News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


Disaster Recovery Center Reopens in Fulton County

The Disaster Recovery Center in Fulton County will reopen at noon on Dec. 27.


FEMA Extends Deadline for Public Assistance Application for Hurricane Ida until Feb. 11, 2022

FEMA has extended the period for applicants to request Public Assistance grants for Hurricane Ida. The new deadline is Feb. 11, 2022.


Marion County Designated for FEMA Assistance

Marion County residents may now be eligible for FEMA assistance for damage suffered during the Dec. 10 storms and tornadoes.


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Marshall County

A Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Marshall County in addition to the recovery centers already open in Caldwell, Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Warren counties.


Northeast Arkansas Tornado and Storm Survivors May Apply for FEMA Assistance

Arkansas homeowners and renters affected by the recent tornadoes and severe storms that occurred Dec. 10-11, 2021, who live in counties that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance, may apply for help from FEMA.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from Dec. 10-11, 2021.


Barren County is Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance

One additional county is now eligible for FEMA Assistance after the Dec. 10, 2021 storms and tornadoes.


FEMA Awards $3.6 Million to Colorado for Fighting Spring Creek Wildfire

FEMA has awarded more than $3.6 million to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to reimburse the cost of fire suppression measures resulting from the 2018 Spring Creek wildfire in Costilla and Huerfano Counties.


Survivors can visit Westwego Disaster Recovery Center until Dec. 29

Survivors have a few more days to visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Alario Center in Westwego.


Alabama Disaster Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

Residents of Jefferson and Shelby counties in Alabama who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred Oct. 6-7, 2021, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.President Joseph Biden approved a major disaster declaration on Dec. 21.


TSA detects loaded handgun during security screening at Yeager Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a Putnam County, W.Va., passenger from carrying his loaded 9mm handgun onto his flight at Yeager Airport (CRW) this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 21. The gun was loaded with 10 bullets.


TSA says there is a proper way to pack, declare and travel with a firearm

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) spent Tuesday morning demonstrating and describing how to properly travel with a firearm.


FAA-Fined Unruly Passengers to Lose TSA PreCheck

Unruly airline passengers may face additional consequences for bad behavior under a new partnership between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


TSA officers at AUS demonstrate the proper way to pack, declare and travel with a firearm

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) have discovered 108 firearms at security checkpoints as of December 20, of this year. In 2020, TSA officers discovered 49 firearms at security checkpoints and in 2019 they found 79 firearms.


TSA prepared for Christmas and end-of-year travel out of Philadelphia International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for holiday travelers who are planning to fly out of Philadelphia International Airport during the Christmas and New Year holidays as passenger volume is expected to increase during the end-of-year travel period.


Man arrested by police after TSA detects loaded gun hidden inside a carry-on bag at the Pittsburgh International Airport checkpoint

A Texas man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) detected a .22 caliber handgun inside a carry-on bag, which was inside a duffle bag at the security checkpoint on Tuesday, Dec. 21.


TSA detects loaded handgun at Elmira Corning Regional Airport security checkpoint

An Ontario County, N.Y., man was prevented from carrying his 9 mm handgun onto his flight when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected the gun in his carry-on bag at Elmira Corning Regional Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The gun was loaded with six bullets.


Virginia man cited by police after TSA officers stop him with handgun at Dulles Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) stopped a Manassas, Va., resident from bringing his 9mm handgun along with a gun magazine loaded with 15 bullets, onto his flight on Monday, Dec. 20.


TSA officers at Reagan National Airport stop Virginia man with loaded gun at checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented a Centerville, Va., man from bringing his 9mm handgun loaded with five bullets onto his flight yesterday, Wednesday, Dec. 22.


TSA officer jumps into action to perform Heimlich maneuver on infant who stopped breathing at Newark Liberty International Airport

When Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer Cecilia Morales heard people screaming for help, she knew if she didn’t act quickly, the outcome was going to be grim.