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News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released a request for information (RFI) seeking capabilities for scientific support for the S&T Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense (FAV-D) Program, including laboratory and vivarium space, IT infrastructure, as well as subject matter expertise.
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Chickahominy Tribe Adopts Its First Hazard Mitigation Plan
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - On August 4th, FEMA Region 3 approved its first tribal-only Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) after more than a year of work and collaboration between the Chickahominy Tribe and FEMA. The nine-member Chickahominy Tribal Hazard Mitigation Committee and Chief Stephen Adkins formally adopted the Tribe’s plan, which allows for the community to receive non-emergency disaster aid funding.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Perry County
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Perry County to assist Kentucky flood survivors who experienced loss from the Eastern Kentucky flooding.
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Kentucky Renters Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Renters in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Whitley counties whose homes and property were damaged by Eastern Kentucky flooding can apply for federal disaster assistance.
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FEMA to Canvass St. Louis-Area Neighborhoods to Assist Flood Survivors
News Release: ST. LOUIS - FEMA will begin canvassing St. Louis-area communities affected by recent flooding starting Wednesday, August 10.
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Senate Passes Peters & Portman Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to help protect pets and other animals during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies...
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Senate Passes Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that their bipartisan Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act to help protect pets and other animals during and in the aftermath...
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DHS Statement on U.S. District Court’s Decision Regarding MPP
News Release: We welcome the U.S. District Court’s decision, which follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 30th decision, to lift the injunction that required DHS to reimplement the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) in good faith. DHS is committed to ending the court-ordered implementation of MPP in a quick, and orderly, ...
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ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Speaks at HERricane Conference and Women in Homeland Security SoCal Annual Awards Ceremony
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to southern California and participated in two events on Friday, Aug. 5 -- the HERricane Los Angeles conference, followed by a Women in Homeland Security SoCal Chapter meeting.
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Additional Disaster Funding Approved for Kentucky Flooding Recovery
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that additional disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized an increase in the level of federal funding for emergency work as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on July 26, 2022, and continuing.
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Disaster Recovery Center Open in Cherokee County
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - A joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Cherokee County to help survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8.
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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: USCIS Online Accounts for Attorneys and Reps
News Release: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. 1 - 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time . The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invite stakeholders to participate in a joint webinar to discuss the attorney...
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Understanding Your FEMA Letter
News Release: The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services set to publish a new notice on Aug. 10
There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 10.
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TSA to host hiring event for Fort Wayne International Airport
Release: FORT WAYNE The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Friday, Aug. 12 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).
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Portman, Scott Lead HSGAC Republicans in Demanding Hearing on Chinese Influence and Information Theft at U.S. Federal Reserve Banks
News Release: Dear Mr. Chairman: We write today regarding the troubling issues raised by the recent Minority Staff Report from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) highlighting China’s influence and threat to the Federal Reserve System of the United States. The report, China’s...
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TSA hiring security screening officers to work at Pago Pago International Airport
Release: TAFUNA, American Samoa - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in American Samoa. There are currently three positions available and the starting salary is $21.13 per hour.
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DHS Statement on U.S. District Court’s Decision Regarding MPP
News Release: We welcome the U.S. District Court’s decision, which follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 30th decision, to lift the injunction that required DHS to reimplement the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) in good faith. DHS is committed to ending the court-ordered implementation of MPP in a quick, and orderly...
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Department of Homeland Security: Filling gaps in border wall will 'address operational consequences as well as acute life and safety hazards'
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has given permission to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out the Yuma Morelos Dam Project, which would close four gaps in an unfinished border barrier project at the Morelos Dam, according to a news release.
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Floyd, Knott, Owsley, Pike Counties Eligible for Additional FEMA Public Assistance
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Floyd, Knott, Owsley and Pike counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the July flooding.
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