News from 2023
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 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 Norfolk 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.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Iowa
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 24 to May 13, 2023.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Colorado
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from June 8-23, 2023.
Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Black River, Lorain, OH, South of East Erie Avenue Bridge Adjacent to Black River Landing discussed on Aug. 25 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Assistance Available for Alaska Spring Flooding
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in Copper River, Kuspuk, Lower Kuskokwim, Lower Yukon, and Yukon Flats Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) affected by the ice jam and snow melt flooding between May 12 and June 3, 2023.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: “The Department of Homeland Security is closely monitoring the situation surrounding this afternoon’s racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that led to the tragic, senseless death of three innocent people today. We are and will continue to provide support to law enforcement and to the Jacksonville community to help keep Floridians safe."
Week ending Aug. 12: 13 notices published by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
There were 13 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Aug. 12, according to the Federal Register.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: “The Department of Homeland Security is closely monitoring the situation surrounding this afternoon’s racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that led to the tragic, senseless death of three innocent people today. We are and will continue to provide support to law enforcement and to the Jacksonville community to help keep Floridians safe."
Debris Pick-Up to Begin in Three Additional Villages: Chalan Pago, Mangilao, and Yona
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: With debris clean-up teams on the ground, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission continues with three new villages (Chalan Pago, Mangilao, and Yona) beginning debris clean-up this week.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Activates Helpline for Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Vermont survivors of the July 7-17, 2023, severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides now have access to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Helpline. Experts will be available to offer advice on how to build your home back stronger and safer.
FEMA Celebrates Disaster Resilience Month with Visit to DC Water Plant to Highlight Floodwall Project
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Senior Officials, Victoria Salinas and Janice Barlow, toured DC Water’s Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant to celebrate Disaster Resilience Month this August. The tour highlighted the innovative work the District of Columbia and DC Water are doing to reduce flood risk.
Reminder Federal Taxes Must Be Filed Yearly
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: As a reminder, it is your civic obligation to pay your federal and state income taxes. In addition to federal law, the ethical standards of conduct rule in 5 CFR § 2635.809 and DHS Directive 0480.1 hold Executive Branch employees accountable for paying taxes. Federal employees must make an honest attempt to fulfill all just financial obligations, especially those such as federal, state, or local taxes that are imposed by law.
Harry Reid International Airport Canine Dina voted TSAs Cutest Canine of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON Dina, a three-year old German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) explosives detection canine at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), is the winner of the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) 2023 Cutest Canine Contest.
Biden-Harris Administration Urges Preparedness for Tropical Storm Idalia, Continues Hawaii Response
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As the Biden-Harris Administration continues response and recovery actions in Hawaii, the federal government is also closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and encouraging residents in the storm’s path to get prepared today.
TSA officers prevent local man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport prevented a Hampton, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Saturday, Aug. 26. The 9mm handgun was loaded with 13 bullets.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Project Selections to Help Communities Build Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President...
FEMA Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Funding Selections to Drive Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: DENVER - Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President...
FEMA Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Funding Selections to Drive Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of...
FEMA Asks Applicants to Answer Their Phones
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Madison, Miss. - FEMA is asking homeowners and renters in Jackson and Jasper counties who applied for disaster assistance to answer their phones -- even if the call is from an unknown number.
Webinar Set to Help Arts and Culture Sector Recover from July Storms
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: The Heritage Emergency National Task Force will present a webinar to help Vermont cultural institutions and arts organizations recover from damage caused by the July 7-17, 2023, severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides.