Homeland Newswire Report News
HSI: Nebraska man sentenced for 'unlawful possession of official U.S. insignia'
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Jason C. Olderbak, 35, of Grand Island has been put on probation, fined and ordered to serve community service for possession of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. Olderbak purchased the fraudulent cards online in 2021.
Senate Passes Peters And Grassley Bipartisan Bills To Help Prevent Foreign Influence In U.s. Policy
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Two bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments from attempting to influence U.S. policy have passed the Senate.
Peters, Capito, Carper & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Secure Chemical Facilities Against Terrorist Attacks
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Carper (D-DE), and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which is set to expire on July 27th
Senate Passes Peters & Collins Bipartisan Bill To Improve Efficiency Of The Legislative Process
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. SenatorsGary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete estimates on the budgetary impacts of legislation has passed the Senate. CBO estimates are required to advance almost all legislation through Congress, however, procedural issues can delay this office’s ability to obtain information they need from federal agencies to complete these analyses.
FEMA Public Assistance Application Deadline Extended to July 15
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Governmental agencies in Guam and certain nonprofits that were affected by Typhoon Mawar will have more time to apply for FEMA public assistance to help pay for debris removal, protective measures, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, etc. The deadline to apply has been extended to July 15.
June 29 is the final day to visit a Disaster Recovery Center
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Just a few days remain for Oklahoma survivors to visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Pottawatomie County. The Shawnee DRC will close permanently Thursday, June 29. The DRC assists survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20.
Camuy River Caves Have $1.9 Million from FEMA for their Repairs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $1.9 million for two projects aimed at the Camuy River Caves National Park for damage after Hurricane María.
Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Ready for Public View
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of Edmond and Oklahoma City; the Town of Arcadia; and unincorporated areas of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
FEMA Awards $9.9M to Greater Chicago for Flood Reduction Project in Addison Creek Watershed
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
FEMA and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced today that $9.9M in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding was provided to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago to reduce flooding in the Addison Creek watershed.
Disaster Recovery Center Has Opened in Templeton in San Luis Obispo County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in the community of Templeton in San Luis Obispo County for residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that began Feb. 21.
FEMA Launches First Virtual Internship Program
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
The application period is now open for the FEMA Region 5 Virtual Internship Program, an opportunity for students living in or attending colleges or universities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin to get hands-on training in the growing field of emergency management.
30 Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Guam residents with losses caused by Typhoon Mawar have 30 days remaining to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance is July 27.
Temporary Roof Repair Still Available, Apply by June 30
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
The RISEUP program, a collaboration between The U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mayor’s Council of Guam, continues to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar. The deadline to enroll for this free service is June 30, 2023.
FEMA Specialists to Offer Rebuilding Tips in McClain County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialists will be available at Ace Hardware and Garden Center in Blanchard and Rock Hollow Garden & Hardware in Newcastle to offer information to Oklahomans with damage from the April 19-20 tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms.
June 27 is the Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance, but FEMA Remains in Arkansas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Arkansas homeowners and renters in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31 have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 3.
Last Weekend to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
More Ways to Prove Your Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
To receive FEMA assistance, you must be able to prove that you occupied your damaged primary residence at the time of Typhoon Mawar, in addition to meeting other requirements. To make it easier for you, FEMA is accepting a broader range of documentation to verify the ownership and occupancy for disaster assistance.
The Deadline to Apply with FEMA is Today, but FEMA Remains in Oklahoma to Assist Survivors
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Today, Friday, June 23, is the final day for residents in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties to apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA is still here in Oklahoma to assist survivors even though the application deadline is closing.
FEMA Awards Over $72.5 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Testing
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $72.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the state for the cost of providing testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.