Government Shutdown Information

In the event of a Shutdown of the Federal Government on Saturday December 22, 2018 at 0001 HOURS

 

For all employees that are EXEMPT from the FURLOUGH at LGA/HPN/ISP/SWF

 

 

All approved leave (Annual, Sick, Court, Comp, Military, etc.) in a FURLOUGH where the Government of the United States is shut down is CANCELLED.  You must report to work to get paid when funding is restored to the Federal Government.

 

For those that have a previously planned vacation or trip; or are on Military Orders; you will be afforded the opportunity to be placed in a NON PAY FURLOUGH STATUS for the duration of your absence.  This will be done at your request through your chain of command (next highest level Management Official who is NOT FURLOUGHED).  If you are not able to arrive to work please call the LGA Coordination Center.  No leave requests may be considered during the furlough, if you need time off you will have to speak to your Management official.

 

All EXEMPT employees are expected to report to duty as directed daily.  If they are unable to report for any reason, they must be placed in a FURLOUGH status.  Any approved paid leave must be cancelled.  Paid leave cannot be granted under any circumstances for any employee (this includes leave due to illness or other emergencies).

 

Any other questions that an exempt employee has should be directed to your next highest level Management official who is not furloughed.

IMPORTANT: LGA Parking

For those enrolled in the parking program only.

This does NOT APPLY TO Transit program PARTICIPANTS (REMEMBER YOU CAN ONLY BELONG TO ONE PROGRAM).

This was sent from the LaGuardia-Employee Parking Sales Dept.

 

Effective 0100, January 12, 2019, the Terminal B Garage Revenue Control System will be reactivated.  With this reactivation, normal revenue cLGA ollection will take place.  

 

With the Revenue Control System back in operation, we have the opportunity to implement a new entry and exit control system for those holding Authorized Parking Permits.  Rather than continuing with the former Prox Card system, the new Revenue Control System allows E-ZPass to take the place of the Prox Card.  This system has been in use at JFK and EWR and performs very well.  To bring this system to LaGuardia, all holders of Authorized Parking Permits will be required to register an EZPass tag to enter and exit the facility.  Those who don’t have an E-ZPass account should register for an E-ZPass at: https://www.e-zpassny.com .

Please supply the following information no later than Thursday 12/27/2018.

First & last name, E-ZPass entire tag number above bar code  (ie. G4* 123456789*), make/model and plate/state number of vehicle(s).

 

Reminder: PLEASE HAVE info sent in to my Email by Friday 12/28/2018.

Thank You, 

Stephen O’Briskie 

TSA Administrative Offices

75-20 Astoria Blvd, Suite 300

East Elmhurst, N.Y. 11370

Office: 718-340-0075
Email:  stephen.obriskie@dhs.gov

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Date:      November 21, 2018

To:          All officers, inspectors and staff at LGA, HPN, ISP and SWF

From:     Robert A. Duffy, Federal Security Director

Subject:  Happy Thanksgiving

I want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very happy, safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.  This is a time to give thanks for all that we have been blessed with throughout the year, and to enjoy time with family and friends.  

Many of you will be working on Thanksgiving Day to protect those people who will be flying from one of our four airports.  To you I give a sincere “thank you very much” for your commitment to the TSA mission and to the oath that you took to protect and defend our nation, including on this holiday.  You are sacrificing your holiday so that others can enjoy theirs.  Your dedication, sacrifice and service are most admirable, and deeply appreciated.  

It is with great pride that I serve as your Federal Security Director, as it is a true privilege to lead all of you.  I thank you all for a job well done.  Again, I wish you and your families all the best this Thanksgiving.    

Snow update for 11/16/18

Snow update: Friday, November 16th will be normal operations. All personnel are to report as scheduled. 

Nationwide Cell Phone Alert

The Federal Government will send a message to all U.S. cellphones on Wednesday, October 3rd to test a previously unused alert system that aims to warn the public about national emergencies.

 

The messages will bear the headline "Presidential Alert", according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

 

Phones will make a loud tone and have a special vibration, said FEMA, which will send the alert.

 

The test message, now scheduled for 2:18PM EDT on Wednesday, October 3rd will read: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."

 

The test has been scheduled to ensure that the alert system would work in the event of a national emergency. U.S. cellphone users will not be able to opt out.

 

The system signed into law in 2016 requiring FEMA to create a system allowing the president to send cellphone alerts regarding public safety emergencies.

 

Since the wireless emergency alert system began in 2012, it has issued over 36,000 alerts for situations such as missing children, extreme weather and natural disasters, but never a presidential directive.

FSD Memo to the Workforce -9/11

This morning, at all four of our airports, we took the time to observe two moments of silence; one at 0846 and the second at 0903, so that we could stop and remember the events of September 11, 2001.

It is always important to remember the past and to know your history. As a result of the terrible events of September 11, 2001, Congress enacted legislation, and President Bush signed into law, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in November 2001. Part of that massive reorganization of government included the Aviation and Transportation Security Act which was the document that created our Transportation Security Administration and defined our mission.

We have all come together from many states, countries and backgrounds to join in one common mission: to detect, deter and disrupt any future acts of terrorism in the United States. The oath we all took at the beginning of our TSA careers, which states in part, "...To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic...", can never be forgotten just as much as September 11 can never be forgotten. We are on the front line of that effort to protect and defend our nation every day against those people, foreign and domestic, who wish to threaten our lives and way of life.

As we proceed into the coming days, weeks and months ahead, please take the time to always remember why we are here and what brought us together, unified in a common mission. The work is difficult and demanding, requiring constant attention to detail and due diligence daily, but nothing worthwhile in life is easy. We are all privileged to live in this great nation, and that will always be worth protecting and defending.

Thank you all for your continued commitment to the TSA mission.

Respectfully,

Robert Duffy

Federal Security Director

LaGuardia International Airport

Long Island MacArthur Airport

Westchester County Airport

Stewart International Airport

Parking at West Parking Garage:

Please remember to park on the 7th level of Terminal B Garage. Level 7th is designated for registered employees. The parking company will conduct lot checking, violators will receive a warning and/or vehicle will be towed".

Terminal B West Garage Parking

Starting May 16th at midnight the PANYNJ will begin cashless payment method, meaning only E-Z Pass or direct billing to the registered owner of the vehicle scanned license plate.

 

Employees with parking permits will no longer have to use their prox cards to get in/out. The license plate reader (LPR) will record and check the plate number against the permit authorization. If any permit holder is using a plate not registered they will get a bill. Permit holders should make sure their E-Z Pass is NOT in the window of their vehicle otherwise it will be scanned.

 

If for any reason someone is billed for parking, they are to retain the invoice. It can be turned into the Port and the charges will be reversed. The exact procedures for doing this will be announced once we have them.

Overtime

Overtime available. Call the Coordination Center. 

Parking for LGA TSA Personnel Personal Vehicles enrolled in the Parking Benefits Program

Parking for LGA TSA Personnel Personal Vehicles enrolled in the Parking Benefits Program

 

LGA TSA Management has been negotiating with the PANYNJ and are pleased to announce that effective 0001 on Sunday April 15th 2018 TSA personnel enrolled in the parking benefits program will be allowed to park in the West Parking Garage Level 6 (or otherwise guided by Parking Lot Staff). This is for personnel already in the Parking Benefits program only. You must have your hand tag available.

 

The West Parking Garage is the new parking garage to the west of Terminal B. This affords TSA personnel a covered, secure location to park their vehicles close to the Terminals. Personnel assigned to Terminals C & D can park and take the purple shuttle to those terminals. Lot 10 will still be available should Terminal A personnel wish to park there. 

 

With the closing of the 27th Avenue foot bridge, this closer means of parking, it is hoped that personnel will forgo trying to park in the neighborhood and utilize the covered and secured parking area. Not only is your vehicle more secured, it is covered from the elements, our neighbors will be much happier and our personnel more secure than walking a distance.

 

DHS policy dictated that personnel cannot be in the transit benefits and parking benefits program at the same time. Should you wish to join the parking program in order to take advantage of this great opportunity please contact Robert Haroutunian, Acting Parking Benefits Coordinator at 718-340-0072.

 

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

 

Robert Duffy

Federal Security Director

LGA – ISP – HPN - SWF

Employee Parking Returns to Lot 10 & East End Airport Access from 27th Ave. Bridge Closed.

On Sunday, April 15, 2018, the airport will implement two significant changes to improve employee parking, enhance pedestrian safety and accommodate redevelopment activities:

1. Ingraham' s Mountain Parking Lot will close and all employee parking will return on airport to Lot 10

2. Access to LGA from Ditmars Boulevard via the 27th Ave. pedestrian bridge will close

Employee Parking Returns to Lot 10

Employee parking is being moved from Ingraham 's Mountain back to Lot I0. This action will allow us to intensify our efforts to not have employees park in the surrounding community.

 Airport employees with parking permits will have 24/7 access to the Employee Shuttle Bus from Lot 10. Real time bus schedules can be found by logging onto www.nextbus.com or downloading the NextBus app and electing the LaGuardia Airport Employee Shuttle. Employees choosing to obtain a parking permit can do so by contacting their respective workplace parking administrator. The parking permit sales office can be reached at 718-533-3413.

 East End Airport Access Closure

Effective April 15th, airport access from Ditmars Boulevard via the 27th Avenue pedestrian bridge will be closed. We are taking this action out of concern for the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. Access to the marina and park from Ditmars Boulevard and the pedestrian bridge will remain open. For the week preceding this closure, Airport Security Guards will be assigned to inform all pedestrians and bicyclists that this access point will be permanently closed on Sunday, April 15th. New signs will be installed along with additional fencing.

Please help us communicate and encourage compliance with these changes by sharing this bulletin with your employees. In addition to this General Manager Bulletin, we will issue E-Alerts, Tweets and post these changes on the LGA website. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Lysa C. Scully

General Manager

LaGuardia Airport

PANYNJ

 

Thank you

FSD Duffy, DFSD McKeon and AFSD Madden commend the efforts of the screening workforce during the Winter Storm of March 21st & 22nd 2018. We are confident in our Officers abilities to respond to all challenges and meet the needs of the traveling public. We are proud of everyone and a smooth start of operations today.

Snow Storm - Thursday March 22, 2018

LGA-

All screening personnel are to report as scheduled for Thursday March 22, 2018. 

Ingraham’s Mountain Employee Parking will be available. The Terminal B West Garage and Terminal A Lot 6 will be shut down to employees at 1000 hours. It is suggested you not park in these areas. 

VIPR teams are to report to TB Room 3815.

SSC, FSU & RaD are to report as scheduled. 

New Hires are to report to Bulova at 1000 hours. 

Bulova personnel including Regulatory are on a 2 hour delay. 

ISP-

0800 hour start for 1st Shift

Personnel assigned to EAPS training are to report at 0730 hours. 

HPN-

All shifts are to report as scheduled 

SWF-

0700 hour start for 1st Shift

All other Shifts are to report as scheduled.

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21, 2018

The next update will be shortly after a 1900 hour conference call. 

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21, 2018 - 1100 update

2nd & 3rd shifts are cancelled for Wednesday. 

For Thursday March 22, be prepared to report as scheduled but watch for further update as today progresses. 

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21, 2018 - 1000 Update

2nd Shift is cancelled. 3rd Shift please Stand by for further after an 1100 conference call. 

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21, 2018 1900 hour update

Wednesday-1st Shift to report as scheduled. 2nd & 3rd Shifts are to be prepared to come in but standby for updates in the morning. 

Thursday - All Shifts are to be prepared to report as scheduled but look for updates tomorrow. 

PANYNJ is allowing employees to park at the Terminal B West Parking Garage, levels 5 & 6 and Terminal A lot 6 from Midnight Tuesday night to 10AM Thursday. Employees must show their IDs to exit and must be out by Thursday at 1000 hours. No other parking areas will be afforded free employee parking. 

1st Shift EAPS training is not cancelled. Personnel are to report for training. 

VIPR is cancelled. Personnel are to report to Terminal B Room 3815 for assignment. 

New Hires are not to report on Wednesday but are to report at 1000 hours on Thursday. 

Bulova personnel are to telework for Wednesday with 2 hour delay start on Thursday unless otherwise instructed. 

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21, 2018

The next update will not be until about 1915 hours. This is due to the PANYNJ Snow Meeting at 1800 hours. 

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21, 2017

OHC/ER supervisor training class scheduled for Wed/Thu is cancelled and all staff will be rescheduled for a later date.

Pending further guidance from screening operations, all airport staff should report for work at their assigned duty locations. 

The new hire class will be approved Hazardous Weather for tomorrow. They are to report to training on Thursday for a 1000-1830 shift .

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21 2018

All Bulova Staff,

A winter storm warning is forecast for tomorrow March 21, 2018. Snow fall expectations in the city are 12-15 inches, winds gusting to 40 knots and temperatures in the mid-30s. Snow fall 2-3 inches per hour on Wednesday morning through the evening.

 

Staff with Telework Agreements are advised to take their laptops home and plan to telework for tomorrow. The TSA Office building (BCC) will be open for those employees that choose to come in. 

 

There will be a 2 hour delayed start for Thursday March 22. The FSD Staff Meeting is cancelled for Thursday. There is a lenient leave policy for those that would rather use their accrued annual leave or comp time in lieu of telework or reporting to the office. 

 

Supervisors please ensure to have an accurate contact list for your personnel before they depart today. 

 

When delayed arrival, with unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework options, is announced, employees exercising the unscheduled telework option must be telework ready. Employees teleworking (scheduled or unscheduled) are to begin work on time and be prepared with sufficient work and any necessary equipment and technology to perform work at their alternative worksite. If an employee is not telework ready, the supervisor may deny a request for unscheduled telework. Employees exercising the unscheduled leave option are charged leave for the entire workday.

 

The new hire class will be approved Hazardous Weather for tomorrow. They are to report to training on Thursday for a 1000-1830 shift .

Please be advised that due to the impending weather, the OHC/ER supervisor training class scheduled for Wed/Thu is cancelled and all staff will be rescheduled for a later date.

 

Pending any further guidance from screening operations, all airport staff should report for work at their assigned duty locations.

Please be advised that due to the impending weather, the OHC/ER supervisor training class scheduled for Wed/Thu is cancelled and all staff will be rescheduled for a later date.

 

Pending any further guidance from screening operations, all airport staff should report for work at their assigned duty locations.

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 21, 2018

TSA LGA will be monitoring and posting informative information to its blog spot that is viewable from your home computer or smart phone. Simply go to www.tsalgaemergencystatus.blogspot.com. You can submit your email to the blog spot to receive alerts when new information is posted (We do not track your email). We also will post info to - Facebook: TSA LGA Emergency Status, and Twitter: @LGA_TSA_Status

 

Management is aware of the storm and its impact on staff and is making plans to ensure the minimal disruption to the operation while allowing for the safety of all personnel. As models and storm tracks change, management will adjust plans and notify all staff of changes.

 

Current information shows that the MTA will be running full service. As the storm condition develops, routes may be curtailed and canceled. MTA commuters should monitor the MTA Travel Alert page at: http://alert.mta.info/ You can also sign up at the MTA site to receive alerts to your smart phone.   

 

New York City Residents can go to http://maps.nyc.gov/snow/ to find which blocks have been plowed.

Communication

a. All Staff should ensure that they have provided the LGA CC and local Management/Supervisors up to date contact information.

b. All TSMs and STSOs should ensure that all officers have the LGA CC contact number and email. The LGA CC will be staffed 24/7 throughout the storm. You WILL be able to contact us. It is imperative to ensure that your NEW HIRES/TRANSFERS have been provided this information as well.

c. TSA LGA will also be monitoring and posting informative information to its blog spot that is viewable from your home computer or smart phone. Simply go to www.tsalgaemergencystatus.blogspot.com. You can also submit your email to the blog spot to receive alerts when new information is posted (we do not track your email).

d. Listen to your local news casts on TV and Radio. 

e. You should have a plan of action such as:

1. Gas up your vehicle

2. Have a bag of clothes/medication/cash/toiletries ready to go

3. Flashlights/Batteries/Candles/Matches or Lighter – always good to have on hand

4. Have bottled water available in the event the storm surge damages local water supplies

f. Additionally, you will need to notify LGA CC if you are affected by the storm. Information that will be needed is:

· Name/Rank/Airport

· Callback number

· Where you have evacuated to (i.e., safe – evacuated to family’s house in City, State; or – evacuated to hotel name in City, State, etc)

            (718) 340-0001/0002/0003 - Coordination Center

LGACoordinationcenter@tsa.dhs.gov

 

g. In the event that the LGA CC is evacuated or you are unable to reach them, you can contact the National TSA toll free emergency number at (877) 872 7990 or email helpdesk@tsa-hraccess.com and provide the same information. 

Print this information out in the event that you have no power.

Forward this information to all of your staff/subordinates in case they are not in my email group.

Follow us from your Home Computer or Smartphone! Did you know TSA LGA has its own BlogSpot? It’s available to view from your home computer or smartphone by using the following link and signing up for email alerts (We do not store or share your email information):

http://tsalgaemergencystatus.blogspot.com/

 

NEW – You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook: TSA LGA Emergency Status, and Twitter: @LGA_TSA_Status

Employee Parking at Ingraham's Mountain

March 12, 2018.

Please make sure all employees are up to date with their parking materials for Ingraham’s Mountain. As you know, all employees must have an active, registered proximity card and 2018 hang tag.

 Employees without valid credentials will be denied access to the lot. If you need a replacement proximity card or tag, or need to make changes, please contact to Valerie Hexner for TSA. 

 If you have any questions, please contact the Employee Sales Office at 718-533-3413.

Snow Storm - March 13th 2018 - Bulova Staff

All Bulova Staff,

A winter storm watch is forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday March 13, 2018. Snow fall expectations in the city are 2-4 inches, 6-12 inches on Long Island, winds gusting to 40 mph and temperatures in the mid-30s. 

 

The decision to allow telework will be made this evening. A notification will be sent to the supervisors so they can inform their direct reports. There will be a 2 hour delayed start for Tuesday March 13, 2018 if telework is not approved.

 

Staff with Telework Agreements are advised to take their laptops home to possibly telework for tomorrow. The TSA Office building (BCC) will be open for those employees that choose to come in. There is a lenient leave policy for those that would rather use their accrued annual leave or comp time in lieu of telework or reporting to the office. Supervisors must ensure to have an accurate contact list for their personnel before they depart today. 

 

When delayed arrival, with unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework options, is announced, employees exercising the unscheduled telework option must be telework ready. Employees teleworking (scheduled or unscheduled) are to begin work on time and be prepared with sufficient work and any necessary equipment and technology to perform work at their alternative worksite. If an employee is not telework ready, the supervisor may deny a request for unscheduled telework. Employees exercising the unscheduled leave option are charged leave for the entire workday.

 

Snow Storm - March 7th 2018 - Thank You!!

FSD Duffy, DFSD McKeon and AFSD Madden commend the efforts of the screening workforce during the Winter Storm of March 7th 2018. We are confident in our Officers abilities to respond to all challenges and meet the needs of the traveling public. We are proud of everyone and a smooth start of operations today. 

Snow Storm March 7th 2018 - 1800 hour Update

All shifts are to report as scheduled for Thursday March 8th 2018. 

New hires personnel back from FLETC are to report at 0600. Report to Terminal B room 3815. 

VIPR personnel are to report to Terminal B Room 3815. 

If you are scheduled for training you are to report for that training. 

Bulova personnel are on a 2 hour delayed start.

PANYNJ will be ceasing the availability of the West Parking Garage as of 0600 hours Thursday March 8th 2018. All personnel who utilize Ingrahams Mountain Parking are to utilize that lot. All vehicles need to be out of the West Garage before 0600.

Snow Storm - Update for Thursday, March 8th 2018

All shifts are to report as scheduled for Thursday March 8th 2018. 

New hires personnel back from FLETC are to report at 0600. Report to Terminal B room 3815. 

VIPR personnel are to report to Terminal B Room 3815. 

If you are scheduled for training you are to report for that training. 

Bulova personnel are on a 2 hour delayed start.

Snow Storm - Wednesday March 7th. 1130 Update.

3rd Shift personnel are to report as scheduled. 

Terminal A 3rd Shift is to report to Terminal B. 

The new West Parking Garage is open to airport personnel until further notice.

Snow Storm - March 7th 2018 - 0930 update

Terminal A - 2nd Shift are cancelled. 3rd Shift is to report to Terminal B. 

Terminal B - 2nd Shift cancelled. 3rd Shift is to report as scheduled. 

Terminal C & D 2nd & 3rd Shift are to report as scheduled. 

Parking is open for airport personnel at the new West Parking Garage levels 5 & 6. Terminal A parking is also available.

The Coordination Center sent out an erroneous text message. They are correcting it. Follow the message above. 

Pay for Furlough

While TSA HQs has not officially sent a broadcast message out there has been guidance to the payroll departments. They are working hard to make all corrections.

Below low is a very small portion of the guidance:

"An exempt employee who performed work during the lapse in appropriations may now be paid for that work as they normally would but for the lapse in appropriation. For periods of time during which an employee was furloughed due to the lapse in appropriations that began on January 20, 2018, the employee will now receive the same pay he or she would have received for an equivalent amount of work performed."

This post is being made to ease any trepidation anyone may have and to keep personnel informed. It is not meant as an official notification.

Message on Restoration of Government Funding

January 23, 2018

 

Last night, the President signed a continuing resolution restoring funding for the government through February 8. I recognize that for many of our employees and those we serve, any lapse in appropriation, no matter how brief, results in disruption and uncertainty.

The Department’s mission of protecting the homeland remains as important as ever. All of our personnel, whether they were exempt or not, perform work that is critically important to this Department and this country. We need each of you to be successful in our mission and appreciate your professionalism and patience during this time. 

As we resume normal operations, you may have questions about the impact of this furlough, including about your pay. Department leadership officials are working closely with OMB and OPM to bring you answers as quickly as possible. If you have any immediate questions, please talk with your supervisor.

Thank you again for your dedication and service to our country and the Department.

Sincerely,

Claire M. Grady

Under Secretary for Management

End of Shutdown Furlough

Date: January 22, 2018

To: All TSA Employees

From: Karen Shelton Waters
Assistant Administrator for Human Capital

Subject: 1100.63-2 – End of Shutdown Furlough

After three uncertain days for us all, both the House and Senate passed a short-term spending bill to end the government shutdown today. This evening, President Trump signed the bill into law, which means that furloughed TSA employees should report to work on their next regularly scheduled workday.

For all employees that are EXEMPT from the FURLOUGH LGA/HPN/ISP/SWF

As of Saturday January 20, 2018 at 0001 HOURS

 

All approved leave (Annual, Sick, Court, Comp, Military, etc.) in a FURLOUGH where the Government of the United States is shut down is CANCELLED. You must report to work to get paid when funding is restored to the Federal Government.

 

For those that have a previously planned vacation or trip; or are on Military Orders; you will be afforded the opportunity to be placed in a NON PAY FURLOUGH STATUS for the duration of your absence. This will be done at your request through your chain of command (next highest level Management Official who is NOT FURLOUGHED). If you are not able to arrive to work please call the LGA Coordination Center. No leave requests may be considered during the furlough, if you need time off you will have to speak to your Management official.

 

All EXEMPT employees are expected to report to duty as directed daily. If they are unable to report for any reason, they must be placed in a FURLOUGH status. Any approved paid leave must be cancelled. Paid leave cannot be granted under any circumstances for any employee (this includes leave due to illness or other emergencies).

 

Any other questions that an exempt employee has should be directed to your next highest level Management official who is not furloughed.

 

OPM FURLOUGH GUIDANCE HAS BEEN POSTED TO THE AIRPORTS iSHARE FOR EMPLOYEES TO REVIEW.

https://airport.ishare.tsa.dhs.gov/fieldlocations/LGA/Ops/Screening/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=1194&Source=https%3A%2F%2Fairport%2Eishare%2Etsa%2Edhs%2Egov%2Ffieldlocations%2FLGA%2FOps%2FScreening%2Fdefault%2Easpx

Government shutdown

Please ignore all the rumors.

Here is the plain truth. All Screening and Regulatory Personnel are to report to duty as scheduled.

Those who are furloughed have already been notified.

There will be further information coming out and It will be posted as soon as possible.

Questions to this post will not be answered. Await the official information.

Message from Deputy Secretary Elaine Duke on Planning for Potential Lapse in Funding

January 19, 2018

As many of you are aware, annual funding for the government expires on January 19. The Administration does not believe it is necessary for a lapse in funding to occur, and looks forward to working with the Congress to finalize appropriations for this year.

 

However, prudent management requires that we be prepared for all contingencies, including the possibility that a lapse could occur. A lapse would mean that a number of government activities would cease due to a lack of appropriated funding, and that a number of employees would be temporarily furloughed. To prepare for this possibility, we are working to update our contingency plans for executing an orderly shutdown of activities that would be affected by a lapse in appropriations.

 

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and patience through this process, and for all that you do for the Department and the American people.

 

Sincerely,

 

Elaine C. Duke

Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

 

Operational Status for Wednesday 1/17/18

The Airport Schedule will operate as normal. All personnel are to report as scheduled.

Overtime for Saturday January 6 2018

Overtime for Saturday, January 6, 2018 is now open. Call the Coordination Center to volunteer.

Thank you

FSD Duffy and DFSD McKeon commend the efforts of the screening workforce as we make our way through Winter Storm Grayson. As the situation unfolds we continue to monitor the storm; and plan for the expected reconstitution of the airport and airline operations. We are confident in our Officers abilities to respond to the challenges ahead and meet the need of the traveling public. We are proud of everyone’s effort today and look forward to the successful start up of operations in the morning.

Thursday 1/4/18 - TSA Van Shuttle

Commencing at 1500 hours there will be two Government Vans conducting shuttle serving from the Airport to/from the following locations: (subway stations)

71st Street/Roosevelt Avenue, Queens - Black Van

125th Street/Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

The service will continue until midnight and will be reevaluated.

1/4/18 - 3rd Shift Personnel

Thursday 1/4/18. All 3rd Shift Personnel assigned to Terminal B are to Report to duty at Terminal D. Park in the East Parking Garage in front of Terminal C.

Overtime for Friday January 5th 2018

Overtime - Friday January 5th is now open. Call the Coordination Center to volunteer.

Snow Update - 1100 hours 1/4/18

Snow Update 1100 hours 1/4/18

For today 1/4/18, 2nd Shift is NOT to Report for duty. 3rd Shift is to report today at 1600 hours. Overtime is available for today/tonight, call the Coordination Center.

All scheduled personnel are to report for duty for Friday 1/5/18. Overtime is available for Friday. Volunteers please call the Coordination Center. No VIPR/MTA operations for tomorrow.

Any person who called in sick today will be charged sick leave for the day.

Snow update - 0900 1/4/18

There is still scheduled limited Airline operations this afternoon and 2nd Shift is still required to report for duty. More information for 2nd & 3rd Shift will be updated after a 10:00 Conference call with PANYNJ and Airlines. Please check back later. 

Snow Status for Thursday 1/4/18

Status for Thursday 1/4/18

All 1st Shift Personnel are to report as scheduled. 2nd & 3rd Shift TBD. The East Parking Garage will be open for employees from 2200 hours on 1/3/18 until 0001 on 1/5/18. For Terminal A personnel parking lot P6 will be available. Friday 1/5/18 will be a normal operations. 

Stay tuned for updates.