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News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif.-The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for survivors of the severe winter storms and mudslides that began Feb. 21 and ravaged 14 counties.

ERO Newark arrests 18 criminal noncitizens during nationwide enforcement action

News Release: NEWARK - On Sept. 8, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark announced the local results of a nationwide enforcement operation conducted between Aug. 4 and Aug. 25 during which officers apprehended 18 removable noncitizens determined to be a threat to national security, public safety or border security.

FEMA Seeks Public Input on Simplifying Preparedness Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON-- FEMA has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking comment on how to enhance the management and administration of its preparedness grant programs.

A Month after the Devastating Wildfires, Maui ʻOhana Are Rebuilding Together

News Release: A Month after the Devastating Wildfires, Maui ʻOhana Are Rebuilding Together

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Levy, Suwannee Counties

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Levy and Suwannee counties today, Sept. 8, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice.

Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies

News Release: Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.

The Peak of Hurricane Season is Here: Be Ready Today

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The peak of this hurricane season starts tomorrow, and with two tropical cyclones powerfully churning in the Atlantic Ocean that will not affect the Caribbean directly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials encourage Puerto Rico residents to get their families and property ready, today. If all inhabitants take timely preparedness measures, it will enhance the emergency response and recovery process.

14 notices published in week ending Aug. 26 by Homeland Security Department

There were 14 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Aug. 26, according to the Federal Register.

Understanding Your FEMA Letter

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Idalia will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.

FEMA Teams in Field to Help Hurricane Idalia Survivors

By Homeland Newswire | Sep 11, 2023

News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia to help residents of Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources.

Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies

By Homeland Newswire | Sep 11, 2023

News Release: Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.

How to File Flood Insurance Claims After Hurricane Idalia

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Florida homeowners with insurance policies covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are urged to file claims as soon as possible. Advance payments may be available for some policyholders.

Over $100M into the Hands of Cook County Residents: Federal Assistance by the Numbers

News Release: CHICAGO - As of Monday, Sept. 11, FEMA assistance to residents of Cook County affected by the June 29 - July 2 flooding and storms topped $109 million.

Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies

News Release: Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.

Additional Counties Approved for Individual and Public Assistance

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Florida homeowners with insurance policies covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are urged to file claims as soon as possible. Advance payments may be available for some policyholders.

FEMA Cost Share Adjustment Grants More Funds for Hawaii

News Release: WASHINGTON -- On Sept. 8, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Hawaii by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the state, as a result of wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing.

S&T at 20: Leaders Reflect on 9/11 and the Directorate’s Origins

News Release: Twenty years ago today, we were two years post-9/11. Many had answered the call to serve following that tragic day. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had been stood up and the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) was coming into existence. The story of our early days is an important one because...

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Wyoming to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding on June 15, 2023.

Unemployed Due to June Tornadoes? Application Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Approaching

News Release: MADISON, Miss. Residents of Jackson and Jasper counties who couldn’t work as a direct result of the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The deadline to apply is quickly approaching -- it’s this Friday, Sept. 15.

Peters Statement In Advance of 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks