News from 2023


Oklahoma; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charge In Online Romance Scheme

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Iona K Coates (67, Orange Park) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Coates faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to the victims in the case.


Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA stops gun at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Release: MILWAUKEE Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Friday.


Hoopa Valley Tribe; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at White House Summit, Back to School Safely: Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools

News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the White House’s Summit, Back to School Safely: Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools, on August 8, 2023.


Guam; Emergency and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria; Amendment No.1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Stay #SummerReady in August: Join Free Webinar on Combatting Extreme Heat 

News Release: CHICAGO - Aug. 15, 2023, at 1 pm CT, FEMA and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships will be co-hosting a free webinar on Extreme Heat and the Impacts on Mental Health. Focused on mental health impacts of extreme heat, especially on those who are at greatest risk, the hour-long webinar will offer preparedness tips, best community engagement practices and lessons learned from non-governmental organizations on reducing impacts of extreme heat.


Homeland Security Department discusses Texas; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Maine; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Prepare Now for the Peak of Atlantic Hurricane Season

News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - As peak activity in the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency urge Virgin Islanders to review and update preparedness plans. Take immediate steps to prepare yourself and loved ones. Replenish your emergency preparedness kit, practice your emergency communications plan and stay alert.


Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Deconna Burke (34, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving COVID Relief Fraud through the Paycheck Protection Program. Burke faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prisonand payment of restitution to the United States government. No sentencing date has been set.


South Louisiana Man Sentenced for Counterfeiting

News Release: LAFAYETTE, LAGabriel Bates, 33, of Opelousas, Louisiana, was sentenced today for counterfeiting, announcedUnited StatesAttorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Bates to 26 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. Bates pleaded guilty to the charge on April 12, 2023.


Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Emergency and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Alabama; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Hoopa Valley Tribe; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses California; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug. 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.