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Release: RICHMOND, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Richmond resident from bringing her loaded handgun onto her flight yesterday (Feb. 23). The.38 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.


Building Stronger is Worth the Effort

News Release: Adjuntas, Puerto Rico - Domingo Reyes Piazza is an example of someone who learned from experience the benefits of building back resilient. After Hurricane Maria damaged his sheet metal rooftop, he decided to make a few improvements. Years later, when Hurricane Fiona battered parts of Puerto Rico’s south and central mountain region, his repairs stood up to the test.


News Release: CHICAGO - There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Clay County, Illinois, on March 8, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:30 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).


News Release: Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of long-term disability for adults. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, serious health impairments, or even death. While age, race and genetics factor into your risk, you can follow these healthy lifestyle tips to lower your chance of having a stroke.



FEMA Seeks Leaders in U.S. Virgin Islands for Youth Preparedness Council

News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - FEMA is looking for students in grades 8 to 11 in the U.S. Virgin Islands who are passionate about disaster preparedness and making a positive impact for their community’s resilience to join the Youth Preparedness Council.



The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CHICAGO - There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Effingham County, Illinois, on March 9, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:30 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).


News Release: There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Baraga County, Michigan, on March 9, 2023, from 6 - 8 p.m. ET. 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).


Menominee County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House

News Release: CHICAGO - There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Menominee County, Michigan, on March 8, 2023, from 6 - 8 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).


News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Marvin’s hardware store in Selma to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.



The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council on Feb. 21

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Feb. 22

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; FEMA Mitigation Grant Programs on Feb. 22

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Local Regulation; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN discussed on Feb. 21 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.