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The US Homeland Security Department published a five page rule on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Collin County, Texas, Ready for Public View

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Carrollton, Dallas, Plano and Richardson in Collin County, Texas.


News Release: Today, President Biden signed National Security Memorandum-15 (NSM-15), Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness, and Achieving Global Health Security, launching the new National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan.


Release: MILWAUKEE Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) this week by recognizing members of the workforce who have been with TSA for 20 years and looking back at the earliest days of TSA and two decades of evolution.


CISA to Host Inaugural National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security in November

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced today it will host an inaugural National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security on November 1-3, 2022. The virtual event, which will kick off CISA’s Infrastructure Security Month efforts, will bring together school...


Homeland Security Department discusses Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Fee on Oct. 18

The US Homeland Security Department published a six page rule on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that their bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act to help bolster the federal workforce’s...


FEMA Administrator Emphasizes Adaptability and Partnership During National Emergency Management Association Annual Forum Keynote

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the 2022 National Emergency Management Association Annual Forum in Stowe, Vermont, and stressed the importance of strong partnerships with fellow emergency managers nationwide. She also acknowledged both new challenges and ongoing successes across the nation and urged the need for an adaptative emergency management posture as disaster frequency increases.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is providing rental assistance, hotel stays, repair assistance, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support to Hurricane Ian survivors to help jumpstart their recoveries.



News Release: FEMA is providing free information about how to make your home stronger and safer - whether it was damaged by this summer’s flooding or not.


News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in St. Johns County.


News Release: Were you a renter in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County or St. Charles County and displaced after the July 25-28 flooding? If your apartment complex was damaged and you had to move out, you may be eligible for federal assistance.


Safety Zone; Potomac River, Washington, DC discussed on Oct. 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. A Fayette County, W.Va., man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Yeager Airport caught a loaded handgun in the mans carry-on bag on Monday, October 17. The.380 caliber handgun was loaded with eight bullets including one in the chamber. An additional gun magazine loaded with eight more bullets was also packed with the gun.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; NAS Jax Air Show, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL on Oct. 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: TALLAHASSEE - First responders and educators - police officers, firemen, medical personnel, teachers and others supporting response to Hurricane Ian - will be given priority service at several Disaster Recovery Centers Oct. 15 and 16.


TSA issues new cybersecurity requirements for passenger and freight railroad carriers

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a new cybersecurity security directive regulating designated passenger and freight railroad carriers. Todays announcement demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administrations commitment to strengthen the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure.


FEMA Expands Individual Assistance to Additional Florida Counties; 26 Now Eligible

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Glades and Pasco counties are now eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance after Hurricane Ian, bringing to 26 the number of counties eligible. As of Oct. 15, more than $387.4 million in assistance has been approved for Florida.


Homeland Security Department discusses Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC. HULL NO. 038, O.N. 1321554 on Oct. 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.