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Severe Weather Threat on Friday: Are You Ready?
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Warming temperatures on Friday bring a heightened risk of severe storms, heavy rains, high winds, flooding and even the potential for tornadoes throughout the Mississippi Valley, extending across the state of Illinois.
FEMA Teams Meeting with Survivors in Mississippi
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the March 24-25
Survivors Should Notify FEMA of Insurance Settlements
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - Survivors of the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes who have already applied for FEMA disaster assistance are encouraged to let FEMA know about any insurance settlements or denials you receive. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program may cover damage that your insurance does not.
Peters, Lankford, Cornyn Bipartisan Bill to Increase Support for Victims of Human Trafficking Advances in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), James Lankford (R-OK), and John Cornyn (R-TX) to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to combat human trafficking has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would make permanent and expand the Homeland...
Long Distance Caregiving
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: Caregiving for an adult loved one can be challenging. It can be even more difficult if you are caring for a loved one from a distance. If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, there are ways to assess your loved one's ongoing needs.
Dr. Paul’s Bill to Prevent Duplicative Programs Advances in Committee
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that his Duplication Scoring Act of 2023, a bill to cut wasteful duplicative spending and reduce the size of the federal government, was advanced by the...
Rule published by Homeland Security Department on March 28
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Umatilla Marina, Umatilla, OR discussed on March 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Expands Assistance to Boost Climate Resilience and Support Communities Using Low-Carbon Materials
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic investments in America and climate resilience, FEMA announced today that it will make grant funds available to communities for low-carbon materials used in disaster recovery and climate resilience projects. States, tribes, territories...
S&T Awards Funds to London Startup Developing Genuine Presence Assurance Technology for Remote Traveler Verification
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) issued a Phase 5 award of $749,900 to iProov Limited, a startup based in London, United Kingdom. iProov will further develop its Genuine Presence Assurance technology in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operationally test the capability.
Homeland Security Department discusses Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Galveston Bay and Sabine Pass, Texas and Calcasieu Pass, Louisiana on March 28
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Approves Three Disaster Clean-up Projects for Eastern Kentucky Schools Totaling more than $7 Million
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $7 million in total Public Assistance funding to reimburse the Perry and Letcher County school systems for three disaster clean-up projects that resulted from the July 2022 floods.
Dodge County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Dodge County, Minnesota, on April 11, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. CT. The open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
Special Local Regulation; Bonita Tideway, Brigantine, NJ discussed on March 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Missouri River Mile Markers 175.5-176.5, Jefferson City, MO on March 28
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
West Kentucky Rural Electrical Cooperative Approved for More Than $3.6 Million to Repair Electric Grid
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $3.6 million in total funding to the Commonwealth to reimburse the West Kentucky Rural Electrical Cooperative (RECC) as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas' Testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and distinguished Members of this Committee...
Dr. Paul Roll Call Op-Ed: The Overclassification Problem Plaguing the Federal Government
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: In a new op-ed for Roll Call, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, discussed the need to reexamine the government’s classification process and increase transparency.
Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on March 27
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on March 27
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.