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FEMA, TSA Share Public Service Announcement Encouraging Travelers to Make a Plan and be Disaster-Ready
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Ahead of what is projected to be another busy holiday travel period, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined together and distributed a new public service announcement (PSA) today, asking travelers to make a plan and be prepared before traveling.
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice on Maui Sept. 11-16
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU - As Maui residents prepare to repair, rebuild and retrofit their homes after the Aug. 8 wildfires, FEMA has teamed up with the Home Depot in Kahului to provide free information and tips on how to make homes stronger and safer.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces First Recipients Selected to Administer Innovative Climate Resilience Loan Fund
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA is announcing that seven states and the District of Columbia will receive a combined $50 million in capitalization grants to help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and disasters.
Peters Announces Michigan to Receive $5.1 Million in Funding from Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Peters Passed Law to Create Program and Secured Initial Federal Funding to Help Communities Address Flooding, Shoreline Erosion & other Natural Hazards.
Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.
Whole Community Joins Effort to Help Idalia Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Lake Mary, Fla. - They are serving meals, cutting trees, offering rides, staffing shelters, mucking out homes, assisting those with access and functional needs after the storm.
FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
FEMA Approves Additional Georgia Counties for Public Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA has added 25 counties in Georgia to last week’s presidential disaster declaration for assistance, under FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program. In his major disaster declaration of Sept. 7, President Biden declared Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties eligible for federal Individual Assistance as well as Public Assistance funding for debris removal and emergency services. These three counties are also included in the PA amendment.
Two Months Later, Recovery from July Storms Well Underway
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Two months after the federal disaster declaration for the state of Vermont following July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, more than $54.7 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) directly to Vermonters to aid in their recovery.
Couldn’t Apply with FEMA? Late Applications Must be Received by Sept. 26
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: The deadline for Guam residents to apply for federal assistance due typhoon Mawar was July 28, 2023. But what if you were hospitalized, or off island and unable to apply? In rare cases survivors may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA. The deadline to submit a late application, is Sept. 26, 2023
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Taylor, Citrus Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Taylor and Citrus counties to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice.
Peters Statement In Advance of 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Armed Services Committee - who served in the U.S. Navy Reserve including volunteering again after 9/11 - released the following statement in advance of the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001...
Unemployed Due to June Tornadoes? Application Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Approaching
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. Residents of Jackson and Jasper counties who couldn’t work as a direct result of the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The deadline to apply is quickly approaching -- it’s this Friday, Sept. 15.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Wyoming to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding on June 15, 2023.
S&T at 20: Leaders Reflect on 9/11 and the Directorate’s Origins
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: Twenty years ago today, we were two years post-9/11. Many had answered the call to serve following that tragic day. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had been stood up and the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) was coming into existence. The story of our early days is an important one because...
FEMA Cost Share Adjustment Grants More Funds for Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- On Sept. 8, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Hawaii by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the state, as a result of wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing.
Additional Counties Approved for Individual and Public Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Florida homeowners with insurance policies covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are urged to file claims as soon as possible. Advance payments may be available for some policyholders.
Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.
Over $100M into the Hands of Cook County Residents: Federal Assistance by the Numbers
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - As of Monday, Sept. 11, FEMA assistance to residents of Cook County affected by the June 29 - July 2 flooding and storms topped $109 million.
How to File Flood Insurance Claims After Hurricane Idalia
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Florida homeowners with insurance policies covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are urged to file claims as soon as possible. Advance payments may be available for some policyholders.