News from August 2023
Photo Release -- FEMA, Federal Partners Continue Hawaii Response Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is working closely with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors in Maui jumpstart their recovery.
Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Lahaina Boat Basin, Maui, HI-Emergency Operations and Port Recovery discussed on Aug. 15 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
The Family That Serves: How Family Support Drives Public Service
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: Former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee Rodrigo Aviles, who recently began a new position with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), shares how his family has been there for him during his 20-year career at DHS.
FEMA, Federal Agencies Continue to Support Communities Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues to work closely in Hawaii with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors jumpstart their recovery. More than 190 search and rescue team members and over 380 FEMA employees are deployed to assist Hawaii residents in their greatest time of need, including 100 Disaster Survivor Assistance staff on Maui to help survivors register for assistance and identify and report any critical needs.
Telos Corporation becomes TSAs second official TSA PreCheck enrollment provider
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it is expanding TSA PreCheck with Telos Corporation, which is now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment services at 10 locations.
Experts to Share Tips on Salvaging Family Treasures
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Learn how to salvage your storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures by meeting with preservation specialists at the Vermont State Fair and local Disaster Recovery Centers.
FEMA Deputy Administrator Hooks Addresses Business Leaders in Hawaii, Urges Disaster Survivors to Register for Federal Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks addressed business leaders in Hawaii during a call today, providing an update on the agency’s efforts to help survivors jumpstart their recovery from the disastrous wildfires in Maui.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Hawaii to supplement response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing.
Cook County Disaster Survivors: Apply for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Cook County residents affected by the severe storms and flooding of June 29 - July 2, 2023, may now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.
DHS is Hiring: Law Enforcement & Mission Support Recruitment Event
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- On August 22 and 23, DHS is hosting a two-day, in-person event in Arlington, Texas to fill hundreds of law enforcement and mission-critical positions across the Department. Attendees of the “DHS is Hiring: Law Enforcement & Mission Support Recruitment Event " will have the opportunity to interview with DHS hiring managers on-the-spot and some could walk away with a tentative job offer.
FEMA Opens First Disaster Recovery Center on Maui
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Maui residents who were affected by the recent wildfires can now apply for federal disaster assistance at a joint Disaster Recovery Center that opened today at the University of Hawaii Maui College, 310 W. Ka’ahumanu Avenue, Kahului, Hawaii.
Homeland Security Department discusses Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2024 Annual Review on Aug. 16
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA, Federal Partners Continue to Provide Critical Aid to Hawaii Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will provide Hawaii response updates at the White House press briefing today, as first responders and search and rescue teams continue working in the devastated areas on Maui. To date, FEMA has approved more than $2.3 million in assistance to 1,331 households, including more than $798,000 in initial rental assistance, to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
FEMA Funding Approved for Dawson Springs
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has announced it will provide the Commonwealth with a total of more than $5.8 million to reimburse the Dawson Springs Housing Authority for the demolition and re-building of an apartment complex destroyed by a tornado Dec. 10, 2021. The 26 buildings in the Clarksdale Court Apartments...
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement in the Aftermath of the Wildfires in Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in areas impacted by the devastating wildfires in Hawaii.
New Hours for Disaster Recovery Centers
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: All nine Disaster Recovery Centers in Vermont have new hours as of Aug. 16.
Applying For FEMA Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 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.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley to Advise Department of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-In light of the increased focus on the increasing proliferation of fire as a threat to community safety and security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the appointment of Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin M. Crowley to the Homeland...
Car Seat Safety
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Did you know that 46% of car seats and booster seats are installed incorrectly? Choosing and installing the proper car seat can help keep your child safe. It is also important to take the correct precautions by and checking the height and weight requirements of the car set and fastening your child correctly, even if you are just going for a trip around the block. There are four main types are car seats to consider...
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Essex County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 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 Essex 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.