News from 2023
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee Tornadoes
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - Tennessee homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes March 31 - April 1, 2023, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Stops in Monroe County
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the state of Mississippi will be making stops in Monroe County throughout the month of April.
Free Legal Help for Mississippi Tornado Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Disaster Legal Services (DLS) offers free legal assistance to low-income Mississippi tornado survivors. If you're not able to afford an attorney for your disaster-related needs, DLS may be able to help.
Safety Zone; Menominee River, Marinette, WI discussed on April 10 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA prevents man from carrying loaded gun onto flight at Syracuse-Hancock International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Syracuse-Hancock International Airport (SYR) stopped a Texas man with a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint on Saturday, April 8. The.40 caliber handgun was loaded with 11 bullets, including one in the chamber.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Arkansas
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on March 3-4.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Panola and Montgomery Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - The state of Mississippi and FEMA will open Disaster Recovery Centers in Montgomery and Panola counties Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes. Other Disaster Recovery Centers are located in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties.
Clean and Sanitize Assistance for Tornado-Damaged Homes
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - If your home was damaged by the March 24-25 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters.
Joint Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Central Arkansas
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Two joint State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open Tuesday, April 11 in Central Arkansas to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31.
Beaver County man arrested after TSA detects loaded gun at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. A Beaver County, Pa., man was arrested on Sunday, April 9, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopped the man with a loaded gun in his carry-on bag. The 9 mm firearm was loaded with five bullets.
New Carry-On Baggage Screening System Aims to Reduce Traveler Screening Times
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Travelers may have a new way to screen their carry-on bags in the future with technology being developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). S&T recently installed a next generation carry-on baggage screening system at Boston Logan International...
FEMA Awards Vermont Nearly $22 Million For COVID Emergency Sheltering Costs
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $22 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the costs of providing hotel lodging and wraparound services to the homeless and other vulnerable Vermonters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Telecommunications Service Priority System on April 10
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA checkpoint at Trenton-Mercer Airport now equipped with new state-of-the-art 3-D checkpoint scanners to improve explosives detection
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 11, 2023
Release: TRENTON, N.J. Two new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography (CT) scanners that provide 3-D imaging have been installed at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Trenton-Mercer Airport, providing critical explosives detection capabilities for screening carry-on items.
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Safe Mailing Address and Case Handling Procedures for Certain Protected Persons
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Safe Mailing Address and Case Handling Procedures for Certain Protected Persons
Employers May File H-2B Petitions for FY 2023 Late Second Half Returning Workers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Employers May File H-2B Petitions for FY 2023 Late Second Half Returning Workers
Former Guardsman sentenced for possession of child exploitation material following HSI investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Former Guardsman sentenced for possession of child exploitation material following HSI investigation
Former school nurse sentenced to 24 years following HSI Nashville investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Former school nurse sentenced to 24 years following HSI Nashville investigation
Texas man sentenced to 27 years for child exploitation-related offenses
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Texas man sentenced to 27 years for child exploitation-related offenses