News from August 2023
Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events As 17 States Experience Record Breaking Heat
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis.
TSA prepared at SAN for busy end-of-summer, Labor Day weekend travel surge
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: SAN DIEGO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is prepared and staffed for what is projected to be a very busy end-of-summer and Labor Day weekend travel surge. With passenger volumes that consistently exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic levels this summer, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared every step of the air travel experience.
Cook County Recovery Update: By the Numbers
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Recovery continues after the June 29 - July 2 severe storms and flooding affected residents in Cook County. Federal support, as of Aug. 25, includes...
Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events as 17 States Experience Record-Breaking Heat
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis.
Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mianus River, Greenwich, CT on Aug. 25
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at Naturalization Ceremony in Boston, MA
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at naturalization ceremony at Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA on Aug. 24, 2023.
TSA stresses importance of Know Before You Go for travel out of BWI Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: LINTHICUM, Md. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend of travel and has some advice and tips to make the checkpoint screening process go smoothly.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Iowa
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 24 to May 13, 2023.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Colorado
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from June 8-23, 2023.
Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Black River, Lorain, OH, South of East Erie Avenue Bridge Adjacent to Black River Landing discussed on Aug. 25 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Assistance Available for Alaska Spring Flooding
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in Copper River, Kuspuk, Lower Kuskokwim, Lower Yukon, and Yukon Flats Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) affected by the ice jam and snow melt flooding between May 12 and June 3, 2023.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: “The Department of Homeland Security is closely monitoring the situation surrounding this afternoon’s racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that led to the tragic, senseless death of three innocent people today. We are and will continue to provide support to law enforcement and to the Jacksonville community to help keep Floridians safe."
Week ending Aug. 12: 13 notices published by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
There were 13 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Aug. 12, according to the Federal Register.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: “The Department of Homeland Security is closely monitoring the situation surrounding this afternoon’s racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that led to the tragic, senseless death of three innocent people today. We are and will continue to provide support to law enforcement and to the Jacksonville community to help keep Floridians safe."
Debris Pick-Up to Begin in Three Additional Villages: Chalan Pago, Mangilao, and Yona
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: With debris clean-up teams on the ground, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission continues with three new villages (Chalan Pago, Mangilao, and Yona) beginning debris clean-up this week.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Activates Helpline for Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Vermont survivors of the July 7-17, 2023, severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides now have access to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Helpline. Experts will be available to offer advice on how to build your home back stronger and safer.
FEMA Celebrates Disaster Resilience Month with Visit to DC Water Plant to Highlight Floodwall Project
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Senior Officials, Victoria Salinas and Janice Barlow, toured DC Water’s Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant to celebrate Disaster Resilience Month this August. The tour highlighted the innovative work the District of Columbia and DC Water are doing to reduce flood risk.
Reminder Federal Taxes Must Be Filed Yearly
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: As a reminder, it is your civic obligation to pay your federal and state income taxes. In addition to federal law, the ethical standards of conduct rule in 5 CFR § 2635.809 and DHS Directive 0480.1 hold Executive Branch employees accountable for paying taxes. Federal employees must make an honest attempt to fulfill all just financial obligations, especially those such as federal, state, or local taxes that are imposed by law.
Harry Reid International Airport Canine Dina voted TSAs Cutest Canine of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON Dina, a three-year old German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) explosives detection canine at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), is the winner of the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) 2023 Cutest Canine Contest.