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

Bastrop County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final

News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on May 9, 2023, for Bastrop 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.

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Florida

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Tropical Storm Nicole, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing.

TSA honors veterans on Veterans Day

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosted a ceremony today to recognize veterans within the TSA workforce ahead of the Veterans Day federal holiday on Nov. 11.

Foreign fugitive wanted in Mexico for brutal 2015 murder removed by ICE ERO Houston

News Release: HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston Field Office removed an unlawfully present foreign fugitive Wednesday who is wanted in his home country of Mexico for allegedly murdering his fiancée in 2015.

Eastern Kentucky Floods: Federal Assistance Continues to Flow to Survivors

News Release: FRANKFORT Ky, -- Since the end of the FEMA application period on Oct. 28, the agency has approved more than $3 million to survivors of Eastern Kentucky flooding. This is in addition to the $82.1 million already approved prior to the application deadline. FEMA is still here and help is still available.

Statement from CISA Director Easterly on the Security of the 2022 Elections

News Release: WASHINGTON - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly issued the following statement today on the security and the resilience of the 2022 elections...

What did Homeland Security Department publish on Nov. 9?

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

Disaster Recovery Centers to Close Temporarily for Severe Weather

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather.

Nine Disaster Recovery Centers to Permanently Close

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The temporary Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Camuy, Canóvanas, Cidra, Isabela, Lajas, Maricao, Patillas, Toa Alta and Villalba will be closing permanently.

Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA on Nov. 8

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

Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Columbia River, Richland, WA discussed on Nov. 8 by Homeland Security Department

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

TSA boosts recruitment incentive to attract applicants for security screening positions at Denver International Airport

Release: DENVER - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Denver International Airport (DEN). There are currently full- and part-time positions available and the starting salary is $24.23 per hour.

Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Over $2 Billion in Federal Support for Floridians to Jumpstart Their Recoveries from Hurricane Ian

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris Administration announced today it has delivered over $2 billion for Hurricane Ian recovery in Florida in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments. FEMA has provided $710 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided $631 million in disaster loans and the National Flood Insurance Program has paid $351 million in claims.

TSA to host hiring event for Des Moines International Airport

Release: DES MOINES The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wedneday, Nov. 16 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

ICE removes foreign fugitive wanted for drug trafficking charges

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Salt Lake City Field Office removed a Mexican citizen wanted by law enforcement authorities in his home country on charges related to drug trafficking.

More Than Three Months Later, Recovery Continues in Eastern Kentucky