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Release: PHOENIX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is hosting some special guests this week who are helping to keep the public safe and secure leading up to and in the days after Super Bowl LVII.


News Release: S&T is piloting smoke detection sensors ahead of the 2023 wildfire season


News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - FEMA and the State of Alabama are opening a disaster recovery center Feb. 10 in Tallapoosa County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Alameda and San Mateo Counties

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Disaster Recovery Centers will open this week in Alameda and San Mateo counties, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.


Following Unprecedented Response to Pandemic, FEMA Announces the Agency Will Close All COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Incident Periods on May 11

News Release: WASHINGTON -- In recognition of FEMA’s unprecedented response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the Biden-Harris Administration’s determination regarding the end of the Public Health Emergency and National Emergency declarations, the agency announced today that all COVID-19 incident periods will close on May 11.


News Release: CHICAGO - FEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) announced today that $48,004,943 in federal funding has been made available to Aurora Health Care, Inc. for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of April 4, 2020.


TSA officers prevent man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Richmond International Airport

Release: RICHMOND, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Chester, Va., resident from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 9). The.22 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.


News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - As FEMA continues to help survivors recover from Hurricane Ian, families are moving into travel trailers and manufactured housing units in six counties. Currently 225 families have received keys to their temporary homes and 105 will soon move into FEMA travel trailers in a commercial park in Lee County.


Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA on Feb. 9

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Feb. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Equity + CX = Burden Reduction

News Release: DHS interacts with over one billlion people every year, from travelers passing through our air, land, and sea ports of entry, to businesses importing goods into the country, to noncitizens applying for benefits. Right now, DHS customers experience services that are a mish-mash of digital and paper-based...


News Release: February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? About 697,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year - that’s one in every five deaths. Furthermore, every year, about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


More than $5.4 Million in Federal Funding Approved for Kentucky Emergency Management

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $5.4 million in federal funding to reimburse the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) for emergency protective measures, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.


Security Zone; Atlantic Ocean; Surfside Beach, South Carolina discussed on Feb. 8 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


IPR Center, NFL partner to prevent fake sports-related merchandise from reaching fans ahead of Super Bowl LVII

News Release: PHOENIX - The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) announced the seizure of approximately 180,000 counterfeit sports-related items, worth an estimated $22.7 million during a joint press conference with the National Football League (NFL).


Granger Gavels First Meeting of 118th Congress

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) gaveled the first committee meeting of the 118th Congress. During the meeting, the and were adopted by voice vote.


More than $5 Million in Federal Funding Approved for Hopkins County

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $5 million in federal funding to reimburse Hopkins County for debris removal, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.


Granger Remarks at 118th Organizational Meeting (As Prepared)

Release: Good morning and welcome to the first meeting of the Committee on Appropriations for the 118th congress.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mangkhut from Sept. 10-11, 2018.