News from April 2023
TSA officers prevent two men from carrying loaded guns in two days at Washington Dulles International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Florida man and a Virginia man from bringing their loaded handguns onto flights on Sunday, April 23, and Monday, April 24.
TSA to host hiring event for Transportation Security Officers at the Traverse City Michigan Works
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) who work at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
TSA Hawaii focuses on security effectiveness while also caring for one of their own
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at two of Hawaii’s airports discovered prohibited items concealed on the bodies of travelers during routine screening at the security checkpoint in the past two weeks. Their exemplary actions have also extended beyond the security checkpoint as they prioritize taking care of each other.
DHS S&T Announces $45M Funding Opportunity for New Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Accredited United States colleges and universities are invited to submit proposals to lead the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security in the Arctic (HSA). The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a funding opportunity to lead the new Center for up to 10 years and a total of $45 million through a cooperative agreement.
DHS S&T Technologically Speaking Podcast Receives Prestigious Government Communications Award
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Technologically Speaking, a podcast from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), was recognized by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) this week with a Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award of Excellence in podcasting.
Feature Article: Reimagining Gunshot Detection for Enhanced Community Safety
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
New portable system employs two methods of detection for increased accuracy and reduced false positives.
HS S&T Forms New Startup Cohort to Strengthen Software Supply Chain Visibility Tools
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced seven awardees from the “Software Supply Chain Visibility Tools” topic call which sought innovative technologies to provide software bill of materials (SBOMs) based capabilities for stakeholders within the enterprise, system administrator, and software development communities
U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand Release Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Cybersecurity officials provide recommendations and resources to help communities balance efficiency and innovation with cybersecurity, privacy protections, and national security
CISA Announces Plans to Establish Logging Made Easy Service
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The U.S. agency plans to build on successful service formerly offered by U.K. National Cyber Security Centre
Salute to Emergency Communications Coordinators: Stories from the Field
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
From planning to disaster response to assessments, our Emergency Communications Coordinators engage stakeholders across the nation and address the complex issues facing the emergency communications ecosystem.
CISA - Building Cyber Hygiene Capacity in Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Cybersecurity is a global issue. A system or network vulnerability exploited on the other side of the world can quickly cause implications across geographical boundaries, directly impacting the critical infrastructure Americans rely on for their way of life.
CISA, Cyber National Mission Force Leaders Share How They Partner: First-Ever Ops Revealed to Industry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
In line with the theme for this year’s RSA Conference,
CISA, FEMA and FCC Hold First National Meeting of State Alerting Officials
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
CISA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) held the first National Meeting of State Alerting Officials on April 25-26 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cannon County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 21
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
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 Extends Deadline for HBCU/Minority Serving Institutions Summer Internship Program, Opens Program to Tribal Colleges
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
FEMA is extending the application deadline for its Summer 2023 Minority Serving Institutions Internship, and will open the program to tribal colleges.
Federal Assistance for Tornado Survivors Tops $1.6 Million
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
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.
When Applying for Disaster Assistance, Provide FEMA with Your Insurance Documentation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $5.5 million in disaster assistance for Arkansas survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31.
Indiana: Be Alert for Post-Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
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.
Two Mobile Registration Intake Centers Open in Kern County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Residents who were affected by the recent severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can apply for FEMA disaster assistance at Mobile Registration Intake Centers in Lake Isabella and Shafter.
Million-Dollar Allocation from FEMA to Repair Coliseums
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The Raymond Dalmau Coliseum is “the home of sports.” That is how the mayor of the municipality of Quebradillas, Heriberto Vélez Vélez, described the home of the Pirates of the National Superior Basketball League (BSN).