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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 only one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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DHS-DHS grant application closes on March 17

Fiscal Year 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program grant opened on Feb. 7.
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TSA to host hiring event for Columbus airports

Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Friday, Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Wednesday, Feb. 8 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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Cold Weather Exercise Safety

News Release: Exercise has benefits all year, even during winter. But before you brave the cold, make sure you take a few extra steps to stay safe. It’s important to remember that children, those with illnesses, and older adults are at higher risk of cold-weather health problems including hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature. No matter what cold-weather outdoor activities you do, follow these tips to stay safe...
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24 press releases published in February by House Committee on Homeland Security

There were 24 press releases published by the House Committee on Homeland Security in February.
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DHS Expands Abraham Accords to Cybersecurity

News Release: TEL AVIV - This week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers visited Israel to deliver a keynote address at the CyberTech Global Conference and to meet with representatives from Israel and key Middle Eastern nations, in collaboration with the Department of State.
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13 notices published in week ending Jan. 28 by Homeland Security Department

There were 13 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Jan. 28, according to the Federal Register.
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Mobile and Morgan Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance

News Release: PRATTVILLE Ala. - Mobile and Morgan counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in Alabama.
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Burrola: Sentence shows agents 'laser focused' on stopping 'those who victimize children'

A west Texas math teacher is going to prison for 20 years for distributing images of child sexual abuse over a mobile messaging app.
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7,644 Florida Households Approved for Flood Insurance Policies as Part of Disaster Assistance

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA has approved 7,644 households with group flood insurance policies for three years as part of federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
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Safety Zone; Pipeline Installation; Anclote River, Tampa Bay, Tarpon Springs, FL discussed on Feb. 3 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Renters and Students with Tornado Damage Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is available to students, renters and homeowners in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup counties whose homes and property were damaged by the Jan.12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes.
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Statement of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on the Family Reunification Task Force and the Successful Reunification of More Than 600 Children With Their Families

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the Family Reunification Task Force’s ongoing progress
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Homeland Security Department discusses Removal of Regulated Navigation Areas Within District 5 on Feb. 3

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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December: Homeland Security Department publishes 58 notices

There were 58 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in December, according to the Federal Register.
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Mayorkas, Breton: U.S., EU agreement 'focused on deepening our cooperation on cyber resilience'

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton recently announced a strengthened partnership between the U.S. and the European Union in the field of cyber resilience.
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Statement of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on the Family Reunification Task Force and the Successful Reunification of More Than 600 Children With Their Families

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the Family Reunification Task Force’s ongoing progress...
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Understanding Your FEMA Letter

News Release: ATLANTA - Disaster survivors in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup counties who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
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FACT SHEET: A Review by the Family Reunification Task Force on the Second Anniversary of Its Establishment

News Release: On Feb. 2, 2021, President Biden established the Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families. Two years later, under the leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the Task Force continues its tireless work to identify the remaining separated children, facilitate...
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Alameda, Contra Costa, Mendocino, Ventura Counties Can Now Request FEMA Assistance

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Alameda, Contra Costa, Mendocino and Ventura counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding, meaning residents who had damage or losses from the storms that began Dec. 27, 2022, may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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