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News Release: A new project, a coordinated effort between Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, The Mayors’ Council, and FEMA has been approved to help households impacted by Typhoon Mawar. The initiative, Getting Urgent Assistance Mobilized to Support Typhoon Repairs ON Guam (GUAM STRONG) provides minimal essential repairs to make homes safe, sanitary and functional.

Four Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

News Release: Survivors of the recent wildfires on Maui are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance to help jumpstart their recovery.

Department of Homeland Security Announces Distribution of More Than $77 Million in Congressional Funding for Communities Receiving Migrants

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 ...

Public asked to vote for MSPs Zita in TSAs 2023 Cutest Canine contest

Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Voting is underway in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) 2023 Cutest Canine contest, and Zita, a three-year-old German Shorthair pointer who works at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport, is one of four finalists in this years contest.

FEMA Issues Public Notice for Mississippi

News Release: MADISON, Miss. A public notice has been posted to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA websites which describes available FEMA disaster assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, threatened and endangered species, critical habitat, ...

Jamaica Disaster Recovery Center to Relocate to Wardsboro

News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center in Jamaica (Windham County) will cease operations at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, and relocate to Wardsboro (Windham County).

Army Corps Debris Clean-Up Began in Three Additional Villages this Week.

News Release: 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. Inarajan, Sinajana, and Upper Mangilao are the next three villages that have begun debris clean-up this week.

Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Savannah River, M/V BIGLIFT BARENTSZ, Savannah, GA on Aug. 22

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

TSA officers intercept loaded firearm during security screening at Worcester Regional

Release: WORCESTER, Mass. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane Monday, August 21 at Worcester Regional Airport (ORH).

Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and other Disasters in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana discussed on Aug. 22 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

President Biden Comforts Survivors in Maui, FEMA Urges Caution Amid Tropical Storm Activity

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joined President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Hawaii to survey wildfire damage on Maui, speak to affected residents about their losses, commend emergency responders for their efforts and announce new steps toward recovery.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Boston, Massachusetts

News Release: On Aug. 24, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts an awards ceremony with United States Coast Guard (USCG) in Boston to present the DHS Secretary’s Awards to employees for their outstanding contributions and recognize workforce achievements for the Department’s 20th anniversary. The Secretary will also recognize “plank holders," employees who have served at the Department since its inception in 2003.

FEMA Mitigation Teams Engage with More Than 10,000 Guam Residents

News Release: Although the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, FEMA’s support for Guam residents’ recovery journey remains steadfast. The FEMA Mitigation teams have been tirelessly working with the survivors to raise awareness about potential hazards, promote preparedness measures, and to emphasize on personal and community involvement in mitigating disaster risks.

Experts Continue Sharing Ways to Salvage Family Treasures

News Release: FEMA and the Library of Congress “Save Your Family’s Treasures" preservation teams will continue their local demonstrations on how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items, using techniques taught by Heritage Emergency National Task Force conservation experts.

TSA to host hiring event for Columbus airports

Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Tuesday, Aug. 29 and Wednesday, Aug. 30 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Feature Article: The Evolution of National Laboratories and Homeland Security

News Release: A look at how S&T’s five labs-and collaboration with the Department of Energy’s 17 labs-have shaped two decades of research and development innovation.

FEMA Awards $50 million in BRIC Grants to Fund Resiliency Projects in PA and VA

News Release: PHILADELPHIA- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing more than $50 million in funding for two flood mitigation projects - one in Philadelphia and one in Virginia Beach. This funding comes from the Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) grant program and was awarded to the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia on Monday.

Vermont Survivors: Be Alert for Fraud and Scams

News Release: Disasters often bring out criminals looking to prey on survivors who appear to be easy targets for their scams.

Security Zone; Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, NV discussed on Aug. 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for September 18-22 at Westchester County Airport