News from 2023
Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo Delivers Remarks at the DHS Women in Law Enforcement Summit
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo delivered the following remarks at the DHS Women in Law Enforcement Summit in Arlington, TX on Aug. 21, 2023.
Breastfeeding and Returning to Your Workplace
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both babies and mothers. The decision to breastfeed is a very personal one and many women find it to be a comfortable, pleasant, and rewarding experience. However, it can pose challenges when mothers need to return to work from maternity leave. When you return...
Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zone; Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, NV on Aug. 23
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 12 to June 3, 2023.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; La Quinta and Corpus Christi Shipping Channel, Ingleside, TX on Aug. 23
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
ICE conducts single adult, family unit removal flights Aug. 23
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 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, India, and Nepal as part of dozens of other routine ICE removal flights conducted throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
TSA transitioning security operations at Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: BELGRADE, Montana - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun the process to federalize airport security screening operations at Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport (BZN).
FEMA Grants and Letters Going Out to Applicants in Jackson and Jasper Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. FEMA has begun approving grants and sending letters to homeowners and renters who applied for FEMA assistance following the June severe storms and tornadoes in Jackson and Jasper counties.
Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events As 17 States Experience Record Breaking Heat
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis.
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone discussed on Aug. 24 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Liberty Fire in Oregon
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. PT. He determined that the Liberty Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the second FMAG declared in 2023 to help fight Oregon wildfires.
Several CDTs Will Be Repaired with FEMA Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: One of the projects includes the Cayey Municipal Hospital, which is nearing completion of its repairs.
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the 2023 Boston Regional Secretary’s Awards Ceremony
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at a regional Secretary’s Awards ceremony hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston, MA on Aug. 24, 2023.
Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events As 17 States Experience Record Breaking Heat
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis.
TSA prepared at SAN for busy end-of-summer, Labor Day weekend travel surge
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: SAN DIEGO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is prepared and staffed for what is projected to be a very busy end-of-summer and Labor Day weekend travel surge. With passenger volumes that consistently exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic levels this summer, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared every step of the air travel experience.
Cook County Recovery Update: By the Numbers
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Recovery continues after the June 29 - July 2 severe storms and flooding affected residents in Cook County. Federal support, as of Aug. 25, includes...
Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events as 17 States Experience Record-Breaking Heat
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis.
Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mianus River, Greenwich, CT on Aug. 25
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at Naturalization Ceremony in Boston, MA
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at naturalization ceremony at Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA on Aug. 24, 2023.
TSA stresses importance of Know Before You Go for travel out of BWI Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: LINTHICUM, Md. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend of travel and has some advice and tips to make the checkpoint screening process go smoothly.