News from 2023


A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Tuolumne County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened this week in Tuolumne County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.


Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme

News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds


Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Plan to Expand Health Coverage for DACA Recipients

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following President Biden’s announcement to expand health coverage for DACA recipients...


Homeland Security Department discusses California; Amendment No. 8 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on April 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Oglala Sioux Tribe; Major Disaster and Related Determinations on April 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rosebud Sioux Tribe; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on April 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did U.S. Department of Homeland Security publish in January?

There were 16 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in January.


Peters, Hawley, Thompson, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement

News Release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase mental health resources for law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The legislation...


Homeland Security Department discusses Minnesota; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on April 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Alaska; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on April 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Teams Working in Tennessee

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going door-to-door in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne County neighborhoods to help individuals apply for FEMA assistance.


Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Jacksonville and Sherwood

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- FEMA and the State of Arkansas will open joint Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Jacksonville and Sherwood, Arkansas, on Friday, April 14 to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31.


Six Individuals Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for perpetrating a Multimillion Dollar Fraudulent Scheme to obtain COVID recovery assistance funds under the Federal CARES Act

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, announced the indictment of six individuals for a multi-million-dollar fraudulent scheme to illegally obtain federal recovery funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Grand ...


Florida Man Admits Buying Gift Cards with Stolen Bank Account Information

News Release: ST. LOUIS A man from Florida caught with more than $12,000 in Walmart gift cards that hed bought using stolen bank account information pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal felony.


TSA recruiting officers to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

Release: ROANOKE, Va. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire women and men to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons and is participating in two upcoming hiring events.


Homeland Security Department discusses Alabama; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on April 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tennessee; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on April 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


South Dakota; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on April 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Tulsa County, Oklahoma

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.


Homeland Security Department discusses Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties on April 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.