FLIGHT ADVISORY – 2025 Joint Session of Congress Washington, D.C.
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FLIGHT ADVISORY National Special Security Event 2025 Joint Session of Congress Washington, D.C. The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Feb/2025_Joint_Session_FAA_ADV_Final.pdf At the request of the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for the Washington, D.C., area to provide appropriate security measures for the Joint Session of Congress event. The TFR will increase the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area (DC SFRA) and Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ) restrictions for March 04, 2025. The FAA
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 10-15 in Hawkins and Washington Counties
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 10-15 in Hawkins and Washington Counties FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with The Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available as detailed below: Monday, Feb. 10, to Saturday, Feb. 15 Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday Hawkins County The Home Depot 2000 Harrell Rd. Kingsport, TN 37660 Washington County Lowe’s Home Improvement 180 Marketplace Blvd. Johnson
Washington County Awarded $6.8 Million to Replace Corby Bridge
Washington County Awarded $6.8 Million to Replace Corby Bridge The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $6.8 million to replace Washington County’s Corby Bridge, which spans the Nolichucky River and was destroyed when Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. The 411-foot-long, two-lane concrete bridge was built in 1958 near Limestone. Washed away by Helene’s floodwaters, Corby Bridge will be restored with funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services that use modern best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. FEMA’s share for this project is $5,135,506; the
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Carter, Hawkins and Washington Counties
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Carter, Hawkins and Washington Counties FEMA Mitigation specialists are partnering with local home improvement stores to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene. The hazard mitigation specialists are available to answer questions, offer home-improvement tips and share proven methods that help reduce damage from disasters. Most information is aimed at general contractors or those who do the work on their own. FEMA specialists will be available Monday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Jan. 25 at this
FLIGHT ADVISORY – 2025 Presidential Inauguration, Washington, DC
FLIGHT ADVISORY National Special Security Event 2025 Presidential Inauguration Events Washington, D.C. At the request of the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for the Washington, D.C., area to provide appropriate security measures for the Presidential Election Events. The TFR will increase the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area (DC SFRA) and Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ) restrictions for January 20, 2025. The FAA will publish increased security restrictions for the DC SFRA and DC FRZ airspace by NOTAM no later than January 15, 2025:
Georgia Disaster Recovery Center in Washington County Set to Close Jan. 8
Georgia Disaster Recovery Center in Washington County Set to Close Jan. 8 ATLANTA – The Disaster Recovery Center in Washington County is scheduled to close permanently at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The center is located at: Washington County Sandersville School Building Authority 514 North Harris St. Sandersville, GA 31082 Additional centers remain open in the following counties until further notice: Open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Appling County Closed temporarily. Will open in this new location on Wednesday, Jan. 8 Appling County Center 83 S Oak St Baxley, GA 31513 Coffee County The Atrium 114
FLIGHT ADVISORY – TFR ALERT – President Carter’s State Funeral Washington, D.C.
FLIGHT ADVISORY – National Special Security Event President Carter’s State Funeral Washington, D.C. January 9, 2025 Expect increased security restrictions for the DC SFRA and DC FRZ airspace by NOTAM no later than January 3, 2025 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Jan/State_Funeral_Flight_Advisory_Final.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice Jan. 6–18 in Greene and Washington Counties
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice Jan. 6–18 in Greene and Washington Counties Mitigation specialists from FEMA have partnered with local home improvement stores to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available Monday, Jan. 6 to Saturday, Jan. 18 at these locations: Lowe’s Home Improvement 2375 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy.Greenville, TN 37745Greene County Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Lowe’s Home Improvement 1498 E. Jackson Blvd. Jonesborough
FLIGHT ADVISORY – TFR ALERT – Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes – Washington, D.C.
FLIGHT ADVISORY – National Special Security Event Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes Washington, D.C. January 6, 2025 Expect increased security restrictions for the DC SFRA and DC FRZ airspace by NOTAM no later than January 1, 2025 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2024/Dec/CCEV_Flight_Advisory_Final.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Retreat Fire in Washington
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Retreat Fire in Washington BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Retreat Fire burning in Yakima County, Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 12:27 a.m. PT. He determined that the Retreat Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the fourth FMAG declared in 2024 to help fight Washington wildfires. At the time