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News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in East St. Louis will close permanently on Thursday, Dec. 22. This is also the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. People affected by the July 25 - 28 flooding in St. Clair County can still visit the Recovery Center through Dec. 22. The facility will close permanently at 6 p.m.
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What did Homeland Security Department publish on Dec. 20?

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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More than $25.2 Million in Federal Assistance Provided to St. Clair County Flood Survivors

News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL - Two months after the federal disaster declaration for the July 25 - 28 flooding, more than $25.2 million in federal funds has been provided directly to disaster survivors to aid in their recovery.
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Francis: 'The veterans who do this work are indeed heroes'

Omaha native and former Marine Jeremy Smith recently graduated from Homeland Security Investigations' Human Exploitation Rescue Operation Child-Rescue Corps (HERO Corps).
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Portman Praises Inclusion of Important Reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887 and the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 in Final FY 2023 Funding Measure

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, praised the inclusion of his bipartisan legislation to reform and modernize the outdated Electoral Count Act of 1887 and the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 in...
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DHS Moves Nearly 10,000 Migrants out of El Paso; Average Daily Encounters Down 40%

News Release: Over the last week, the Department of Homeland Security has moved more than 3,400 migrants out of El Paso through Title 42 expulsions to Mexico or ICE expedited removal flights. USBP has also alleviated capacity in the sector by moving almost 6,000 other migrants through lateral decompression to other...
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An Online Account Will Keep You in Contact With FEMA

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Disaster survivors who have applied for FEMA assistance are encouraged to create an online account to stay connected to FEMA throughout different phases of the registration process. Creating an online account on DisasterAssistance.gov provides quicker access to pertinent FEMA information and support, regardless of holidays, regular business hours or personnel availability.
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Following Peters’ Calls, Annual Spending Bill Includes Robust Funding to Help Protect Houses of Worship from Threats

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following calls from U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) will receive $305 million in the upcoming government spending bill to meet the needs of houses of worship and other...
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SC Renters with Hurricane Ian Damage Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C. - FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is available to students, renters and homeowners in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties whose homes and property were damaged when Hurricane Ian hit the South Carolina coast in September.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding Opportunity for New Community Resilience Program

News Release: WASHINGTON -Today, FEMA announced it will soon begin accepting applications for a new resilience program, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to make communities safer from natural hazards.
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Peters Statement on Postal Service Announcement to Significantly Increase Electric Vehicle Fleet

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after an announcement today from the United States Postal Service (USPS) saying they will invest in charging infrastructure and deploy over 66,000...
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Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance in St. Clair County, Illinois is approaching

News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - Homeowners and renters affected by the July 25-28 flooding in St. Clair County have until December 22 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. If you had property damage or losses caused by the flooding, or if you had to relocate because your apartment complex was damaged, you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.
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Notice published by Homeland Security Department on Dec. 20

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council on Dec. 20

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA expects heavy December holiday travel volume throughout New England airports

Release: BOSTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting a busy end of year holiday season at New England airports. This years end of year holiday travel period will be Thursday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, January 3. TSA expects the busiest days to be Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 30.
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Statement by the Department of Homeland Security on Supreme Court Title 42 Order

News Release: As required by the Supreme Court’s administrative stay order, the Title 42 public health order will remain in effect at this time and individuals who attempt to enter the United States unlawfully will continue to be expelled to Mexico. While this stage of the litigation proceeds, we will continue our...
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DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting Dec. 20

Fiscal Year 23 Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program grant opened on Dec. 20.
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Statement by the Department of Homeland Security on Supreme Court Title 42 Order

News Release: As required by the Supreme Court’s administrative stay order, the Title 42 public health order will remain in effect at this time and individuals who attempt to enter the United States unlawfully will continue to be expelled to Mexico. While this stage of the litigation proceeds, we will continue our ...
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Mayorkas: 'We continue to improve the customer experience'

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly made customer experience improvements in line with directives in a presidential executive order issued last year.
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DHS Opens 23.1 Small Business Innovation Research Solicitation

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 23.1 Solicitation is now open and accepting applications from U.S. small businesses interested in submitting research proposals for seven diverse homeland security technology needs.
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