News from 2023
Disaster Legal Services Available
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: NDIANAPOLIS - Hoosiers in disaster-designated counties affected by recent severe storms and tornadoes may now have access to free legal advice through Disaster Legal Services (DLS), which provides free help with disaster-related legal issues for low-income disaster survivors.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Owen County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Owen County on May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH discussed on May 22 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 24
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 6 grant opened on May 23.
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 23
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 8 grant opened on May 23.
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 23
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 1 grant opened on May 23.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Monongahela River Mile Marker 122-122.5, Rivesville, WV on May 22
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Man convicted of torture, exporting weapons parts, related services to Iraq
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A federal jury convicted a Pennsylvania man on May 19 for numerous crimes, including the 2015 torture of an Estonian citizen in connection with the operation of an illegal weapons manufacturing plant in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Philadelphia and the...
DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 24
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 3 grant opened on May 23.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Monroe County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Monroe County on May 18-20 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
FEMA Administrator Delivers Commencement Address, Receives Honorary Degree from Dickinson College
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell delivered the 2023 commencement address at Dickinson College on Sunday, after receiving an honorary degree from Dickinson College President John E. Jones III.
Special Local Regulations; Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race, Lake Washington, WA discussed on May 22 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 24
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 4 grant opened on May 23.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Owen County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Owen County on May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is May 25
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. -This Thursday, May 25, is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. If you are a survivor of the March tornados and severe storms and interested in help with your recovery, submit your application by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
Democrats Vote Against Fully Funding the VA
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: This week, Republicans on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee displayed their continued support for our veterans by introducing and subsequently approving the Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 bill.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 24
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 9 grant opened on May 23.
S&T’s Founding Scientists Return to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Ten months following the catastrophic 9/11 attacks, nine scientists and one support staff left their homes, families, and jobs to relocate to Washington, DC. Tapped by the White House through the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories for their scientific talent, their task was to help create the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and stand up its Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in the Transition Planning Office (TPO).
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists