on April 5, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. CT. The open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
Long-Term Recovery Groups Help Communities Affected by Disaster
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Frankfort, Ky -- In July 2022, Kentucky faced destructive straight-line winds, flooding and mudslides that impacted communities in Eastern Kentucky. Now, seven months later, survivors are working toward recovery. But what if a survivor still has disaster-related unmet needs? To help address those needs...
Granger on Spending: "Something Needs to Change"
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) released the following statement in response to the Democrats' assumptions and speculations on spending cuts.
Notice published by Homeland Security Department on March 22
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: DHS Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination, 1610-0001 on March 21
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation: Housatonic River, Stratford, CT on March 21
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bangor TSA officers intercept loaded firearm during security screening
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: BANGOR, Maine Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a 57-year-old passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Monday at Bangor International Airport (BGR).
FEMA Region 3: Act Now to Prevent Problems from Spring Flooding
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA- While Spring brings the promise of warmer weather and longer days, it also brings the threat of spring flooding. That is why the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 3 is urging residents to take a moment and look at whether they’re prepared should parts of the region experience spring flooding.
Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes Over 1,300 DHS Employees with Annual Secretary’s Awards
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the 1,341 winners of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary’s Awards, which honor employees from 43 different states, countries, territories, and districts. These individuals, the largest number ever recognized, ...
Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes Over 1,300 DHS Employees with Annual Secretary’s Awards
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the 1,341 winners of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary’s Awards, which honor employees from 43 different states, countries, territories, and districts. These individuals, the largest number ever recognized...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Dec. 22-24, 2022.
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.
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...
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 ...
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.