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Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit Walmart in Guayama, Home Depot in Caguas and National Lumber hardware stores in Canóvanas, Isabela and Levittown to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to make homes stronger and safer during the rebuilding process.
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Free Legal Help Available for Illinois Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors

Free legal help is available to individuals in St. Clair County who were impacted by the July 25-28 floods. Lawyers can answer questions and address concerns about FEMA benefits, home repair contracts, property insurance claims, landlord or tenant problems, disability-related access to assistance, and more.
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Continued Temporary Housing Assistance

Disaster survivors who are unable to live in their damaged homes due to the July flooding in St. Clair County may qualify for continued rental assistance. Applicants can request an application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
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FEMA Disaster Grants Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Benefits

Receiving federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Illinois survivors may receive.
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Stay in Touch with FEMA

Applying for disaster assistance with FEMA is an ongoing process that begins when you submit your application and requires that you stay in touch.
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Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Hiring Local Residents

The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hosting two job fairs to fill available job openings.
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Volusia County Approved for Direct Temporary Housing Assistance

Volusia County is now approved for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for Hurricane Ian survivors.
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Disaster Recovery Center in Caseyville, Illinois Closes December 16

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Caseyville will close permanently on Friday, Dec. 16. People affected by the July 25 - 28 flooding in St. Clair County can still visit the Caseyville Recovery Center through Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.
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Two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance in St. Clair County, Illinois

Homeowners and renters in St. Clair County have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Dec. 22 deadline.
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How to Apply for FEMA Assistance if Your Home is a Boat

If a boat was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida – and the boat sustained hurricane damage - FEMA may be able to help. Survivors living in one of the 26 counties designated for federal assistance are encouraged to apply.
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Grand jury indicts former deportation officer with federal crimes related to sexually assaulting immigrant victims

Federal agents arrested a former ICE deportation officer Wednesday evening on federal charges claiming he abused his position to coerce sex from victims under his supervision in the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program
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Portman, Peters Bill to Protect Communities from Future Changes to Metropolitan Area Standards Signed into Law

Today, 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 Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization (MAPS) Act, legislation to help protect communities across the country from possible consequences that may occur by changing the population threshold for metropolitan areas, has been signed into law.
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TSA officer at Harrisburg International Airport stops loaded gun at checkpoint

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport stopped a Michigan resident with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint early this morning, Dec. 7. The .38 caliber revolver was loaded with five bullets.
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Westmoreland County, Pa., man caught with loaded gun by TSA this morning at Pittsburgh International Airport checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected a loaded handgun along with an additional loaded gun magazine ammunition at the security checkpoint early this morning (Dec. 7).
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Second man caught with loaded gun by TSA today at Pittsburgh International Airport checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected two loaded guns today at the airport’s security checkpoint.
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TSA prevents Chester, Va., man from carrying loaded handgun onto Richmond flight

A Chesterfield County, Va., man was cited by the police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport caught him with a handgun in his carry-on bag this morning, Thursday, Dec. 8. The gun was loaded with seven bullets.
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Top 5 TSA-related gift suggestions that travelers can get for themselves this holiday season

‘Tis the season for gift-giving, but don’t forget to pamper yourself a little this holiday season. If you’re a traveler, here are some TSA suggestions for gifts to get for yourself that will go a long way to helping ensure that you’ll have a smooth TSA experience not just during the holidays, but all year long.
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Passengers Have Brought 793 Guns to TSA Checkpoints Across Florida This Year

Passengers across the state of Florida have brought a record number of guns to the Transportation Security Administration’s checkpoints.
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TSA officers at Boston Logan International detect two firearms in 24 hours

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented two Massachusetts residents from carrying loaded firearms onto airplanes yesterday and this morning at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
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TSA hosting Northern Wisconsin hiring event

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a recruiting event Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Appleton to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) and Appleton International Airport (ATW).
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