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News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Breathitt and Letcher counties to assist Eastern Kentucky flood survivors.
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TSA expecting higher passenger volumes in August at Boston Logan International Airport
Release: BOSTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is prepared for a busy August. TSA officers at BOS have been screening more than 60,000 people a day and TSA anticipates those screening numbers will continue throughout the month August. Current passenger screening numbers at BOS are only about 85 percent of what TSA saw in the summer of 2019, however, passengers should be prepared for large crowds during peak travel times.
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New notice from Coast Guard to be published on Aug. 12
There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 12.
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CISA Releases Toolkit of Free Cybersecurity Resources for Election Community
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its “Protecting U.S. Elections: A CISA Cybersecurity Toolkit " today, a one-stop catalog of free services and tools available for state and local election officials to improve the cybersecurity and resilience of their infrastructure.
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FEMA Awards Funds for Dollar Ridge Wildfire Response
News Release: DENVER - FEMA has awarded $4.1 million to the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands to cover costs of fighting the Dollar Ridge wildfire that impacted north-central Utah in July of 2018. The funds are provided by FEMA’s Public Assistance program under a Fire Management Assistance declaration for Utah issued on July 2, 2018, in response to the wildfire.
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Eight Municipalities Receive Multimillion Dollar Assignment for Safe Rooms Against Hurricanes
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved nearly $24.4 million to build ten community safe rooms that will protect residents of eight municipalities from the threat of hurricanes. The funds for these projects come from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
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TSA administrator 'is committed to keeping the nation’s transportation systems safe from cyberattacks'
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced that it has updated and reissued cybersecurity requirements for oil and natural gas pipeline owners and operators.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Signs Major Declaration for Minnesota
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 29-30, 2022.
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Pottawatomie County Disaster Recovery Center to Close Aug. 11
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - The final day for Oklahoma residents to visit the joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Pottawatomie County is Thursday, Aug. 11. The DRC was opened to help survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8.
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What releases are upcoming from the Homeland Security Department on Aug. 11
There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 11.
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New notice from Coast Guard to be published on Aug. 11
There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 11.
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Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Roosevelt County, New Mexico, 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 villages of Causey and Dora, and unincorporated areas of Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
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Pool Safety for Kids
News Release: We might be heading toward the end of summer, but the weather is still warm and swimming pools remain a great place for family fun in the sun. It is important for all adults, parents, and caregivers to know how to keep kids safe around water.
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People with Flood Damage in Missouri Can Apply for FEMA Help
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Renters and homeowners in St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis and St. Charles County who were affected by flash flooding July 25-28 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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TSA launches new online Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) renewal process
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to help support critical transportation workers. Starting Aug. 11, 2022, TSA enabled the ability for current TWIC holders to renew their credentials online, which eliminates the need to go to an enrollment center and makes the five-year renewal process more convenient.
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People with Flood Damage in Missouri Can Apply for FEMA Help
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Renters and homeowners in St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis and St. Charles County who were affected by flash flooding July 25-28 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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Homeland Security Committee and the bills it addressed on Aug. 9
There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on Aug. 9.
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DHS secretary travels to Florida for public safety discussion
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, recently participated in a roundtable discussion with Central Florida stakeholders to discuss increasing security at public events and gathering places.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection set to publish a new notice on Aug. 11
There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 11.
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