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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Mariposa County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Coulterville, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.
FEMA Issues Public Notice for Reimbursement of Transportation Funds for Hurricane Fiona
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
FEMA posted a final public notice on its website describing the programmatic review of proposed repair and reconstruction actions related to roads, culverts and bridges.
FEMA Joins New Orleans Library to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.
FEMA Joins Lafayette Libraries to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.
Million-Dollar Allocation from FEMA to Repair Coliseums
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The Raymond Dalmau Coliseum is “the home of sports.” That is how the mayor of the municipality of Quebradillas, Heriberto Vélez Vélez, described the home of the Pirates of the National Superior Basketball League (BSN).
Two Mobile Registration Intake Centers Open in Kern County
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Residents who were affected by the recent severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can apply for FEMA disaster assistance at Mobile Registration Intake Centers in Lake Isabella and Shafter.
Indiana: Be Alert for Post-Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
After disasters, con-artists and criminals may try to get money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.
When Applying for Disaster Assistance, Provide FEMA with Your Insurance Documentation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $5.5 million in disaster assistance for Arkansas survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31.
Federal Assistance for Tornado Survivors Tops $1.6 Million
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Two weeks after Tennessee was granted a major disaster declaration for the March 31 to April 1 storms and tornadoes, more than $1.60 million in federal assistance was approved for Tennessee homeowners, renters and business owners.
Cannon County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 21
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
A Disaster Recovery Center opened at 7 a.m. Friday, April 21, in Woodbury to accommodate residents who were affected by the storms and tornadoes and want to update their existing FEMA applications or learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.
FEMA Extends Deadline for HBCU/Minority Serving Institutions Summer Internship Program, Opens Program to Tribal Colleges
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
FEMA is extending the application deadline for its Summer 2023 Minority Serving Institutions Internship, and will open the program to tribal colleges.
CISA, FEMA and FCC Hold First National Meeting of State Alerting Officials
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
CISA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) held the first National Meeting of State Alerting Officials on April 25-26 in St. Louis, Missouri.
CISA, Cyber National Mission Force Leaders Share How They Partner: First-Ever Ops Revealed to Industry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
In line with the theme for this year’s RSA Conference,
CISA - Building Cyber Hygiene Capacity in Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Cybersecurity is a global issue. A system or network vulnerability exploited on the other side of the world can quickly cause implications across geographical boundaries, directly impacting the critical infrastructure Americans rely on for their way of life.
Salute to Emergency Communications Coordinators: Stories from the Field
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
From planning to disaster response to assessments, our Emergency Communications Coordinators engage stakeholders across the nation and address the complex issues facing the emergency communications ecosystem.
CISA Announces Plans to Establish Logging Made Easy Service
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The U.S. agency plans to build on successful service formerly offered by U.K. National Cyber Security Centre
U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand Release Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Cybersecurity officials provide recommendations and resources to help communities balance efficiency and innovation with cybersecurity, privacy protections, and national security
HS S&T Forms New Startup Cohort to Strengthen Software Supply Chain Visibility Tools
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced seven awardees from the “Software Supply Chain Visibility Tools” topic call which sought innovative technologies to provide software bill of materials (SBOMs) based capabilities for stakeholders within the enterprise, system administrator, and software development communities
Feature Article: Reimagining Gunshot Detection for Enhanced Community Safety
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
New portable system employs two methods of detection for increased accuracy and reduced false positives.
DHS S&T Technologically Speaking Podcast Receives Prestigious Government Communications Award
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Technologically Speaking, a podcast from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), was recognized by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) this week with a Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award of Excellence in podcasting.