News from September 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Responds to Hurricane Idalia, Encourages People to Be Vigilant to Post-Storm Risks
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is in Florida and will survey damage from Hurricane Idalia with Gov. Ron DeSantis. Together with Gov. DeSantis, Administrator Criswell will meet with local officials, emergency response staff and meet with survivors. They will be surveying damage in Cedar Key and Horseshoe Beach following briefings at the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee.
FEMA and MEMA Warn Disaster Survivors: Beware of Fraud Attempts
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) warn disaster survivors that fraud attempts often increase during recovery from natural disasters like the June tornadoes.
Richmond Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for After Investigators Discover His Collection of Nearly One Million Child Sexual Abuse Images
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - David Julien, 65, of Richmond, Indiana, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt of child sexual abuse material.
Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: FEMA “Save Your Family’s Treasures" preservation teams will continue their local demonstrations on how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items, using techniques taught by Heritage Emergency National Task Force conservation experts.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia beginning on Aug. 27, 2023, and continuing.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for South Carolina
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Idalia beginning Aug. 29, 2023, and continuing.
DHS Recruitment Event a Success
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Over 2,400 attendees attended large-scale recruitment event in Arlington, Texas
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close in Observance of Labor Day, Will Reopen September 5
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: All Disaster Recovery Centers across Vermont will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.
Public Assistance for Houses of Worship
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Houses of Worship and other nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to reimburse their costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides.
Stanislaus County Man Pleads Guilty to Passing Forged Treasury Bonds
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA Ronnie Douglas Fleming, 37, of Keyes, pleaded guilty today to passing a counterfeit obligation of the United States, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Public press releases: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement publishes 88 in August
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
There were 88 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in August.
TSA prepared for end-of-summer and Labor Day weekend at SEA and nationally
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
Release: SEATTLE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates more than 365,000 people will be screened through security checkpoints at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) during the Labor Day weekend travel period, which begins Friday, September 1 and runs through Wednesday, September 6. With sustained high passenger volumes, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for every step of the air travel experience.
United States Files Forfeiture Action to Recover Cryptocurrency Traceable to Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: This is the fourth civil forfeiture action filed seeking forfeiture of cryptocurrency traced to fraud schemes targeting Massachusetts victims
Self-Professed Shot Caller Sentenced for Retaliation Plots
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Johnny Dolph, 50, originally of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sentenced today in Omaha, Nebraska, by Chief United States District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. to an overall cumulative sentence of 150 months imprisonment for 10 Counts: Felon in Possession ...
Chad Thomas Sentenced For Fraudulent PPP Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: GREENEVILLE, TN On Aug. 21, 2023, Chad B. Thomas, 41, of Blountville, Tennessee, was sentenced to 40 months imprisonment by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, United States District Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.
Disaster Recovery Center to Open Sept. 1 in Lāhainā
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU - A Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, Sept. 1, in Lāhainā to help residents who were affected by the wildfires learn about local, state and federal assistance programs.
ICE conducts single adult, family unit removal flights Aug. 31
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, facilitated multiple removal flights, including single adults and family units, to Central America, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica and Peru...
Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Traveling to Kentucky to Engage in Sexual Conduct with a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: OWENSBORO, KY An Indiana man was sentenced yesterday to 6 years and 8 months in prison for traveling to Kentucky to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.
Stanislaus County Man Pleads Guilty to Passing Forged Treasury Bonds
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA Ronnie Douglas Fleming, 37, of Keyes, pleaded guilty today to passing a counterfeit obligation of the United States, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
FEMA Teams in Field to Help Hurricane Idalia Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources.