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News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that California survivors may receive.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky.- As Eastern Kentuckians continue to recover from last year’s disastrous flooding, more than $158 million in low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration and direct disaster assistance through FEMA have flowed into communities to help jumpstart the recovery process. Of that amount, FEMA has provided more than $101 million in direct awards to survivors.


Disaster Recovery Center in Sumter County to Close March 10

News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. -- The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center in Sumter County will close permanently March 10.


2023 Small-to-Small Business Virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event

News Release: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a Small-to-Small Business Virtual Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event (VOME) on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Meetings will occur between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. In support of...


Release: Good Morning. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education for Members Day. We are looking forward to taking testimony from Members of Congress this morning.


Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Flood Maps Become Final

News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 7, 2023, for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 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.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the Fiscal Year 2023 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and the Federal Emergency Management...


Release: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented a Florida man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Monday, March 6. The mans 9mm handgun was loaded with seven bullets including one in the chamber.


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


FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Russell’s in Prattville

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 Russell Do It Center in Prattville to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


TSA using state-of-the art identity verification technology, accepting mobile driver licenses at SLC security checkpoint

Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has deployed the next generation of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) to verify the identity of travelers.


News Release: Volunteering can be an incredible opportunity to gain new experiences, meet new people, while also working in your community to help make a positive impact, but cold weather sometimes causes us to think twice. Consider the following recommendations to get involved and help others stay safe during this winter season.


An Immense Job, a Robust Effort after Hurricane Ian

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Homes. Schools. Beaches. Fire stations. City halls. Water and sewer systems. Parks, Train stations. Marinas. Hospitals. Recreation centers. Daycare centers. Docks. Piers. Public safety buildings. Post Offices.



Notice published on March 9 by Homeland Security Department

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


Release: PHILADELPHIA - Traveling through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint with an infant, toddler or small child can go smoothly when travelers know what to expect and prepare in advance.


TSA recruiting security screening officers to work at Portland International Airport

Release: PORTLAND, Oregon - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring women and men to work at the Portland International Airport (PDX) in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.


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


News Release: FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Mientras los habitantes del este de Kentucky siguen recuperándose de las desastrosas inundaciones del año pasado, más de $159 millones en préstamos por desastres a bajo interés de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la asistencia directa por...


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm during the period of Dec. 22-27, 2022.