News from August 2023
Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Sacramento, California
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 10, 2023
News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts an awards ceremony with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks at FEMA’s Consolidated Resource Center in Sacramento to present the DHS Secretary’s Awards to employees for their outstanding contributions and...
Cyber Safety Review Board Releases Report on Activities of Global Extortion-Focused Hacker Group Lapsus$
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) report summarizing the findings of its review into the activities associated with a threat actor group known as Lapsus$. The CSRB found that Lapsus$ leveraged simple techniques to evade...
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Upcountry Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 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 Upcountry Fire burning in Maui County.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone on Aug. 10
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Aug. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
South Louisiana Man Sentenced for Counterfeiting
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 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.
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Mauna Kea Beach Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 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 Mauna Kea Beach Fire burning in Hawaii County.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023 and continuing.
Ecotourism Project in Ciales Connects Nature with Urban Areas
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the municipality of Ciales in developing opportunities that promote ecotourism, highlight natural and historic resources, and connect outdoor recreational spaces. The agency has facilitated the assistance of several federal entities, such as the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, in the process of the town’s recovery.
Safety Zone; HBPW James DeYoung Powerplant Explosive Demolition; Macatawa discussed on Aug. 10 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Feature Article: Helping DHS Mitigate Explosive Threats
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: Every second counts when responders encounter an explosive device, and critical decisions must be made quickly in order to neutralize the threat while also ensuring the security of civilians, property, and the responders themselves. Knowledge is power, as they say, and the Science and Technology Directorate...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Montpelier
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8 a.m. Aug. 11 in Montpelier (Washington 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.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: ReadySetCyber Initiative Questionnaire on Aug. 10
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Former Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 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.
DHS Modernizes Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole Processes
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published Federal Register notices that will update and modernize the Cuban and Haitian family reunification parole (FRP) processes, reflecting extensive feedback from stakeholders on these important programs. With the modernization of these...
Applying For FEMA Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU, HI - On Thursday, Aug. 10, President Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Hawaii as a result of wildfires occurring August 8 and continuing.
TSA installs new security technology that enhance screening capabilities at West Virginia International Yeager Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners that enhance screening capabilities of carry-on items brought to the checkpoint by passengers ticketed to fly out of West Virginia International Yeager Airport.
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; September 2023 Meetings discussed on Aug. 11 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safety Zone; Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA discussed on Aug. 11 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Implementation of Changes to the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Process discussed on Aug. 11 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
What did Homeland Security Department publish on Aug. 11?
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.