News from April 2023
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Cyber Safety Review Board’s Review of Inaugural Proceedings and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Legislative Proposal to Codify the Board
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the Cyber Safety Review Board’s Review of Inaugural Proceedings and DHS’s legislative proposal...
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds
Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has been named Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). His tenure will begin in the coming months, marking the latest step in a career with the agency that began in 1999. Rowe replaces outgoing Deputy Director Faron Paramore, who will retire after dedicating more than three decades of service to the agency and its protectees.
Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purposes
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK - FEMA reminds Arkansas residents, who receive federal disaster assistance for the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31, to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep all receipts.
TSA awards up to $128 million to manufacture, procure and maintain the second generation of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT-2) systems for airport security checkpoints
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)announced the award of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a value of up to $128 million, to Idemia Identity and Security USA, LLC for the second generation Credential Authentication Technology (CAT-2) systems and support services at TSA security checkpoints.
FEMA Issues Public Notice for Reimbursement of Transportation Funds for Hurricane Fiona
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA posted a final public notice on its website describing the programmatic review of proposed repair and reconstruction actions related to roads, culverts and bridges. The programmatic review is in accordance with procedures set forth in Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 on floodplain...
Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Recovery
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The north coast of Puerto Rico is home to nearly 50 percent of the island’s dunes, which provide important services for the ecosystem: they protect hawksbill habitats, as well as communities and critical infrastructure from coastal flooding and storm surges. However, hurricanes...
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Indiana Severe Storms and Tornadoes
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Indiana homeowners and renters in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties who were affected by the March 31 - April 1 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 19
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Regional grant opened on April 26.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20, 2023.
FEMA Joins New Orleans Library to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.
Special Local Regulation; Sail Grand Prix, Season 3 Race Event, San Francisco, CA discussed on April 25 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Joins Lafayette Libraries to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.
Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX discussed on April 25 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Indiana: Be Alert for Post-Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - After disasters, con-artists and criminals may try to get money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors. Indiana residents recovering from the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe storms and tornadoes need to pay attention for these risks and protect themselves.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Indiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31-April 1.
FEMA Issues Public Notice for Counties Affected by March-April Tornadoes
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A public notice has been published that addresses FEMA’s intention to reimburse eligible government agencies and nonprofit organizations in 10 Tennessee counties on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work during the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes.
Private Nonprofit Arkansas Houses of Worship May Be Eligible for FEMA Help to Cover Tornado Damage
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Qualifying private nonprofit houses of worship in Arkansas may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover expenses related to the March 31 severe storms and tornadoes.
Wayne County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 22
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 22, in Waynesboro to accommodate residents who were affected by the storms and tornadoes and want to update their existing FEMA applications or learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.
Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Residents of San Bernardino County are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.