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DHS providing furloughed FEMA staff with unemployment resources amid shutdown

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is encouraging Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who are furloughed due to the partial government shutdown to apply for unemployment, according to internal documents reviewed by ABC News.The shutdown directly affects the Transportation Security Agency... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court to consider road department changes, FEMA funds and grant ordinances

Monday, February 9 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court will meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse with several funding and budget ordinances on the agenda, including measures coming through committee and others added by supersponsorship. Following routine reports from the treasurer, committees and constitutional officers,... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court Committees to Discuss FEMA Funds and Budget Changes Tuesday

Monday, February 2 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Quorum Court committee members are scheduled to meet Tuesday evening at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Jefferson County courthouse. According to the agenda, justices of the peace will hear committee reports and consider... Read More.

FEMA announces test of emergency warning system

Monday, October 2 by Ray King

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, announced it is planning a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday. The alert will be delivered to cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and televisions, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time. The message... Read More.

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Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage homes in the county sustained during flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The following is one of two stories dealing with those grants,... Read More.

FEMA Hiring Arkansas Residents For Recovery Jobs

Thursday, July 25 by Staff

With 77 percent of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workforce in the field supporting 64 disasters nationwide, the agency continues to grow its workforce to bolster recovery activities underway in the states and U.S. territories. In partnership with the State of Arkansas, FEMA is... Read More.

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