News from August 2023
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Former Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Deconna Burke (34, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving COVID Relief Fraud through the Paycheck Protection Program. Burke faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prisonand payment of restitution to the United States government. No sentencing date has been set.
South Louisiana Man Sentenced for Counterfeiting
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
News Release: LAFAYETTE, LAGabriel Bates, 33, of Opelousas, Louisiana, was sentenced today for counterfeiting, announcedUnited StatesAttorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Bates to 26 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. Bates pleaded guilty to the charge on April 12, 2023.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Emergency and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Alabama; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Hoopa Valley Tribe; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 2
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses California; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 2
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Former Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Deconna Burke (34, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving COVID Relief Fraud through the Paycheck Protection Program. Burke faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prisonand payment of restitution to the United States government. No sentencing date has been set.
FEMA Cost-Share Adjustment Grants New Mexico More Funds for Cerro Pelado Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, New Mexico - FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional funds available for the state of New Mexico to help local communities in Los Alamos and Sandoval counties recover from the 2022 Cerro Pelado Fire.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Windham County
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8 a.m. Aug. 9 in Jamaica (Windham County) to help Vermont residents affected by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The joint recovery center, a temporary facility established in partnership between the town, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and answer questions in person.
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Kohala Ranch Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Aug. 8 to assist the state of Hawaii to combat the Kohala Ranch Fire burning in Hawaii County.
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Lahaina Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Aug. 9 to assist the state of Hawaii to combat the Lahaina Fire burning in Maui County.
Continued Rental Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: If you live in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham or Windsor counties and were affected by the July severe storms and received initial rental assistance from FEMA you may be eligible for continued rental assistance.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield to Close Temporarily
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield will close temporarily at 5 p.m. Aug. 10. It will reopen at 1 p.m. Aug.12; it will then continue to be open regular hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The joint recovery center, a temporary facility established in partnership between the town, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and answer questions in person.
Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J, and M Nonimmigrants; Corrections discussed on Aug. 9 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Aug. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
South Louisiana Man Sentenced for Counterfeiting
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: LAFAYETTE, LAGabriel Bates, 33, of Opelousas, Louisiana, was sentenced today for counterfeiting, announcedUnited StatesAttorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Bates to 26 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. Bates pleaded guilty to the charge on April 12, 2023.
Living with Osteoarthritis
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. It is the most common type of arthritis and is more common in older people. OA affects each person differently. For some people, osteoarthritis is relatively mild and does not affect day-to-day activities. For others, it causes significant pain and disability. Joint damage usually develops gradually over years, although it could worsen quickly in some people.
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Pulehu Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Aug. 9 to assist the state of Hawaii to combat the Pulehu Fire burning in Maui County.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Typhoon Mawar Recovery Efforts in Guam
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the territory of Guam to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar from May 22-29, 2023.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Lamoille and Caledonia County
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: Disaster Recovery Centers will open at 8 a.m. Aug. 10 in Johnson (Lamoille County) and Danville (Caledonia County) to help Vermont residents affected by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The joint recovery center, a temporary facility established in partnership between the town, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and answer questions in person.