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Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, Federal Support Continues
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
With the application period ending today, the Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will close permanently at 5 p.m. today, May 25, 2023.
Today, May 25, is the Last Day to Apply
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
or survivors of the March tornadoes, today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola or Sharkey counties with uninsured or underinsured storm-related losses may be eligible. The deadline is 11:59 p.m., Central Time, today.
FEMA and other Federal Agencies Continue to Support Typhoon Mawar Response
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
FEMA, federal partners and territorial officials are working to determine any additional resources needed to respond to the impacts of Typhoon Mawar as it moves past Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
TSA prepared for summer travel season at Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for summer travel in and out of Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports.
TSA officers prevent Virginia man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Dumfries, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Saturday, May 27. The 9mm gun was loaded with 15 bullets.
TSA officers prevent man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Reagan National Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
A Florida man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport yesterday (May 29) when they detected a handgun in the man’s carry-on bag. The .380 caliber gun was loaded with six bullets.
TSA urges passengers to arrive early, pack smart as high travel volumes expected after Indy 500
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Indianapolis 500 is only days away, and the influx of visitors will result in an exceptionally busy Monday at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) security checkpoints. To expedite the screening process, passengers are encouraged to arrive two hours before their departure time and keep prohibited items, including firearms, out of their carry-on bags.
Become a federal employee with the TSA at Orlando International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on June 2-3, 2023 to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Orlando International Airport (MCO.)
Local man caught with loaded gun by TSA at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
A Pittsburgh, Pa., man was prevented from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday, Thursday, May 25, when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected his handgun in the man’s carry-on bag. The 9mm gun was loaded with 17 bullets.
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel volume from Albany International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Albany International Airport and airports nationwide.
TSA at Atlantic City International Airport installs two new technologies that enhance checkpoint screening capabilities
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new technologies that enhance screening capabilities of travelers and their belongings at the Atlantic City International Airport security checkpoint. New credential authentication technology (CAT) units and four computed tomography scanners are now in use at the airport’s checkpoint.
TSA seeing high passenger volumes at Boston Logan International Airport and expects a busy summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is preparing for a busy summer. On the busiest days at BOS, TSA officers have been screening around 67,400 people a day. On April 14, 2023, TSA officers screened more than 71,500 people. TSA anticipates seeing 70k plus passengers at times throughout the summer at BOS, so passengers should be prepared for large crowds during peak travel times.
TSA recognizes officer from Boise Airport for rescues on Boise River
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recognized a local TSA officer who works at Boise Airport (BOI) for his heroic actions last summer when he helped rescue three people in distress who were floating the Boise River.
TSA officers prevent man from bringing a gun onto flight at Westchester County Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented a Hamilton County, N.Y., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday, May 30. The man’s .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets. Local police also found the man, a resident of Long Lake, N.Y., to be in possession of multiple credit cards, each with a different name on them when they arrested him on weapons charges.
TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Boise Airport for Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Boise Airport (BOI) and at airports nationwide during Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With high passenger volumes, officials with TSA and BOI are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for the air travel experience.
Four Migrants to be Prosecuted for Resisting Federal Officers in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presented a criminal complaint today against four migrants, three from the Dominican Republic and one from Haiti, for conduct before U.S. Coast Guard personnel after intercepting a vessel approximately 17 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Arrest Homicide Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide out of Dallas County.
CBP officers seize $38 million worth of methamphetamine at Otay Mesa Cargo Facility
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized $38 million worth of methamphetamine within a shipment of kale.
CBP officers seize $1.7 million in cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Hidalgo International Bridge seized a significant amount of cocaine aboard a commercial bus in a single enforcement action over the weekend.
CBP, IBWC set to temporarily close the Amistad Dam Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Laredo Field Office will temporarily close the Amistad Dam International Bridge.