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Notice published by Homeland Security Department on Sept. 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Additional Municipalities Can Now Apply for FEMA Assistance due to Hurricane Fiona

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - On Sept. 24 at the request of Governor Pedro Pierluisi, four additional municipalities were approved in a new amendment to the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Fiona and San Germán was added on Sept. 25.

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New Funding Opportunities Aim to Strengthen Cyber Infrastructure

News Release: Guest post from Melissa Oh, Managing Director of S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) in the Office of Industry Partnerships.

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“REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1370, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF ” published by Congressional Record on Dec. 21, 2017

“REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1370, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF ” was published on page H10348 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 21, 2017.

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FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - At the request of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the July floods have another month to apply for federal disaster assistance.

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FEMA Continues Supporting Hurricane Ian Response

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and the National Hurricane Center's Acting Director Jamie Rhome will conduct a press briefing at the center in Miami to discuss the latest forecast and expected impacts for Hurricane Ian and FEMA's response activities already underway.

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FEMA Awards Nearly $3 Million to Keene State College for COVID Testing

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $3 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse Keene State College for the cost of providing testing for students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Brown: Phoenix man sentenced for 'grotesque actions involving child pornography'

An Arizona man was recently sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on child pornography charges.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement set to publish a new notice on Sept. 27

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 27.

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FEMA Urges Preparedness Now for Tropical Storm Ian

News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's request for an emergency declaration on Sept. 24, ahead of Tropical Storm Ian. The declaration authorizes FEMA to provide support for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance under the public assistance program.

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New notice from Federal Emergency Management Agency to be published on Sept. 27

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 27.

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TSA participating in job fair for openings at Pittsburgh International Airport

Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport and is participating in an upcoming career fair at the University of Pittsburgh, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 30, on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in the William Pitt Union building.

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FEMA Helps Jumpstart Survivor Recovery in Puerto Rico One Week After Fiona

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - One week since the effects of Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico, FEMA and other federal partners continue to support the Government of Puerto Rico and respond to immediate survivor needs while jumpstarting the longer-term recovery effort.