News from 2023
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds June 25 - 26, 2023.
Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Kailua Bay, Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona, HI on Aug. 18
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Entrepreneur Parole discussed on Aug. 18 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the DHS-GSA Investing in America Press Conference
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at an Investing in America press conference on the St. Elizabeths campus.
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...
34 Debris Teams on the Ground in Guam, New Locations Scheduled to Begin Soon
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: With 34 debris clean-up teams on the ground, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission is moving at full-steam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Three new locations (Chalan-Pago-Ordot, Mongmong-Toto-Maite and Yona) have been scheduled to begin debris pick-up soon.
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...
TSA officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport discover two loaded firearms in travelers bag Friday morning
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
Release: SEATTLE - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) found two loaded firearms in a travelers carry-on backpack Friday morning during routine screening at the airports security checkpoints.
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 20, 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 areas that may be impacted by Hurricane Hilary.
Week ending Aug. 5: Homeland Security Department publishes 55 notices
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
There were 55 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Aug. 5, according to the Federal Register.
FEMA Continues Hawaii Response, Urges Preparedness for Hurricane Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues coordinating federal response efforts in Hawaii, while also closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Hilary in the Pacific and other potential storms in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: En español
FFEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Gray and Oregon Fires in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire burning in Spokane County, Washington.
Danville Disaster Recovery Center to Relocate to Cabot
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center in Danville (Caledonia County) will cease operations at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, and relocate to Cabot (Washington County).
FEMA Urges Residents to Complete Preparation Ahead of Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: FEMA is coordinating closely with California, Arizona and Nevada in the path of the storm and stands ready to provide support as needed. FEMA pre-positioned supplies at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California. A FEMA Incident Management Assistance Team deployed to the California Office of Emergency Services and is prepared to assist with any requests for federal assistance. Additional teams are on standby for deployment if necessary.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Montana’s River Road East Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: DENVER - Early this morning FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the River Road East Fire burning in Sanders County near the Paradise community.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Gray and Oregon Fires in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire burning in Spokane County, Washington.
ICE represented at Women in Federal Law Enforcement conference
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) supported the Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) annual conference in Tampa Aug. 14-17 in advance of the DHS Law Enforcement & Mission Support Recruitment...
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Federal Recovery Efforts in Maui, FEMA Urges Residents Affected by Hilary to Pay Attention to Local Officials
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will travel with President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden to Maui, Hawaii, to survey wildfire damage, speak to residents about their loss, commend emergency responders and announce new steps toward recovery.
DHS Announces Distribution of More Than $77 Million in Congressional Funding for Communities Receiving Migrants
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced more than $77 million in grants to support border and interior communities receiving migrants through the Shelter and Services...