News from September 2023
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on June 29, 2023.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: myE-Verify Program on Sept. 5
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Understanding Your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: Understanding Your FEMA Letter. HONOLULU - Hawaii residents who registered for FEMA assistance for the wildfires that began sweeping across Maui Aug. 8 will receive a determination letter from FEMA. In some cases, the letter may say you are ineligible for assistance. This is not a denial. It is important...
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 7, 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.
Notice published by Homeland Security Department on Sept. 5
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Grants for Cleaning Costs May Be Available for June Tornado Applicants
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - FEMA may be able to provide one-time financial assistance for cleaning costs to eligible residents of Jackson and Jasper counties whose homes were damaged by the June tornadoes.
FEMA Designates First Communities to Receive Targeted Assistance for Hazards Resilience
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, FEMA is announcing the initial designation of 483 census tracts that will be eligible for increased federal support to become more resilient to natural hazards and extreme weather worsened by the climate crisis. Congress directed FEMA to make these designations in the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022 and implement this bipartisan legislation to help build resilience to natural hazards in communities most at-risk due to climate change.
DHS Supports Interior Cities by Educating Qualified Noncitizens on Work Permit Eligibility
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a first-of-its-kind national campaign for noncitizens who are work-eligible but who have yet to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Hundreds of thousands of email and text notifications have been sent by the United...
FEMA Experts Offering Free Repair and Rebuilding Tips at Home Improvement and Hardware Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - FEMA is bringing its Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach specialists to home improvement and hardware stores in or near the communities affected by the June tornadoes and severe storms. These specialists can offer people tips about repairing, rebuilding, and improving their homes so these dwellings can better withstand severe weather.
Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.
Johnson Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 8
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - The Johnson Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at this location...
Guam Residents May Still Have Time to Appeal a FEMA Decision
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Those who applied for disaster assistance due to damages from Typhoon Mawar may still have time to appeal their initial FEMA decision. If you received a letter from FEMA saying that the information you provided is incomplete, or that you are ineligible for disaster assistance, you have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days of the date on the letter.
DHS Supports Interior Cities by Educating Qualified Noncitizens on Work Permit Eligibility
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a first-of-its-kind national campaign for noncitizens who are work-eligible but who have yet to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Hundreds of thousands of email and text notifications have been sent by the United ...
DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The TVTP Grant Program, administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships ...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Georgia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30, 2023.
ICE conducts single adult, family unit removal flights Sept. 7
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 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 as part of dozens of other routine...
FEMA, Team Rubicon Sign Agreement About Preparedness, Response and Recovery Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Leaders of FEMA and Team Rubicon, a veteran-led global disaster response organization, signed a memorandum today outlining how the organizations will continue to cooperate in carrying out disaster preparedness, response, recovery and other emergency management operations.
Puerto Rico’s Recovery Underway with Hazard Mitigation Support
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the development of project with mitigation measures that address a resilient preparation for Puerto Rico in the face of future atmospheric events. Hazard mitigation is any sustainable action that reduces or eliminates future disaster risks to people and property.
FEMA Assistance Available for Eligible Disaster-damaged Wells and Septic Systems
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif.- Residents who lost access to water through their private wells or had damage to their septic system caused by the severe winter storms may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on June 26, 2023.