News from 2023
FEMA Seeking Local Hires to Help Guam Recover
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: As Guam continues recovering from Typhoon Mawar, FEMA is looking for local hires in Guam with experience in several areas including civil rights, environmental historic preservation, external affairs, human resources, interagency recovery coordination, logistics, operations, planning and public assistance.
The Family That Serves: A Way of Life
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: Steven Quattrocchi, a criminal investigator in the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), shares his perspective on the support of his family over his 22-year career.
Implementation of a Family Reunification Parole Process for Colombians 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 Guatemalans 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.
Nebraska man convicted for possession of firearms following HSI, law enforcement partner investigation
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: OMAHA, Neb. - Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Kansas City Taekuk Cho and Acting United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Senior United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard has sentenced Donald Greuter, Jr., 57, of Upland, Nebraska on June 29 to...
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Nomination of Jeff Rezmovic to serve as the CFO of DHS
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the nomination from President Joseph R. Biden of Jeff Rezmovic to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Homeland Security.
TSA detected 49 firearms at Chicago airports in first six months of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: CHICAGO Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 49 handguns at Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) security checkpoints from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023. In the same period in 2022, 60 firearms were stopped.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Vermont
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by flooding beginning on July 9, and continuing.
Murray County, Oklahoma, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 11, 2024, for Murray County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
FEMA Seeking Local Hires to Help Guam Recover
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: As Guam continues recovering from Typhoon Mawar, FEMA is looking for local hires in Guam with experience in several areas including civil rights, environmental historic preservation, external affairs, human resources, interagency recovery coordination, logistics, operations, planning and public assistance.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 17 at Richmond Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: RICHMOND, Va. Residents in the Virginia state capital and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at Richmond International Airport from July 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in the terminal.
TSA detected 18 firearms at Wisconsin airports in first six months of 2023 Most recently, firearms were brought to Milwaukee and Appleton checkpoints in the past week
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: MILWAUKEE Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 18 handguns at Wisconsin airport security checkpoints from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023. In the same period in 2022, 12 firearms were stopped.
FEMA Announces 2023 Youth Preparedness Council
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the new group of dedicated young people who committed to engaging and advocating for preparedness as part of the 2023-2024 FEMA national Youth Preparedness Council.
TSA offers tips for fans departing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following 2023 MLB All-Star Game
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: SEATTLE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is advising fans attending the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle to know the rules of the game and come prepared for the security screening process on their trip home from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Protect Documents to Start Your Recovery if a Disaster Strikes
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - Once the immediate danger passes after a hurricane or other disaster, having important documents such as insurance policies and property records will be crucial to help you start the recovery process. Taking time now to safeguard critical documents will give you peace of mind, and help you avoid additional stress during the difficult days after a disaster.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Baird Springs Fire in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Baird Springs Fire burning in Grant County, Washington.
Johnston County, Oklahoma, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 11, 2024, for Johnston County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
FEMA and SiriusXM Expand Relationship to Enhance Delivery of Emergency Alerts
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA and SiriusXM today announced an expansion of their relationship that will enhance connectivity of FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), National Public Warning System. As part of the new program, SiriusXM will give FEMA access to secure bandwidth on SiriusXM’s proprietary satellite radio system to provide additional connectivity between FEMA and the National Public Warning System (NPWS) network.
Committee Releases FY24 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, July 12th at 5:00 p.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Virginia
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Surry Power Station during the week of July 17, 2023. The exercise will assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.