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Stephen Roncone Appointed Secret Service Chief Financial Officer

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has announced the appointment of Stephen Roncone to the position of Chief Financial Officer, April 24, 2023.


Fair Market Rent Rate to Begin for FEMA Housing Units

News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - Starting June 1, 2023, FEMA’s normal rent policies will apply to Hurricane Ida survivors living in FEMA’s mobile housing units (MHUs). FEMA had previously authorized a blanket rent reduction for all MHU occupants through May 2023 for survivors of Hurricane Ida.


FEMA Extends Deadline for HBCU/Minority Serving Institutions Summer Internship Program, Opens Program to Tribal Colleges

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is extending the application deadline for its Summer 2023 Minority Serving Institutions Internship, and will open the program to tribal colleges.


Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Indiana

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana residents who couldn’t work as a direct result of the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe weather and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).


Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Residents of San Bernardino County are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.


Wayne County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 22

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 22, in Waynesboro 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.


Private Nonprofit Arkansas Houses of Worship May Be Eligible for FEMA Help to Cover Tornado Damage

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Qualifying private nonprofit houses of worship in Arkansas may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover expenses related to the March 31 severe storms and tornadoes.


FEMA Issues Public Notice for Counties Affected by March-April Tornadoes

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A public notice has been published that addresses FEMA’s intention to reimburse eligible government agencies and nonprofit organizations in 10 Tennessee counties on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work during the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Indiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31-April 1.


Indiana: Be Alert for Post-Disaster Fraud

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - 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. Indiana residents recovering from the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe storms and tornadoes need to pay attention for these risks and protect themselves.


Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX discussed on April 25 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Joins Lafayette Libraries to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week

News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.


Special Local Regulation; Sail Grand Prix, Season 3 Race Event, San Francisco, CA discussed on April 25 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Joins New Orleans Library to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week

News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20, 2023.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 19

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Regional grant opened on April 26.


How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Indiana Severe Storms and Tornadoes

News Release: CHICAGO - Indiana homeowners and renters in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties who were affected by the March 31 - April 1 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Recovery

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The north coast of Puerto Rico is home to nearly 50 percent of the island’s dunes, which provide important services for the ecosystem: they protect hawksbill habitats, as well as communities and critical infrastructure from coastal flooding and storm surges. However, hurricanes...


FEMA Issues Public Notice for Reimbursement of Transportation Funds for Hurricane Fiona

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - 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. The programmatic review is in accordance with procedures set forth in Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 on floodplain...


TSA awards up to $128 million to manufacture, procure and maintain the second generation of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT-2) systems for airport security checkpoints

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)announced the award of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a value of up to $128 million, to Idemia Identity and Security USA, LLC for the second generation Credential Authentication Technology (CAT-2) systems and support services at TSA security checkpoints.