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Safety Zones; Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Update discussed on Jan. 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC on Jan. 23

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Obligates Over $60.2 Million for Power Grid Repairs in Six Municipalities

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligated over $60.2 million distributed among 12 subprojects for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) that include generation, transmission and distribution units in Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, San Juan and Toa Baja.


TSA breaks yet another record nationally for firearm discoveries in 2022

Release: OMAHA, Nebraska - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Nebraska detected 17 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022, with the majority of the firearms discovered at Omahas Eppley Airfield (OMA) security checkpoints. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.


There were 22 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Jan. 14, according to the Federal Register.


Coosa, Elmore and Hale Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance

News Release: ATLANTA - Coosa, Elmore and Hale counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the Jan. 12 storms and tornadoes in Alabama.


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lee County

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA and the State of Florida are opening another disaster recovery center in Lee County to assist Hurricane Ian survivors at the following location...


News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Richmond led an investigation that resulted in a 55-month prison sentence for a Houston resident found guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering offenses.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the Jan. 12 severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going door-to-door in neighborhoods impacted by the storms to help individuals apply for FEMA assistance.


News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the Jan. 12 severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going door-to-door in impacted neighborhoods to help individuals apply for FEMA assistance.


News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Less than four months after the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian, the Biden-Harris Administration has provided $5.2 billion in financial assistance, disaster loans and flood insurance for Floridians.


Release: LOS ANGELES - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at the five Los Angeles-area airports detected 142 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property at airport security checkpoints. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.


Bexar County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final

News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on July 19, 2023, for portions of the cities of China Grove, Elmendorf, San Antonio and St. Hedwig; and unincorporated areas of Bexar County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.


TSA breaks yet another record nationally and in Washington for firearm discoveries in 2022

Release: SEATTLE - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Washington detected 164 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022, with the majority of the firearms discovered at Seattle-Tacoma International Airports (SEA) security checkpoints. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.


Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting Remarks as Delivered

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered remarks at the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting.


ICYMI: Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting Remarks as Delivered

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered remarks at the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting.


News Release: DETROIT, MI - In his first two years as Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) led landmark bipartisan efforts to help ensure the federal government is better prepared to protect and serve communities in Michigan and across the country.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to California by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for emergency work undertaken as a result of severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, beginning on Dec. 27, 2022 and continuing.


The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page proposed rule on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.