News from May 2023


U.S. and International Partners Release Advisory Warning of PRC State-Sponsored Cyber Activity

News Release: Advisory Includes Technical Information to Help Organizations Search for Malicious Activity on their Networks


Beaches Prepare with FEMA Funds for this Summer’s Wave of Visitors

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The seaside towns of Aguadilla, Carolina and Manatí recently received nearly $1.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to restore its beaches. This obligation is part of over $9 million that the agency has earmarked for recreative areas in these and other beaches of the island.


DHS-USCG grant application closes on July 26

Boating Safety Data Collection and Analysis Grant grant opened on May 25.


Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs

News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists


Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Anniversary of the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which occurred one year ago


FEMA Suspends Flood Map Reviews in 38 California Counties

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will suspend processing two types of flood map revision requests in 38 California counties starting July 1, 2023. This pause will affect requests for Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) and Conditional Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (CLOMR-F).


United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments

News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.


Peters, Stabenow & Slotkin Call on FDA to Take All Possible Actions to Mitigate Cancer Drug Shortages

News Release: Dear Commissioner Califf: We are deeply concerned with the worsening shortages of chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin and carboplatin, and urge the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to do everything in its power to alleviate the strain on patients and prevent delays in life-saving treatments. We...


Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on May 25

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Today, May 25, is the Last Day to Apply

News Release: MADISON, Miss. - For survivors of the March tornadoes, today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola or Sharkey counties with uninsured or underinsured storm-related losses may be eligible. The deadline is 11:59 p.m., Central Time, today.


ICE conducts removal flights May 23-25

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Peru as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.


Homeland Security Department discusses Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Oregon; Extension of Comment Period on May 25

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, Federal Support Continues

News Release: MADISON, Miss. -With the application period ending today, the Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will close permanently at 5 p.m. today, May 25, 2023.


Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs

News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists


TSA recognizes officer from Boise Airport for rescues on Boise River

Release: BOISE, Idaho - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recognized a local TSA officer who works at Boise Airport (BOI) for his heroic actions last summer when he helped rescue three people in distress who were floating the Boise River.


DHS Secretary Mayorkas Previews Summer Travel Season, Highlights TSA PreCheck® Perks

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security released b-roll for broadcast of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas inspecting new technology and operations at Dulles International Airport this week ahead of the summer travel season that kicks off with this weekend’s Memorial ...


DHS Secretary Mayorkas Previews Summer Travel Season, Highlights TSA PreCheck® Expansion

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security released b-roll for broadcast of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas inspecting new technology and operations at Dulles International Airport this week ahead of the summer travel season that kicks off with this weekend’s Memorial...


Disaster Recovery Centers Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. All locations will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 30.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 26

FY23 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) - Continuing Training Grants (CTG) - National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) grant opened on May 26.


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on May 25 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.