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FEMA Addresses Flood Risks in 25 Municipalities
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: This will benefit over 1.4 million residents across the island
British Nationals Sentenced for Interference with Flight Crew, Assault during Flight Diverted to BIA
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Release: BANGOR, Maine - Two men from Manchester, England were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor today for interference with a flight crew and assault. The charges stem from an incident on a Jan. 2, 2023 TUI Airways flight that diverted to Bangor International Airport (BIA).
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm Dec. 23-28, 2022.
Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine Cybersecurity Risks to the Healthcare Sector
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine cybersecurity threats facing the healthcare sector and how the federal government and health care providers are working to prevent breaches. Peters and...
TSA to begin installation of computed tomography screening technology at JQF
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Release: CONCORD, N.C. Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the installation of two new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners is on track to begin Monday at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (JQF) security checkpoint.
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Severe Weather in California and Nevada
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas that may be impacted by the significant atmospheric river events in California and Nevada.
TSA offers tips for traveling with small pets through the security checkpoint at PDX during spring break and year round
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Release: PORTLAND, Oregon - With the spring break travel period upon us, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting to see a marked increase in the number of pets brought to the security checkpoint at Portland International Airport (PDX). Traveling through the security checkpoint with your pet can be easy when you know what to expect.
DHS and DOJ Announce Historic Guatemalan Human Smuggling Extraditions at Joint Task Force Alpha Summit
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security joined the U.S. Department of Justice yesterday to announce the first ever extraditions from Guatemala to the United States on charges of human smuggling resulting in death, and the first Guatemalan human smuggling extraditions to the United States of any kind in nearly five years.
Peters, Collins, Carper & Murkowski Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Federal Support to Fire Departments Advances in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments across the country has advanced in the Senate. The bill would reauthorize the Federal...
TSA recruiting Federal Air Marshals in Boston area
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Release: BOSTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals. Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.