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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Mariposa County

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - Building Cyber Hygiene Capacity in Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.