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News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its 2022 Year in Review highlighting the extensive work of CISA and its partners over the past year to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure.
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Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts discussed on Jan. 12 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Help Approved for 10 Additional California Counties
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The White House announced an Amendment to the Emergency Declaration today authorizing FEMA to extend Direct Federal Assistance to 10 additional counties in California.
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Over $114 Million in FEMA Funding to Repair Water Treatment Plant for La Plata
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -Recently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved over $114 million to repair the Enrique Ortega Water Treatment Plant, which has the capacity to treat about 85 million gallons of water per day for clients of the La Plata Reservoir. An asset of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), this plant services about 475,000 residents in the Toa Alta region, which comprises six municipalities.
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Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Jackson County, Arkansas, 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 Campbell Station, Diaz, Newport and Tupelo; the towns of Jacksonport and Weldon; and unincorporated areas of Jackson County, Arkansas.
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Deadline to Apply for Hurricane Ian Assistance is January 12
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Hurricane Ian survivors have just one day left to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan.
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Commercial Diving Operations discussed on Jan. 11 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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FEMA May Provide Residents Continued Temporary Rental Assistance if Needed
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico residents who received temporary rental assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after Hurricane Fiona may be eligible to continue receiving this benefit, if they can demonstrate an ongoing need for rental assistance and meet program qualifications.
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Filing a late application for federal assistance
News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - For homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the July 25-28 floods in St. Clair County, the deadline to apply for federal assistance has passed. In rare cases, though, you may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Revision of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Reimbursable Screening Services Program (RSSP) Pilot Request on Jan. 11
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA prevents local man from carrying loaded gun onto a flight at Yeager Airport
Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Transportation Security Administration officers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport stopped a Charleston, W.Va., man with a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint early this morning. The.22 caliber handgun was loaded with five bullets.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones in Reentry Sites; Panama City, Pensacola, and Tallahassee, Florida on Jan. 11
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Granger Welcomes New Members for 118th Congress
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Kay Granger (TX), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the Republican Steering Committee’s recommendations for new Republican Members who will serve on the Committee for the 118th Congress. The recommendations will now go before the Republican Conference to be ratified.
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President Authorizes Help for Additional Counties in California
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The White House announced an Amendment to the Emergency Declaration today authorizing FEMA to extend Direct Federal Assistance to 14 additional counties in California.
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Safety Zones; Technical and Conforming Amendments discussed on Jan. 11 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Filing a late application for federal assistance
News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - For homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the July 25-28 floods in St. Clair County, the deadline to apply for federal assistance has passed. In rare cases, though, you may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA.
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America is Still Burning: FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration Releases Executive Summary Report Underscoring Nation’s Increasing Fire Threat and Announces National Fire Strategy
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of FEMA, released the “Executive Summary of the U.S. Fire Administrator’s report " following the first U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control held in October 2022. The Executive Summary outlines and previews...
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Marion County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Information Open House
News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Virtual Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Marion County, Indiana, on Jan. 12, 2023, from 5 - 7p.m. ET. The virtual open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
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Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Jan. 10 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Filing an appeal with FEMA for disaster assistance
News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - If you applied for assistance from FEMA after sustaining damage from the July 25- 28 floods, you would have received a letter from FEMA. In some cases, it may say you are ineligible for assistance, but that is not a denial. Applicants are given a reason for the ineligibility and told what they need to do to become eligible. Often, you just need to send more information.
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