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TSA prevents Virginia man from carrying his gun onto a flight at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport

Release: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) prevented a Waynesboro, Va., man from carrying his handgun onto a flight on Tuesday, Aug. 16. It was the first gun detected by TSA officers at the airport so far this year.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- As the nation approaches peak hurricane season, FEMA held a briefing yesterday focused on community and faith-based leaders in support of the agency’s summer and fall disaster season outreach. The virtual event included a cross section of neighborhood and national organizations, bringing together leaders who convene networks to build and strengthen underserved communities.


TSA officer at Harrisburg International Airport stops Berks County man with gun at checkpoint

Release: HARRISBURG, Pa. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport stopped a Berks County man with a loaded gun at the airport security checkpoint on Sunday, Aug. 15. The man, a resident of Reading, Pa., was found with a 9mm caliber handgun loaded with nine bullets.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has opened a survivor assistance center in Perry County for survivors who experienced loss due to the Eastern Kentucky flooding. This location can provide survivors with registration assistance, review of cases, and updating of applications.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - If you receive a letter from FEMA and don’t know what steps to take next we’re here to help. Over the phone, in person and online. If you were turned down for federal help we encourage you to ask “why?"


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA on Aug. 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Okmulgee County Disaster Recovery Center to Close Aug. 17

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - The final day for Oklahoma residents to visit the joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Okmulgee County is Wednesday, Aug. 17. The DRC was opened to help survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Awards Almost $8.2 Million To Connecticut For COVID Sheltering Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $8.2 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse the state for the costs of sheltering homeless populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Little Egg Harbor, Beach Haven, NJ on Aug. 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Washington; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on Aug. 16 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Washington; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Don't Forget This Important Back-to-School Step

News Release: CHICAGO - As kids start returning to school, preparing for emergencies should be a part of that process. FEMA Region 5 encourages all families to take the time now to talk about potential disaster risks and steps to stay safe if the unexpected occurs.


FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Joy Lake Fire

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Nevada in combatting the Joy Lake Fire burning in Washoe County.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Minnesota; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 16 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Experts Here to Help Kentuckians Restore Family Treasures

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Survivors of the Eastern Kentucky flooding can learn how to save household treasures damaged by the flooding from the Heritage Emergency National Task Force experts visiting Disaster Recovery Centers and Mobile Registration Intake Centers.



The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.