Oct. 4 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on October 4, 2023.
‘Welcome Home’ Vietnam Vets
The national “Welcome Home” event begins today, May 11, at 11am at the National Mall in Washington, DC, and runs through May 13. Planned by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the last troops leaving Vietnam.
FEMA Funds for MedStar Health COVID Response
MedStar Health was awarded more than $20 million in emergency federal funding to support its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
So. Md. Firefighters Receive Federal Funding
More than a million dollars in federal funding for firefighters is making its way to Southern Maryland, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
MD Delegation Pushes for More Relief Funds
Maryland’s congressional delegation is pressing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval of additional federal disaster assistance resources to support COVID-19 recovery, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Funds Secured for Newburg VFD, Rescue Squad
The Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department will be able to replace outdated rescue equipment, including the “jaws of life,” spreaders, cutters, rams, jacks, and stabilizers, after receiving funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
Hoyer Thanks FEMA Staffers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been tried and tested lately, and early in October Congressman Steny H. Hoyer stopped by to thank the employees of the agency for their tireless courage and work in dealing with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
Message to Troops: Be Ready If Diplomacy Fails
SecDef James Mattis tells troops their job is to “be ready” during North Korea diplomatic push. He urged members of the military to be ready if diplomacy breaks down.
Hoyer Announces Firefighters Grant
The National Volunteer Fire Council just got a boost from the federal government. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has announced that a $1,069,174 grant is being awarded to the NVFC through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
New FEMA Coastal Flood Maps Ready for Review
Learn about big changes that will impact flood insurance policies throughout Southern Maryland, 6 pm, June 9, at Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center.
