News from April 2023
Cannon County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 21
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened at 7 a.m. Friday, April 21, in Woodbury 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.
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Vicksburg
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are making home repairs after the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Vicksburg to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.
A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Tulare County
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Farmersville in Tulare County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2023.
Tipton County Disaster Recovery Center to Open April 16
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16, in Tipton County 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.
FEMA Seeks New Members for its National Advisory Council
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council.
Federal Assistance for Tornado Survivors Tops $1.6 Million
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Two weeks after Tennessee was granted a major disaster declaration for the March 31 to April 1 storms and tornadoes, more than $1.60 million in federal assistance was approved for Tennessee homeowners, renters and business owners.
Oklahoma Survivors in McClain and Pottawatomie Counties Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20 could be eligible for help from FEMA.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility on April 25
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The five FEMA and the State of Arkansas joint Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will begin new hours of operation on Sunday, April 23. The centers assist survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31.
FEMA Holds its First Water Summit
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -Among the most critical impacts of Hurricane Maria was damage related to water resources. Likewise, landslides caused or aggravated some of that damage, something that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will address during its first Water Symposium scheduled for Thursday, April 27.
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds
FEMA Continues to Offer Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Vicksburg
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Vicksburg to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.
A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Monterey County
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened this week in the town of Pajaro in Monterey County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA on April 25
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 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.
Safety Zone; Gulf of Mexico, Marathon, FL discussed on April 26 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Midpines in Mariposa County
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Midpines, where residents who were affected by the February/March severe storms and flooding can get information on disaster assistance.
Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 27, 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.
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on April 26 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.