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It’s Important to Return SBA Loan Application

After you apply for disaster assistance from FEMA, you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If you receive an email from the SBA with a disaster loan application link, you should click the link, fill out the application, and return it.


Update Contact Information to Keep in Touch with FEMA

Applicants for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole should ensure that FEMA has their current contact information. FEMA may need to contact applicants for more information or to arrange a home inspection to verify damage


Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Releases Strategy to Meet Aerial Firefighting Equipment Needs

The Biden-Harris administration’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission released a report yesterday, outlining a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030


Pike County Added to Major Disaster Declaration, Can Now Request FEMA Assistance

Pike County has been added to the major disaster declaration for Georgia’s severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes of Jan. 12, meaning residents who sustained damage or losses from the storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


Houses of Worship on the Island to be Repaired with Nearly $498 Million from FEMA

After the impact of Hurricane Maria, hundreds of churches and houses of worship opened their doors to lend a hand in their communities. People came to these places of worship for food, basic supplies, and even assistance in picking up debris and replacing tin roofs that did not withstand the wind.


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Morgan County

FEMA and the State of Alabama are opening a disaster recovery center Feb. 13 in Morgan County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.


FEMA Application Deadline for Hurricane Nicole Days Away

Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Putnam, St. Johns or Volusia counties who have loss or property damage caused by Hurricane Nicole have until 11:59 p.m. ET Feb. 13, 2023, to submit an application for FEMA assistance.


Ventura Disaster Recovery Center Open at Fairgrounds

A Disaster Recovery Center is open at Ventura County Fairgrounds, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Alabama Disaster Declaration

FEMA has made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023.


TSA officers prevent Ohio man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Huntington Tri-State Airport

A Lawrence County, Ohio, man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Huntington Tri-State Airport detected a handgun in the man’s carry-on bag early this morning (Feb. 17). The gun was loaded with five bullets.


TSA Officer stops assault rifle at Louis Armstrong New Orleans

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) this week stopped a passenger with an assault rifle and 163 rounds of ammunition from being carried onto a plane headed to Houston.


Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center set for Feb. 21 to March 3 in Falls Church

Residents of the Falls Church/Arlington area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at the AAA Falls Church-Seven Corners office parking lot from Feb. 21 to March 3, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center in a specially marked RV parked at 6290 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Va., 22044.


TSA, airport officials prepared for record number of travelers expected to depart SLC during 2023 Presidents’ Day weekend

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are anticipating that Monday, Feb. 20 will likely be the busiest day on record for operation at SLC. High passenger volumes that day are being driven by the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 19 and the holiday weekend that will bring a large number of outdoor recreation enthusiasts to the area.


TSA is prepared for higher passenger volumes for Spring Break travel season

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for spring break travelers and offers a few travel tips for the most efficient checkpoint experience.


TSA tips on traveling with pets through a security checkpoint at LaGuardia Airport

Traveling through an airport security checkpoint with a pet can be easy when travelers know what to expect. Small pets can travel in the cabin of an aircraft with their owners after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers screen pets at the security checkpoint.


TSA intercepts gun at Appleton International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Appleton International Airport (ATW) Monday.


TSA’s security operations a success surrounding Super Bowl LVII

With Super Bowl LVII and the 2023 Phoenix Open golf tournament in the books, the attention turned Monday to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) as tens of thousands of travelers were expected at the airport.


Connecticut man arrested by police when TSA detects loaded gun at Westchester County Airport

A Connecticut man was arrested by police when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented the man from bringing a loaded handgun through the security checkpoint yesterday, Monday, Feb. 13.


TSA intercepts gun at Appleton International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Appleton International Airport (ATW) Monday. It was the second gun stopped at the checkpoint in the past week.


TSA intercepts two guns at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in two days

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped two firearms from making their way onboard airplanes at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in separate incidents over the weekend.