News from June 2023
88 press releases published in May by Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
There were 88 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in May.
Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Tomorrow
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: New York, NY - With hurricane season upon us, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages residents in Puerto Rico to get their families and property ready now. Taking early preparedness steps enhances the response and recovery processes from these severe weather events.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; CFK Swim Around Key West, Key West, FL on May 31
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen Stopped Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Fentanyl, Led to 284 Arrests
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Last week, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies announced the results of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, surge efforts to curtail the flow of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the United States from Mexico, as the U.S. Department of Justice announced referrals for prosecution in cases stemming from the operations in Arizona and Southern California.
ICE conducts removal flights May 31
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today conducted multiple removal flights including to El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
Exercises Strengthen Territorial, Federal Partners’ Preparedness for Hurricane Season
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - Last week, the Government of the Virgin Islands and federal partners participated in a series of response and initial recovery exercises as well as functional drills to bolster preparedness efforts before Atlantic hurricane season.
FEMA Personnel in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Continue to Support Recovery Efforts Following Impact of Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues coordinating meal, supplies and generator deliveries in Guam with local, territorial, federal, nonprofit organizations and private sector partners to help residents recover.
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
Safety Zone; 47th Annual Swim Around Key West, Key West, FL discussed on May 31 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Guam Survivors Don’t Need to Wait on FEMA to Start Cleaning Up from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Guam residents affected by Typhoon Mawar don’t need to wait for a visit from a FEMA housing inspector or their insurance company to start cleaning up and making repairs. FEMA inspectors and insurance claims adjusters can verify damage even though cleanup has begun.
TSA prepared for summer travel season at Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: ROANOKE, Va.--The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for summer travel in and out of Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports.
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Guam homeowners and renters who were affected by Typhoon Mawar may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Upper Makefield Saves Residents Money on Flood Insurance Premiums
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Residents of Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania now have lower flood insurance premiums because of the community’s initiatives to implement better floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Federal Emergency Management Agency created the voluntary...
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Other Disasters in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana on May 31
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page proposed rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Powhatan County
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Powhatan County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 2023 International Counterterrorism Conference
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the International Counterterrorism Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
DHS Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen Stopped Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Fentanyl, Led to 284 Arrests
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Last week, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies announced the results of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, surge efforts to curtail the flow of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the United States from Mexico, as the U.S. Department of Justice announced referrals for prosecution in cases stemming from the operations in Arizona and Southern California.
Spring into Action - Volunteer Opportunities
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Warm weather is here and it’s time to spring into action. It’s a great time to get outside and volunteer in your community. There are many ways to help others and be outside to enjoy the spring weather.
FEMA May Bridge Insurance Gaps
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma residents affected by the April 19-20 severe weather, straight-line winds and tornadoes are urged to file with their insurance company before registering for assistance from FEMA.