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FEMA Grant Helps Expedite Building Permit Process in Tennessee Town

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -In the aftermath of the deadly flooding that occurred in Waverly, Tenn. in August 2021, Larry Lescure, the town’s Code Enforcement Director, wasn’t sure how he was going to take on the task of inspecting hundreds of damaged homes by himself.

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New notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to be published on June 6

There are two releases scheduled to be published on June 6.

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TSA hosting recruiting event for ATL June 7-8

Release: ATLANTA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7-8, to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Grand Canal, Indian Harbour Beach, FL on June 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page proposed rule on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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TSA prepared for summer travel out of Yeager Airport

Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Yeager Airport as well as other airports across West Virginia as travel volume picks up this month and into the summer.

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ICYMI: Peters Releases Report on Rise of Ransomware Attacks and How Cryptocurrencies Facilitate Cybercrimes

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, recently released a new report detailing the results of his investigation into the role cryptocurrencies continue to play in emboldening and incentivizing cybercriminals to...

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Criswell: 'Disaster seasons are yearlong events;' FEMA submits 2023 budget request

FEMA officials testified before Congress to ask for a total budget of $29.5 billion for the 2023 fiscal year.

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Agency Information Collection Activities: IMMVI Veterans Portal, Webform 1601-0032 discussed on June 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council on June 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for June 20 to 24 at AAA in Midlothian

Release: MIDLOTHIAN, Va. Residents of Richmond and Chesterfield County, Va., will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the AAA office in Midlothian from June 20 to 24, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in a specially marked IdentoGo/TSA PreCheck mobile RV.

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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Johnston County, Oklahoma

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Johnston County, Oklahoma. 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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New notice from Federal Emergency Management Agency to be published on June 7

There is one release scheduled to be published on June 7.

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Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for June 20 to 24 at AAA in King of Prussia

Release: KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. Residents of Montgomery County, Pa., will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the AAA office in King of Prussia from June 20 to 24, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in a specially marked IdentoGo/TSA PreCheck mobile RV.

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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Gonzales County, Texas

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Gonzales County, Texas. 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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Skin Cancer – Learn How to Reduce Your Risks

News Release: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States with nearly 5 million people receiving treatment each year. Most cases of skin cancer are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays are an invisible radiation that come from the sun, tanning beds, or sunlamps. UV rays are also...

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55 Schools to Be Retrofitted with FEMA Funds

News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - Around 55 public schools in Puerto Rico will be seismic retrofitted following updated building codes. This is possible thanks to an initial obligation of nearly $35 million to the Public Buildings Administration through the Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Murray County, Oklahoma

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Murray County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.