News from May 2023
When Disaster Strikes, Emergency Communicators Need to Get Connected and Stay Connected
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Whether emergency communicators find themselves responding to a wide-scale disaster or a more localized event, the last things they need to worry about are congested networks or communications failures. Access to reliable and secure communications is a lifeline between all the people who play a role in an emergency response and often can make the difference between life and death. Something that both of us have personally experienced in our careers in public safety.
Peters & Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Commercial Satellites from Cybersecurity Threats
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help protect commercial satellite owners and operators from disruptive...
U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand Release Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Cybersecurity officials provide recommendations and resources to help communities balance efficiency and innovation with cybersecurity, privacy protections, and national security
DHS-OPO offers new grant application process starting May 4
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
Terrorism and Targeted Violence Research and Evaluation grant opened on May 4.
FEMA Obligation Supports the Conservation of Freshwater Fish
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Fish Hatchery in the municipality of Maricao will have a new opportunity to continue cultivating fish species that sustain the population of aquatic life in the islands' reservoirs. The hatchery facilities, which are part of the National Register of Historic Places, will be repaired with over $6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Benton County
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - 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.
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Owen County
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - 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.
Trilateral statement on joint commitment to Latin America
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: The United States, Spain, and Canada hereby announce our intent to partner together to deepen our engagement in Latin America. This partnership will promote safe, orderly, humane, and regular migration, and create economic and social opportunities and strengthen development options for the people of...
FEMA Obligation Supports the Conservation of Freshwater Fish
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Fish Hatchery in the municipality of Maricao will have a new opportunity to continue cultivating fish species that sustain the population of aquatic life in the islands' reservoirs. The hatchery facilities, which are part of the National Register of Historic Places, will be repaired with over $6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
CISA, Cyber National Mission Force Leaders Share How They Partner: First-Ever Ops Revealed to Industry
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO In line with the theme for this years RSA Conference,Stronger Together,Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William J. Hartman, U.S. Cyber Commands Cyber National Mission Force commander, delivered a presentation on the importance of partnership in defending Americas critical infrastructure while holding malicious cyber actors accountable.
Homeland Security Department discusses Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, Northwest Pennsylvania Sub-Committee Vacancy on May 3
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Feature Article: Putting Our Heads Together for Firefighter Safety
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Originally published in the Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Journal in February, this article highlights how S&T and Texas Tech University (TTU) are joining forces to give a classic piece of gear a modern update. Reprinted with permission.
Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
As Kentucky Rebuilds, FEMA Helps Build Resiliency
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Frankfort, KY - FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to commonwealth and local governments, to help communities quickly respond to and recover from major disasters. FEMA’s engineers and project managers work with local officials to help rebuild and restore community facilities and infrastructure damaged by the severe storms and flooding that occurred between July 26-29, 2022.
Public-Private Partners Huddle to Tackle Security at the 88th Annual NFL Draft
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Kansas City, Mo. Local officials, federal agencies, and military engineers went the whole nine yards in partnering with the National Football League (NFL) to enhance security for the 88th annual draft that concluded this past weekend. In the months leading up to this years highly anticipated draft, the...
Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
Nearly $4 Billion in Flood Insurance Payments Reach Policyholders After Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Months after Hurricane Ian swept across the southeast United States in 2022, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid over $3.9 billion to more than 48,000 policyholders.
FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- 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.
646 press releases published in April by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
There were 646 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in April.
Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong discussed on May 4 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.