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Butts County Disaster Recovery Center to Open

News Release: ATLANTA - A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Friday, Jan.27 in Butts County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes.


Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee Duluth Vacancies discussed on Jan. 26 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today posted a Federal Register notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The notice provides information about how to register or re-register for TPS under Haiti’s extension and redesignation for an additional 18 months, from February 4, 2023, through Aug. 3, 2024. Last month, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the 18-month extension and redesignation of Haiti for TPS.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Encounters of Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan non-citizens attempting to cross the southwest border unlawfully has decreased drastically since President Biden announced an expanded parole program for these individuals, putting the month of January on track to see the lowest levels of monthly border encounters since February 2021.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Jan. 25 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Steps to a Healthier You. The start of a new year is a great time to set intentions to get healthier- both mentally and physically - for a longer, happier life. Here are some steps you can take to assist you with building and maintaining healthy habits throughout the year: * Move your body Adults need...


News Release: International Air Carriers Servicing the U.S. Invited to Join the Blue Lightning Initiative


Calaveras County Added to Major Disaster Declaration

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Calaveras County has been added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding, meaning residents who had damage or losses from the storms that began Dec. 27, 2022, may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on Jan. 25

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Unlawful Southwest Border Crossings Plummet Under New Border Enforcement Measures

News Release: WASHINGTON - Encounters of Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan non-citizens attempting to cross the southwest border unlawfully has decreased drastically since President Biden announced an expanded parole program for these individuals, putting the month of January on track to see the lowest levels of monthly border encounters since February 2021.


News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Colusa County and the cities of Colusa and Williams. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Sacramento River, Stone Corral Creek near Maxwell, Salt Creek at Williams, and...


News Release: SANTA FE, NM - More than 300 comments about the interim rule were submitted online and at six public meetings during the 60-day public comment period which closed on Jan. 13. Your input is being used to shape the final regulations, but many activities remain underway to keep the claims process moving, and keep you informed along the way.


News Release: CLANTON, Ala. - FEMA and the state of Alabama are opening disaster recovery centers in Autauga, Dallas and Elmore counties to assist tornado survivors. The centers open at 1 p.m. Central Time, Jan. 26 and will provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan.12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.


TSA recruiting officers to work at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire men and women to work at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.


FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Maricopa County and Buckeye, Gila Bend and Goodyear

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Maricopa County and the cities of Buckeye and Goodyear and the town of Gila Bend. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Lower Gila River, Agua Fria River, Centennial Wash...


DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today posted a Federal Register notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The notice provides information about how to register or re-register for TPS under Haiti’s extension and redesignation for an additional 18 months, from February 4, 2023, through Aug. 3, 2024. Last month, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the 18-month extension and redesignation of Haiti for TPS.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: WILMINGTON, N.C. ARaleighman, Adonis Fabian Zorrilla, was sentenced today to 37 months in prison, 3 years supervised release, and $4,103.35 in restitution for assaulting a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) Airport.