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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is assuring football fans everywhere that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), its agencies and partners are working in tandem to protect Super Bowl LVII, being played Sunday in Phoenix.
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DHS: U.S., Finland discuss 'new framework regarding science and technology cooperation'

Science and technology ideas are being floated after a meeting between Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and Finland Interior Minister Krista Mikkonen late last month.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Morgan County

News Release: ​​​PRATTVILLE, Ala. - FEMA and the State of Alabama are opening a disaster recovery center Feb. 13 in Morgan County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
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FEMA Application Deadline for Hurricane Nicole Days Away

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Putnam, St. Johns or Volusia counties who have loss or property damage caused by Hurricane Nicole have until 11:59 p.m. ET Feb. 13, 2023, to submit an application for FEMA assistance.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Alabama Disaster Declaration

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023.
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Interior and Environment Subcommittee Announces American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies will hold American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearings on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, and Thursday, March 9, 2023.
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The Department of Homeland Security Joins the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the Department has become a member of the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). As the first new member of the interagency USGCRP body in nearly two decades, DHS will join as its 14th member agency.
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The Department of Homeland Security Joins the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the Department has become a member of the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). As the first new member of the interagency USGCRP body in nearly two decades, DHS will join as its 14th member agency.
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Safety Zone; Ocean Rainforest Aquaculture, Santa Barbara, CA discussed on Feb. 9 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Feb. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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FEMA Provides Another $16.8 Million to North Dakota for COVID-19 Response

News Release: DENVER - FEMA has approved another $16.8 million in Public Assistance funding for the COVID-19 response in North Dakota. The assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued April 1, 2020. FEMA has approved more than $151 million in Public Assistance funding for the North Dakota COVID-19 response to date.
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Safety Zone; Riverwalk Marketplace/Lundi Gras Fireworks Display, New Orleans, LA discussed on Feb. 9 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Feb. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA showcases its working canines who are supporting Super Bowl LVII security operations

Release: PHOENIX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is hosting some special guests this week who are helping to keep the public safe and secure leading up to and in the days after Super Bowl LVII.
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Feature Article: Stoking Wildfire Resilience in Oregon

News Release: S&T is piloting smoke detection sensors ahead of the 2023 wildfire season
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Tallapoosa County

News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - FEMA and the State of Alabama are opening a disaster recovery center Feb. 10 in Tallapoosa County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
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Homeland Security Department discusses National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; March 2023 Virtual Meeting on Feb. 9

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Alameda and San Mateo Counties

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Disaster Recovery Centers will open this week in Alameda and San Mateo counties, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.
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Following Unprecedented Response to Pandemic, FEMA Announces the Agency Will Close All COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Incident Periods on May 11

News Release: WASHINGTON -- In recognition of FEMA’s unprecedented response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the Biden-Harris Administration’s determination regarding the end of the Public Health Emergency and National Emergency declarations, the agency announced today that all COVID-19 incident periods will close on May 11.
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FEMA Provides $48M to Aurora Health Care, Inc.

News Release: CHICAGO - FEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) announced today that $48,004,943 in federal funding has been made available to Aurora Health Care, Inc. for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of April 4, 2020.
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TSA officers prevent man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Richmond International Airport

Release: RICHMOND, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Chester, Va., resident from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 9). The.22 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.
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Families Moving into FEMA Temporary Housing

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - As FEMA continues to help survivors recover from Hurricane Ian, families are moving into travel trailers and manufactured housing units in six counties. Currently 225 families have received keys to their temporary homes and 105 will soon move into FEMA travel trailers in a commercial park in Lee County.
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