News from 2023
FEMA, Federal Partners Provide Critical Aid to Hawaii Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As fire containment efforts continue in Hawaii, FEMA is working with its federal partners to provide immediate relief and lend support to the state-led and locally executed mission on the ground. More than 250 FEMA staff are deployed and leveraging partner agency expertise to help Hawaii residents and communities jumpstart their recovery.
Public press releases: U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs publishes 14 in February
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
There were 14 press releases published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in February.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Ohio River Mile Markers 90.4-91, Wheeling, WV on Aug. 14
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
June Tornado Survivors Now May Apply for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Madison, Miss. - Mississippi homeowners and renters in Jackson and Jasper counties who were affected by the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes now may apply for FEMA disaster assistance, following the approval of a major disaster declaration on Aug. 12, 2023. They may be eligible for grants for basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
ICE conducts single adult, family unit removal flights Aug. 7-11
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 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, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Peru as part of dozens of other routine ICE removal flights conducted throughout the hemisphere and around the world the week of August 7.
FEMA, SBA Assistance Tops $27.9 Million for Vermont Storm Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Just 30 days after President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Vermont following the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, more than $27.9 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the state’s recovery.
TSA announces expansion of Certified Cargo Screening Program for manufacturers and shippers
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
Release: WASHINGTONThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced changes to the Certified Cargo Screening Program that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. This change was published in the Federal Register.
FEMA, Federal Agencies Continue Hawaii Response Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As response efforts continue, FEMA is sending additional personnel to Hawaii to support wildfire recovery efforts. Personnel on the ground are working with state, local and private entities to develop a temporary shelter and housing solutions.
Maui Residents May be Eligible for Transitional Sheltering, Critical Needs
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- This afternoon, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell participated in a White House media brief to provide an update on the federal response to wildfires in Hawaii.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
Safety Zone, Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA discussed on Aug. 15 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storms and flooding June 29 to July 2, 2023.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Ohio River, Mile Markers 46 to 46.5, St. Albans, WV on Aug. 15
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Photo Release -- FEMA, Federal Partners Continue Hawaii Response Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is working closely with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors in Maui jumpstart their recovery.
Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Lahaina Boat Basin, Maui, HI-Emergency Operations and Port Recovery discussed on Aug. 15 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
The Family That Serves: How Family Support Drives Public Service
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: Former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee Rodrigo Aviles, who recently began a new position with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), shares how his family has been there for him during his 20-year career at DHS.
FEMA, Federal Agencies Continue to Support Communities Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues to work closely in Hawaii with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors jumpstart their recovery. More than 190 search and rescue team members and over 380 FEMA employees are deployed to assist Hawaii residents in their greatest time of need, including 100 Disaster Survivor Assistance staff on Maui to help survivors register for assistance and identify and report any critical needs.
Telos Corporation becomes TSAs second official TSA PreCheck enrollment provider
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it is expanding TSA PreCheck with Telos Corporation, which is now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment services at 10 locations.
Experts to Share Tips on Salvaging Family Treasures
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Learn how to salvage your storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures by meeting with preservation specialists at the Vermont State Fair and local Disaster Recovery Centers.
FEMA Deputy Administrator Hooks Addresses Business Leaders in Hawaii, Urges Disaster Survivors to Register for Federal Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks addressed business leaders in Hawaii during a call today, providing an update on the agency’s efforts to help survivors jumpstart their recovery from the disastrous wildfires in Maui.