News from April 2023


FEMA Awards Over $3.5 Million to Tufts Medical Center for COVID-19 Staffing Costs

FEMA Awards Over $3.5 Million to Tufts Medical Center for COVID-19 Staffing Costs


FEMA Awards Vermont Nearly $5 Million For COVID Emergency Meal Costs

FEMA Awards Vermont Nearly $5 Million For COVID Emergency Meal Costs


Clean and Sanitize Assistance for Tornado-Damaged Homes

If your home was damaged by the March 24-25 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup.


FEMA Awards Over $2.6 Million to Danbury Hospital for COVID Supply Costs

FEMA Awards Over $2.6 Million to Danbury Hospital for COVID Supply Costs


FEMA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Hospital Cleaning Costs

FEMA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Hospital Cleaning Costs


FEMA Awards Vermont Nearly $22 Million For COVID Emergency Sheltering Costs

FEMA Awards Vermont Nearly $22 Million For COVID Emergency Sheltering Costs


How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee Tornadoes

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee Tornadoes


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Arkansas

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Arkansas



USDA RD Grants are Available to help People in Rural Kentucky Repair their Homes Damaged by Storms in 2022

News Release: Frankfort, KY - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by historic flooding and storms in 2022. Survivors living in 26 Kentucky counties may be eligible for funding.


TSA awards up to $1.3 billion to procure additional CT X-ray scanners for airport checkpoints

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)announced the award of three orders for a combined total value of up to $1.3 billionfor Computed Tomography (CT) scanners to include up to 426 base, 359 mid-size, and 429 full-size units, if all options are exercised, for deployment across TSA checkpoints starting Summer 2023.


Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Disaster survivors should be aware that con-artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.


Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Chicago River, Chicago, IL on April 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page proposed rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


April is National Financial Capability Month: Three Tips to Protect Your Money in an Emergency

News Release: CHICAGO - April is National Financial Capability Month : a reminder that everyone should arm themselves with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their finances every day, but especially in case of an emergency.


Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on April 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Keweenaw Waterway, Between Houghton and Hancock, MI discussed on April 12 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page proposed rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tips to Manage Daily Stress

News Release: We know stress is an unavoidable part of everyday life. While some stress is considered normal, and even positive at times, it isn’t healthy to let stress build up. Since April is Stress Awareness Month, check out these tips that can help you manage daily stressors...


Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $7.7 Million in Just Three Weeks After Mississippi Tornadoes

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Just over two weeks after President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration following the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, more than $7.7 million in federal assistance has been approved to support survivors with their recovery. 


Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on April 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Departments of Homeland Security and State Announce Enhancements to the Central American Minors Program

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State are announcing changes to enhance the Central American Minors (CAM) program. These changes build on the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued efforts to provide alternatives to perilous and irregular migration to the...