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Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 17 at Richmond Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: RICHMOND, Va. Residents in the Virginia state capital and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at Richmond International Airport from July 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in the terminal.
FEMA Seeking Local Hires to Help Guam Recover
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: As Guam continues recovering from Typhoon Mawar, FEMA is looking for local hires in Guam with experience in several areas including civil rights, environmental historic preservation, external affairs, human resources, interagency recovery coordination, logistics, operations, planning and public assistance.
Murray County, Oklahoma, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 11, 2024, for Murray County, Oklahoma. 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.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Vermont
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by flooding beginning on July 9, and continuing.
TSA detected 49 firearms at Chicago airports in first six months of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: CHICAGO Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 49 handguns at Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) security checkpoints from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023. In the same period in 2022, 60 firearms were stopped.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Nomination of Jeff Rezmovic to serve as the CFO of DHS
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the nomination from President Joseph R. Biden of Jeff Rezmovic to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Homeland Security.
Nebraska man convicted for possession of firearms following HSI, law enforcement partner investigation
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: OMAHA, Neb. - Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Kansas City Taekuk Cho and Acting United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Senior United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard has sentenced Donald Greuter, Jr., 57, of Upland, Nebraska on June 29 to...
Homeland Security Department discusses Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Guatemalans on July 10
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Colombians discussed on July 10 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
The Family That Serves: A Way of Life
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: Steven Quattrocchi, a criminal investigator in the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), shares his perspective on the support of his family over his 22-year career.
FEMA Seeking Local Hires to Help Guam Recover
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: As Guam continues recovering from Typhoon Mawar, FEMA is looking for local hires in Guam with experience in several areas including civil rights, environmental historic preservation, external affairs, human resources, interagency recovery coordination, logistics, operations, planning and public assistance.
TSA prevents Washington County man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. A Washington County, Pa., man was prevented from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight this morning (July 10), when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected a loaded handgun in the mans carry-on bag. The 9 mm handgun was loaded with 11 bullets, including one in the chamber.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 24 in Bucks County, Pa.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: WARMINSTER, Pa. Residents in the Bucks County, Pa., area and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the at the AAA office in Warminster, Pa., from July 14 to 28, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in the AA office parking lot in a specially marked mobile truck.
TSA stopped 3,251 firearms at airport checkpoints nationwide during the first half of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 3,251 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first half of 2023, which ended June 30. The total represents an average 18 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints of which more than 92% were loaded. This is an increase from the first half of 2022 when Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) stopped 3,053 firearms at security checkpoints of which more than 86% were loaded.
Homeland Security Department discusses Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Hondurans on July 10
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Salvadorans discussed on July 10 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
Additional Help Available to Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management (DCM). This FEMA-funded program, managed by Volunteer Florida, provides case managers that work directly with disaster survivors to identify their recovery unmet needs, develop a goal-oriented recovery plan, and match them with resources to help them achieve their long-term recovery.
Public Squares Have FEMA Funds for Repairs
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 10, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - With its theatrical performances and music events for residents and visitors, Los Fundadores Public Square in the Municipality of Santa Isabel represents one of the most important meeting places of the town. This is one of several plazas to which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted funds to boost the economic and social development of the area.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 10, 2023
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05