News from 2023
As Kentucky Rebuilds, FEMA Helps Build Resiliency
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Frankfort, KY - FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to commonwealth and local governments, to help communities quickly respond to and recover from major disasters. FEMA’s engineers and project managers work with local officials to help rebuild and restore community facilities and infrastructure damaged by the severe storms and flooding that occurred between July 26-29, 2022.
Public-Private Partners Huddle to Tackle Security at the 88th Annual NFL Draft
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Kansas City, Mo. Local officials, federal agencies, and military engineers went the whole nine yards in partnering with the National Football League (NFL) to enhance security for the 88th annual draft that concluded this past weekend. In the months leading up to this years highly anticipated draft, the...
Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
Nearly $4 Billion in Flood Insurance Payments Reach Policyholders After Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Months after Hurricane Ian swept across the southeast United States in 2022, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid over $3.9 billion to more than 48,000 policyholders.
FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
646 press releases published in April by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
There were 646 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in April.
Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong discussed on May 4 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH discussed on May 4 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Peters and Hawley Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster DHS Efforts to Detect and Seize Illicit Drugs
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Department of the Homeland Security (DHS) is efficiently using existing resources and expanding available...
FEMA Awards Rhode Island Nearly $1.6 Million for Covid Equipment Costs
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.6 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of purchasing, warehousing and distributing materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SAFECOM Membership Spotlight: Mr. Keith Victor, SAFECOM At-Large (Connecticut Capitol Region Council of Government)
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: SAFECOM, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencys (CISA) premier public safety communications advisory council, is made-up of public safety stakeholders with a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds. Mr. Keith Victor, of the Connecticut Capitol Region Council of Government, offered to share some of his insights about SAFECOM and the direction of the public safety communications community.
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
Homeland Security Department publishes notice on May 4
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a six page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS-OPO grant application closes on July 6
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities grant opened on May 5.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone on May 4
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page proposed rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Black River, Lorain, OH on May 4
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.25-0.8, Pittsburgh, PA on May 5
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; River Rouge, Detroit, MI discussed on May 5 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published by Homeland Security Department on May 5
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.