News from 2023
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Mile Markers 41.5 to 42.5, Nitro, WV, Change in Dates on Aug. 17
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has compensated over $27 million to Claimants
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. -strong> The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has paid Claimants over $27 million as of today. “When I think about the weeks and months ahead, I really think about it as a time of accelerated action", said Director Angela Gladwell. “The Claims Office will continue to compensate claimants as quickly as possible and ensure those claimants are receiving the full compensation under the law".
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 18
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
TEST grant opened on Aug. 18.
Biden Harris Administration Provides $3.8 Million in Assistance for Hawaii Residents in Wake of Devastating Wildfires
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- One week since President Biden declared a major disaster declaration for the state of Hawaii in the wake of the devastating wildfires, the Biden-Harris Administration and voluntary agencies provided survivors with immediate needs such as food, water and shelter and approved millions of dollars in disaster relief. To date, FEMA has approved more than $3.8 million in assistance to 1,640 households including more than $1.57 million in initial rental assistance.
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement in the Aftermath of the Wildfires in Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in areas impacted by the devastating wildfires in Hawaii.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley to Advise Department of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-In light of the increased focus on the increasing proliferation of fire as a threat to community safety and security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the appointment of Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin M. Crowley to the Homeland ...
Biden-Harris Administration Launches SchoolSafety.gov Awareness Campaign
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Justice (DOJ), launched a public awareness campaign to highlight federal school safety resources and evidence-based practices available...
FEMA Launches Web Page to Dispel Myths, Address Rumors and Answer Frequently Asked Questions Related to Hawaii Wildfires
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: After a disaster, rumors and myths can harm disaster survivors by causing confusion and can even prevent people from seeking assistance.
Cook County Disaster Survivors: Beware of Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Fraudulent activity typically increases after disasters. Con artists may try to get money from you or ask for your personal information to try and steal your identity. If your home or personal property was damaged in recent storms and flooding, be careful when giving out your personal information.
Feature Article: Using Hydrogen to Power Disaster Relief
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: The H2Rescue Truck has evolved from initial design to an actual prototype that was road-tested this summer. Here’s an update on how the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is teaming up to deliver clean electricity at an incident scene.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Mile Markers 317 to 317.5, Catlettsburg, KY discussed on Aug. 17 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Sends Nearly 1,000 Federal Responders to Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that nearly 1,000 federal responders are on the ground in Hawaii to help the state recover from the devastating wildfires. In the days since President Biden declared a major disaster declaration for the state of Hawaii, FEMA has approved more than $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households including more than $2.3 million in initial rental assistance.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pequonnock River, Bridgeport, CT discussed on Aug. 18 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
HSI Kansas City hosts inaugural human trafficking symposium
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT), along with local, state and federal leaders gathered to share vital knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices used amongst the various agencies to counter human trafficking throughout the Heartland at HSI Kansas City’s inaugural Human Trafficking Symposium on Aug. 16.
Biden-Harris Administration Launches SchoolSafety.gov Awareness Campaign to Support Schools with Safety Resources
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Justice (DOJ), launched a public awareness campaign to highlight federal school safety resources and evidence-based practices available ...
Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Sudan that prevent individuals from safely returning. In addition, ...
Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025, due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Ukraine that prevent individuals ...
FEMA Teams Working in Cook County Neighborhoods
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA are going door-to-door in Cook County communities, helping disaster-impacted residents navigate the federal assistance process.
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Jackson and Jasper Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA are opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Jackson and Jasper counties to help people affected by the June tornadoes. The centers will open for business on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m.
DHS Reopens USCIS Field Office in Havana, Cuba
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced the reopening of an international field office in Havana, Cuba. The Havana office will assist with U.S. immigration benefits and services, including conducting interviews and processing cases for pending Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) cases and Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petitions.