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One Month Later: Eastern Kentucky Survivors Benefit from More than $92 Million in Federal AssistanceNews Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - One month after historic flooding hit Eastern Kentucky, federal, commonwealth and local resources are working with residents of Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Whitley counties to help them start their recovery. To date, more than $92 million has been approved in federal grants, loans and flood insurance payments.
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News Release: In just the first few months of 2022, and throughout the course of the year, there has been a troubling uptick in bomb threats across the country, 49 of which targeted Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 19 against Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs). These threats - which can traumatize campuses and communities - triggered evacuations and a broad law enforcement response.
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There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on Aug. 30.
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Release: Theres no real need to work very hard to get through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening process this Labor Day Weekend. However, for individuals who may not have traveled in a while and may be somewhat rusty, weve got these tips to help ensure their final holiday travel weekend of the summer season is stress-free.
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News Release: DENTON, Texas - The City of Tulsa has advanced to Round 2 consideration for FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant. The nearly $20 million project would improve the city’s resilience to flooding and extreme heat, as well as its water quality. If selected, the City of Tulsa would use the funds to make significant drainage improvements to Fulton Creek.
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The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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The US Homeland Security Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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News Release: Provo, Utah - Monday morning, FEMA and the State of Utah recognized three projects in the state that have been selected for federal funding under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) competitive grant program. For the fiscal 2021 year, $1 billion was made available, with the three Utah projects receiving more than $100 million, or 10 percent of total funding nationwide.
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Release: COLONIE, N.Y. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Albany International Airport (ALB) airport today.
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The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - On Aug. 1, Vice President Kamala Harris, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the selections for $1.16 billion in funding through two competitive grant programs, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), to help communities across the nation enhance climate and disaster resiliency.
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The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY-Oklahoma residents affected by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding May 2-8 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Sept. 28, 2022.
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There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 31.
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News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is launching a notice of intent for a new program to fund resilience projects that will make communities safer from natural hazards. The Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund program will make $50 million available in capitalization grants to states to fund low-interest loans to local governments.
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The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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News Release: Colleagues, One year ago, President Biden directed our Department to lead Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) - the historic effort to resettle vulnerable Afghans who courageously supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. This was the largest resettlement effort since 1975. Our colleagues undertook the...
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News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $13.4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Tufts Medical Center for the increased cost of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News Release: A FEMA disaster recovery center will open in Ferguson (St. Louis County) on Tuesday, August 30 to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the July 25-28 flooding and severe storms.