News from May 2023


The Federal Partnership for Interoperable Communications (FPIC) Releases The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Encryption in P25 Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Systems Guide

The Federal Partnership for Interoperable Communications (FPIC) has released The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Encryption in P25 Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Systems document


Make a difference in Public Service – Join CISA!

This week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joins government partners across the nation to celebrate and thank all of those who have dedicated their careers to public service


CISA Releases White Paper Highlighting R&D Needs and Strategic Actions for Enhancing the Resilience of Critical Infrastructure

By Stephen Cauffman, Acting Deputy Associate Director of ISD Planning & Innovation and Vice Chair of the Resilient Investment Planning and Development Working Group


FEMA Awards Rhode Island Nearly $1.6 Million for Covid Equipment Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.6 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of purchasing, warehousing and distributing materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.


As Kentucky Rebuilds, FEMA Helps Build Resiliency

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to commonwealth and local governments, to help communities quickly respond to and recover from major disasters.



Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance

Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.


FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response

FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Review Your Plan, Prepare Now Before Hurricane Season Starts

Now is the time to prepare yourself and your household for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.


Disaster Recovery Center Open in Grant County

The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Grant County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.


Disaster Recovery Center Open in Owen County

The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Owen County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.


Disaster Recovery Center Open in Benton County

The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Benton County from May 4-6 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.


Three Weeks Left for Mississippi Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Support

Mississippi homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have three weeks left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is May 25, 2023.


FEMA Awards Rhode Island Nearly $1.6 Million for Covid Equipment Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.6 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of purchasing, warehousing and distributing materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.


As Kentucky Rebuilds, FEMA Helps Build Resiliency

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to commonwealth and local governments, to help communities quickly respond to and recover from major disasters.



Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance

Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.


FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response

FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Broward County

The State of Florida and FEMA are operating a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Broward County.


Cleveland County Disaster Survivors Now Eligible for FEMA

Cleveland County has been added to the major disaster declaration for Oklahoma’s tornadoes, straight-line wind and severe storms April 19-20.