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Latest firearm detection at Boston Logan International Airport breaks record

Release: BOSTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a male passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Monday at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “NEW PUBLIC LAWS” on Jan. 3, 2018.


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


Release: NEWARK, N.J.Its all about strong partnerships that collaborate and team-up to enhance overall security that pay big dividends, says Thomas Carter, the Transportation Security Administrations Federal Security Director for New Jersey.


TSA Officers Discovered Four Guns in Twelve Days at El Paso International Airport

Release: EL PASO, TX - Passengers at El Paso International Airport (ELP) continue to bring a record number of guns to the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security checkpoints. As of September 27th of this year, TSA officers at ELP have prevented 27 guns from making it onboard airplanes surpassing the 2021 total of 25 guns found in travelers carry-on luggage.


Notice published by Homeland Security Department on Sept. 26

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


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - On Sept. 24 at the request of Governor Pedro Pierluisi, four additional municipalities were approved in a new amendment to the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Fiona and San Germán was added on Sept. 25.


New Funding Opportunities Aim to Strengthen Cyber Infrastructure

News Release: Guest post from Melissa Oh, Managing Director of S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) in the Office of Industry Partnerships.


“REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1370, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF ” was published on page H10348 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 21, 2017.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - At the request of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the July floods have another month to apply for federal disaster assistance.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and the National Hurricane Center's Acting Director Jamie Rhome will conduct a press briefing at the center in Miami to discuss the latest forecast and expected impacts for Hurricane Ian and FEMA's response activities already underway.


News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $3 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse Keene State College for the cost of providing testing for students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.



FEMA Urges Preparedness Now for Tropical Storm Ian

News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's request for an emergency declaration on Sept. 24, ahead of Tropical Storm Ian. The declaration authorizes FEMA to provide support for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance under the public assistance program.



TSA participating in job fair for openings at Pittsburgh International Airport

Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport and is participating in an upcoming career fair at the University of Pittsburgh, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 30, on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in the William Pitt Union building.


FEMA Helps Jumpstart Survivor Recovery in Puerto Rico One Week After Fiona

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - One week since the effects of Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico, FEMA and other federal partners continue to support the Government of Puerto Rico and respond to immediate survivor needs while jumpstarting the longer-term recovery effort.



There were 16 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Sept. 24, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Fiona disaster survivors in Puerto Rico are encouraged to register for federal disaster assistance with FEMA. Survivors may register for assistance even if they applied for assistance for Hurricane María, the earthquakes and any other presidentially declared disaster in Puerto Rico.