Homeland Newswire News
President Biden Comforts Survivors in Maui, FEMA Urges Caution Amid Tropical Storm Activity
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joined President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Hawaii to survey wildfire damage on Maui, speak to affected residents about their losses, commend emergency responders for their efforts and announce new steps toward recovery.
Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and other Disasters in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana discussed on Aug. 22 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA officers intercept loaded firearm during security screening at Worcester Regional
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: WORCESTER, Mass. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane Monday, August 21 at Worcester Regional Airport (ORH).
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Savannah River, M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ, Savannah, GA on Aug. 22
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Army Corps Debris Clean-Up Began in Three Additional Villages this Week.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission is moving at full steam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Inarajan, Sinajana, and Upper Mangilao are the next three villages that have begun debris clean-up this week.
Jamaica Disaster Recovery Center to Relocate to Wardsboro
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center in Jamaica (Windham County) will cease operations at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, and relocate to Wardsboro (Windham County).
FEMA Issues Public Notice for Mississippi
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. A public notice has been posted to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA websites which describes available FEMA disaster assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, threatened and endangered species, critical habitat, ...
Public asked to vote for MSPs Zita in TSAs 2023 Cutest Canine contest
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Voting is underway in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) 2023 Cutest Canine contest, and Zita, a three-year-old German Shorthair pointer who works at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport, is one of four finalists in this years contest.
Department of Homeland Security Announces Distribution of More Than $77 Million in Congressional Funding for Communities Receiving Migrants
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced more than $77 million in grants to support border and interior communities receiving migrants through the Shelter and Services ...
Four Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: Survivors of the recent wildfires on Maui are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance to help jumpstart their recovery.
GUAM STRONG: New Project Helps Make Disaster Damaged Homes Safe and Secure
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: A new project, a coordinated effort between Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, The Mayors’ Council, and FEMA has been approved to help households impacted by Typhoon Mawar. The initiative, Getting Urgent Assistance Mobilized to Support Typhoon Repairs ON Guam (GUAM STRONG) provides minimal essential repairs to make homes safe, sanitary and functional.
DHS Announces Distribution of More Than $77 Million in Congressional Funding for Communities Receiving Migrants
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced more than $77 million in grants to support border and interior communities receiving migrants through the Shelter and Services...
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Federal Recovery Efforts in Maui, FEMA Urges Residents Affected by Hilary to Pay Attention to Local Officials
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will travel with President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden to Maui, Hawaii, to survey wildfire damage, speak to residents about their loss, commend emergency responders and announce new steps toward recovery.
ICE represented at Women in Federal Law Enforcement conference
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) supported the Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) annual conference in Tampa Aug. 14-17 in advance of the DHS Law Enforcement & Mission Support Recruitment...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Gray and Oregon Fires in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire burning in Spokane County, Washington.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Montana’s River Road East Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: DENVER - Early this morning FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the River Road East Fire burning in Sanders County near the Paradise community.
FEMA Urges Residents to Complete Preparation Ahead of Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: FEMA is coordinating closely with California, Arizona and Nevada in the path of the storm and stands ready to provide support as needed. FEMA pre-positioned supplies at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California. A FEMA Incident Management Assistance Team deployed to the California Office of Emergency Services and is prepared to assist with any requests for federal assistance. Additional teams are on standby for deployment if necessary.
Danville Disaster Recovery Center to Relocate to Cabot
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center in Danville (Caledonia County) will cease operations at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, and relocate to Cabot (Washington County).
FFEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Gray and Oregon Fires in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire burning in Spokane County, Washington.
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: En español