News from June 2023
Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland and McClain counties to Close June 10
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Cleveland and McClain counties will close permanently June 10. The DRCs assist survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20. Those centers are located at...
SAFECOM Releases Updated Introductory Presentation for Stakeholder Use
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: SAFECOM is constantly adapting to the evolutions of the emergency communications ecosystem. As such, SAFECOM updated the Introduction to SAFECOM presentation, which provides stakeholders with information on SAFECOMs history, goals, and structure. The presentation can be usedby SAFECOM members as a promotional...
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 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.
TSA stops gun at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from bringing a handgun onboard an airplane at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) Saturday.
FEMA Awards Additional $368.5 million in Hurricane Ida Public Assistance Grants
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Fifth Coast Guard District-Cape May, NJ discussed on June 6 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Boston, Massachusetts - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Suffolk 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.
Dozens sentenced for their roles in Atlanta-based fraud and money laundering operation that stole over $30 million from individuals and companies
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA More than three dozen individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted individuals, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States. The defendants used business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, and retirement account scams, among other frauds, to steal more than $30 million from numerous victims.
Peters and Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Screening of Vehicles and Cargo at Ports of Entry
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to improve screening of vehicles and cargo entering the United States by increasing the use of non-intrusive inspection systems,...
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone on June 6
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safety Zone; Annual Fireworks Displays Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone discussed on June 6 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Joint Guide to Securing Remote Access Software Released by CISA and Partners
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Guide Helps Organizations Detect and Defend Against Malicious Actors Abusing Remote Access Software
Advanced Imaging Technology installed at Gogebic-Iron County Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: IRONWOOD, Michigan A state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machine has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Gogebic-Iron County Airport (IWD).
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Markers 0.0-0.3, Pittsburgh, PA on June 6
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA stops gun at South Bend International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: SOUTH BEND Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at South Bend International Airport (SBN) prevented a passenger from bringing a handgun onto their flight on Sunday.
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District-Lewes, DE discussed on June 6 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District-Beach Haven, NJ on June 6
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
ICE conducts removal flights June 6
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala as part of dozens of flights conducted each week throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Lake of the Ozarks MM .5-1, Approximately 500 Feet Off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO on June 6
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Border Encounters Remain Low as Biden-Harris Administration’s Comprehensive Plan to Manage the Border After Title 42 in Effect
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Since the CDC’s Title 42 public health Order lifted and the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive plan to manage the border went into full effect on May 12, DHS has continued to experience a significant reduction in encounters at the Southwest Border.