News from 2023
FEMA Seeking Properties to Support Disaster Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: FEMA is looking for property management companies and owners who have furnished properties that are ready to be leased. These properties can include various types, such as vacation rentals, corporate apartments, second homes, single-family homes, cooperatives, condominiums, townhouses, and other types...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from April 30-May 1.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
FEMA to Host #SummerReady Webinar for Stakeholders Next Week on Extreme Heat Preparedness, Mitigation Projects
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- In support of FEMA's first ever #SummerReady campaign, the agency will host two webinars this summer for state, local, tribal and territorial officials to help stakeholders promote preparedness and resilience against extreme heat events.
Notice published on July 7 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to host TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center July 10-21
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
Release: MILWAUKEE Wisconsin residents can enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations TSA PreCheck application program inside Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in a special event this month.
Visitor Request Processing Systems (VRPS) discussed on July 7 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 9 to May 5, 2023.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 9, 2023
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 11 in week ending June 24
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 9, 2023
There were 11 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending June 24, according to the Federal Register.
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4467” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on July 6
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 10, 2023
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4467“ was published in the House section on page H3171 on July 6
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 10, 2023
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
Public Squares Have FEMA Funds for Repairs
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 10, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - With its theatrical performances and music events for residents and visitors, Los Fundadores Public Square in the Municipality of Santa Isabel represents one of the most important meeting places of the town. This is one of several plazas to which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted funds to boost the economic and social development of the area.
Additional Help Available to Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management (DCM). This FEMA-funded program, managed by Volunteer Florida, provides case managers that work directly with disaster survivors to identify their recovery unmet needs, develop a goal-oriented recovery plan, and match them with resources to help them achieve their long-term recovery.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Salvadorans discussed on July 10 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Hondurans on July 10
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on July 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA stopped 3,251 firearms at airport checkpoints nationwide during the first half of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 3,251 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first half of 2023, which ended June 30. The total represents an average 18 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints of which more than 92% were loaded. This is an increase from the first half of 2022 when Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) stopped 3,053 firearms at security checkpoints of which more than 86% were loaded.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 24 in Bucks County, Pa.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: WARMINSTER, Pa. Residents in the Bucks County, Pa., area and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the at the AAA office in Warminster, Pa., from July 14 to 28, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in the AA office parking lot in a specially marked mobile truck.
TSA prevents Washington County man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. A Washington County, Pa., man was prevented from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight this morning (July 10), when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected a loaded handgun in the mans carry-on bag. The 9 mm handgun was loaded with 11 bullets, including one in the chamber.