FirstGov News Dear FirstGov News Subscriber, In this issue, we’ll look at our pages on Veterans Affairs data security, hurricanes, traveling safely, and recent additions to FirstGov.gov’s News and Features. Veterans Affairs Data Security In May 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs learned that one of its analysts took home electronic data, names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth of more than 26 million veterans and spouses, as well as personal information on as many as 1.1 million military members on active duty, 430,000 members of the National Guard, and 645,000 members of the Reserves. The employee's home was burglarized and this data was stolen. FirstGov.gov has the following information about this incident: Latest Information on Veterans Data Security Letter Sent to Veterans Enclosure Sent with Letter to Veterans Press Release on Recovery of Stolen Laptop
Did you know that the peak hurricane season is between July and September? Learn more about hurricanes at: http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Weather/Hurricane.shtml You’ll find information about:
Be prepared for disaster before it strikes. Get ready with “ Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit.” Travel Safely Summer’s here and that means vacation time. Before you pack your bags for your next trip, check out FirstGov.gov’s Travel Safely page. Get tips and information on air travel, domestic travel, international travel, and more. Check out FCIC’s Consumer Focus to get additional information on traveling abroad:
On FirstGov.gov, you’ll find a “News and Features” box that highlights links to popular and current event topics of interest to citizens. We recently added links to topics such as:
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