Homeland Newswire News
Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Sustained rains and flooding in California, tornado outbreaks in the Midwest and southern states, wildfires across several U.S. regions-the first half of the year has been a wild ride for weather. These events, which we tend to classify into “disaster seasons," are now increasing in frequency and straining...
Granger on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. bit.ly/43xWv8b.
FEMA is Hiring Tennesseans – Join the Tornado Recovery Team
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - FEMA is seeking Tennessee residents to fill a growing list of positions to assist with recovery from the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes. Current jobs are based in Nashville.
TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Google Wallet on Android mobile devices, starting with the State of Maryland
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON In collaboration with theState of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile drivers licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security checkpoints.
FEMA Funds Will Guarantee Power Generators to Serve Communities
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated over $1 million in mitigation measures for generator projects that will help address future disasters in several facilities at Bayamón and Guaynabo. These funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) will provide...
ERO Philadelphia removes noncitizen wanted for murder to Dominican Republic
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - ERO Philadelphia removed a citizen of the Dominican Republic with a final order of removal on an ICE Air Operations charter aircraft May 30. Edickson Paulino Castano, 52, is a foreign fugitive wanted by law enforcement authorities in the Dominican Republic for murder.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
ICE conducts removal flights June 1
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.
DHS Completes Construction, Commissioning of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: MANHATTAN, KANSAS -The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has completed the construction and commissioning of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. NBAF is the first U.S. laboratory with biosafety level-4 containment, capable of housing large livestock animals; and...
FEMA Administrator Visits National Hurricane Center, Urges Residents to Prepare Now Ahead of Hurricane Season
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami on Wednesday to meet with meteorologists ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins today.
TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Hawaiis airports this summer
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: HONOLULU - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Hawaiis airports and at airports nationwide this summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With high passenger volumes, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for the air travel experience.
Achieving Equality Through Accessibility
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: We're thrilled to announce DHS Accessibility Day! DHS Accessibility Day will emphasize a human-centric approach to accessibility, which fits our theme of "Achieving Equality Through Accessibility."
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
FEMA Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- This month, FEMA joins the Biden-Harris Administration in recognition of Pride Month, honoring the diverse members of the LGBTQ+ community and their vast contributions to our agency and our nation.
FEMA May Bridge Insurance Gaps
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma residents affected by the April 19-20 severe weather, straight-line winds and tornadoes are urged to file with their insurance company before registering for assistance from FEMA.
Spring into Action - Volunteer Opportunities
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Warm weather is here and it’s time to spring into action. It’s a great time to get outside and volunteer in your community. There are many ways to help others and be outside to enjoy the spring weather.
DHS Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen Stopped Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Fentanyl, Led to 284 Arrests
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Last week, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies announced the results of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, surge efforts to curtail the flow of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the United States from Mexico, as the U.S. Department of Justice announced referrals for prosecution in cases stemming from the operations in Arizona and Southern California.
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 2023 International Counterterrorism Conference
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the International Counterterrorism Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Powhatan County
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Powhatan County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Other Disasters in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana on May 31
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page proposed rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.