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The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Totals $1.74 Billion; FEMA Provides $684 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1.74 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian.
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Illinois Disaster Recovery Centers Will Close on Election Day and Sundays

News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in St. Clair County, Illinois will close for one day on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. Both sites are polling locations. Centers will reopen on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:30 a.m. to assist those affected by the flooding of July 25-28.
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Lamborn: National Defense Strategy ‘leaves an unclear picture’ of US’ defense

U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) said he will demand that the Biden administration “fully fund” priorities outlined in the unclassified National Defense Strategy, Nuclear Posture Review and Missile Defense Review recently released.
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CISA Applauds the Beginning of Infrastructure Security Month Declaring Infrastructure Security is National Security

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced November 1 as the kickoff of Infrastructure Security Month. In our work to raise awareness of the importance of infrastructure security and to help share CISA’s extensive resources with critical infrastructure owners and operators, this year’s theme is Infrastructure Security is National Security: Drive Down Risk, Build Resilience.
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Multiple Housing Options for Hurricane Ian Survivors

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - The state of Florida and FEMA are providing several kinds of assistance to Floridians in 26 counties whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
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FEMA Welcomes New National Advisory Council Members

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today the appointment of 16 new members and 3 returning members to the agency's National Advisory Council.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Administrative Rulings on Nov. 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification for Transport Under Customs Seal on Nov. 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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FEMA Awards UVM Medical Center Over $1.8 Million For COVID Staffing Expenses

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.8 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the University of Vermont Medical Center for the cost of hiring temporary staff to handle increased patient loads during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis Closes November 7

News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis will close on Monday, November 7 at 5 p.m. November 7 is also the application deadline for federal assistance for individuals in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County directly affected by the July 25-28 storms and flooding.
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Mayorkas: 'New Cybersecurity Performance Goals will help organizations decide how to leverage their cybersecurity investments'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently published the Cybersecurity Performance Goals, which are voluntary guidelines that provide the highest-priority baseline security precautions owners of critical infrastructure can adopt.
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Flood Insurance is a Valuable Resource

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska -If you experienced damage from recent severe storms, flooding and landslides, flood insurance may be an option to prepare for future storms.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes, 1601-0005 on Oct. 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River Mile Marker 485.3-485.9 Davenport, IA discussed on Oct. 31 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River Mile Markers 125-126, Sainte Genevieve, MO on Oct. 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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43 press releases published in October by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration

There were 43 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in October.
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One press release or notice published in October by House Committee on Appropriations

There was one press release or notice published by the House Committee on Appropriations in October.
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One Week Left for Missourians to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

News Release: St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County residents have just one week left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Nov. 7 deadline. Missouri homeowners and renters who had property damage or losses caused by the July 25-28 severe storms and flooding, or those whose apartment complex was damaged and had to move out, may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.
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FEMA Takes Steps to Accelerate Debris Removal in Florida; Federal Support Totals $1.67 Billion

News Release: WASHINGTON -- To accelerate the removal of debris from Hurricane Ian in Florida, FEMA is providing limited waivers to the application process for Public Assistance Private Property Debris Removal/Commercial Property Debris Removal. In areas designated with severe damage, FEMA will waive the requirement...
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