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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Media Releases Update

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You are subscribed to Media Releases for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Death in Custody Statement: Guatemalan migrant drowns after crossing the border illegally near Rio Grande City, despite Border Patrols efforts to save him On July 9 at approximately 4:07 a.m., a Border Patrol agent operating a surveillance camera system notified the local Border Patrol sector that a group of migrants was making illegal entry into the U.S., approximately one-half mile southeast of the… Migrant dies from unknown medical reasons after crossing the border illegally On July 22, 2022, Border Patrol agents assigned to the All-Terrain Vehicle Unit from the Deming, New Mexico Border Patrol Station were following foot tracks in a secluded area in the Deming station's area of responsibility. One of the agents… World Trade Bridge CBP Officers Seize Hard Narcotics Worth Over $2.7 Million

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Newsroom Update

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You are subscribed to Newsroom for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Death in Custody Statement: Guatemalan migrant drowns after crossing the border illegally near Rio Grande City, despite Border Patrols efforts to save him 07/31/2022 03:41 PM EDT On July 9 at approximately 4:07 a.m., a Border Patrol agent operating a surveillance camera system notified the local Border Patrol sector that a group of migrants was making illegal entry into the U.S., approximately one-half mile southeast of the… Migrant dies from unknown medical reasons after crossing the border illegally 07/31/2022 02:17 PM EDT On July 22, 2022, Border Patrol agents assigned to the All-Terrain Vehicle Unit from the Deming, New Mexico Border Patrol Station were following foot tracks in a secluded area in the Deming station's area of responsibility. One of the agents… World Trade Bridge CBP Officers Seize

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Newsroom Update

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You are subscribed to Newsroom for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Two K-9 Alerts Lead to 138 Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized 07/29/2022 04:28 PM EDT IMPERIAL, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen and two undocumented individuals, in two separate events, accused of smuggling narcotics for further travel into the United States on Thursday.  The first… RGV Agents Keep Criminals and Gang Members Out of the Community 07/29/2022 02:40 PM EDT EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested four convicted criminal migrants and 22 gang members over this week.  On July 23, Falfurrias Border Patrol Station agents apprehended Felipe Murrieta Zarate, a Mexican… RGV Agents Disrupt Smuggling Attempts 07/29/2022 02:38 PM EDT EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents appre

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Media Releases Update

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You are subscribed to Media Releases for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Two K-9 Alerts Lead to 138 Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized IMPERIAL, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen and two undocumented individuals, in two separate events, accused of smuggling narcotics for further travel into the United States on Thursday.  The first… RGV Agents Keep Criminals and Gang Members Out of the Community EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested four convicted criminal migrants and 22 gang members over this week.  On July 23, Falfurrias Border Patrol Station agents apprehended Felipe Murrieta Zarate, a Mexican… RGV Agents Disrupt Smuggling Attempts EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents apprehend 24 migrants from two vehicle stops and a stash house.    

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Newsroom Update

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You are subscribed to Newsroom for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. CBP and Coast Guard respond to a Haitian smuggling venture that resulted in fatalities in Mona Island 07/29/2022 01:29 PM EDT "Transnational criminal organizations continue to recklessly endanger the lives of individuals they smuggle for their own financial gain with no regard for human life," indicated Scott Garrett, Acting Chief Patrol Agent for the Ramey Sector of the… Hebbronville station stops human smuggling attempt 07/29/2022 10:28 AM EDT LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station working with Webb County Constable Precinct 3 stopped a human smuggling attempt near Mirando City, Texas. The incident occurred on July 26, when agents spotted… Law enforcement agencies working together close stash house 07/29/2022 10:07 AM EDT LAREDO, Texas

Upcoming Hazus Webinar! How to Calculate Average Annualized Loss: A Live Hazus Walkthrough of FAST Enhancements

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FEMA's Hazus Team invites you to join us next month, Wednesday, August 24 for our Hazus Quarterly Webinar. Learn more about Hazus Upcoming Hazus Webinar! How to Calculate Average Annualized Loss: A Live Hazus Walkthrough of FAST Enhancements FEMA's Hazus Team invites you to join us Wednesday, August 24,  for our Hazus Quarterly Webinar. FEMA's Flood Assessment Structure Tool (FAST) was developed by the Hazus Team as an open source alternative to the flood modeling capabilities in Hazus. FAST combines structure data with flood depth information and damage functions developed by the engineering community to estimate flood impacts for every building in a study ar

Register Now: FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Summer Engagement Series Begins on August 4

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Special Announcement July 29, 2022 -   Subscribe Special Announcement: Register Now: FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance Summer Engagement Series Begins on August 4! Register Now: FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance Summer Engagement Series Begins on August 4!   Each year, FEMA hosts a number of educational webinars for applicants, subapplicants and other relevant stakeholders interested in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs. The  2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Summer Engagement Series  beings on August 4,   2022. Throughout the series we're hosting experts and special guests to provide information and insight on the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs, as well as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). There will also be three web

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Media Releases Update

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You are subscribed to Media Releases for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. El Paso Area CBP Officers seize a combined 78 pounds of hard narcotics EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry seized a combined 78 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine on two separate unrelated incidents. "The drug smuggling threat is consistent, but CBP… Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Depa