News from July 2023


Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers

News Release: Disaster Recovery Centers in Guam will have new hours of operation starting July 9. The centers will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sundays.


TSA to host hiring event for Indianapolis International Air

Release: INDIANAPOLIS The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, July 12 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).


Homeland Security Department discusses Technical Mapping Advisory Council on July 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the implementation of new family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s successful combination of expanded lawful pathways and strengthened...


DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the implementation of new family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s successful combination of expanded lawful pathways and strengthened ...


FEMA Seeking Properties to Support Disaster Survivors

News Release: FEMA is looking for property management companies and owners who have furnished properties that are ready to be leased. These properties can include various types, such as vacation rentals, corporate apartments, second homes, single-family homes, cooperatives, condominiums, townhouses, and other types...


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from April 30-May 1.


Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05


FEMA to Host #SummerReady Webinar for Stakeholders Next Week on Extreme Heat Preparedness, Mitigation Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON -- In support of FEMA's first ever #SummerReady campaign, the agency will host two webinars this summer for state, local, tribal and territorial officials to help stakeholders promote preparedness and resilience against extreme heat events.


Notice published on July 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to host TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center July 10-21

Release: MILWAUKEE Wisconsin residents can enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations TSA PreCheck application program inside Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in a special event this month.


Visitor Request Processing Systems (VRPS) discussed on July 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 9 to May 5, 2023.


Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05


Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 11 in week ending June 24

There were 11 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending June 24, according to the Federal Register.


“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4467” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on July 6

“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4467“ was published in the House section on page H3171 on July 6


Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05


Public Squares Have FEMA Funds for Repairs

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - With its theatrical performances and music events for residents and visitors, Los Fundadores Public Square in the Municipality of Santa Isabel represents one of the most important meeting places of the town. This is one of several plazas to which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted funds to boost the economic and social development of the area.


Additional Help Available to Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management (DCM). This FEMA-funded program, managed by Volunteer Florida, provides case managers that work directly with disaster survivors to identify their recovery unmet needs, develop a goal-oriented recovery plan, and match them with resources to help them achieve their long-term recovery.


Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05