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DHS S&T Awards Funds to Australian Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $199,140 to FloodMapp, an Australia-based company with a location in Norfolk, Virginia. FloodMapp will develop flood analysis technology that would help the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) improve preparedness and response efforts after flooding occurs.


DHS S&T Awards Funds to Brooklyn Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $195,260 to Cloud to Street (commercially conducting business as Floodbase), a Brooklyn, New York-based startup to develop flood analytics technology that will help the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) improve preparedness and response efforts.


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

News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on March 24-25, 2023.


Secretary Mayorkas, Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi

News Release: WASHINGTON - Following the recent devastating tornadoes that swept across Mississippi, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to the state today to survey the damage and meet with federal, state, and local officials.


How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Mississippi Tornadoes

News Release: ATLANTA - Mississippi homeowners and renters in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties who were affected by the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


Secretary Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi

News Release: TWASHINGTON -- Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited the devastated areas of Mississippi following Friday evening’s deadly tornadoes.


How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Mississippi Tornadoes

News Release: ATLANTA - Mississippi homeowners and renters in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties who were affected by the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


Secretary Mayorkas, Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi

News Release: WASHINGTON - Following the recent devastating tornadoes that swept across Mississippi, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to the state today to survey the damage and meet with federal, state, and local officials.


How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Mississippi Tornadoes

News Release: ATLANTA - Mississippi homeowners and renters in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties who were affected by the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


Homeland Security Secretary, FEMA Administrator to Travel to Mississippi Following Devastating Tornadoes

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Following Friday night’s devastating tornadoes that swept across Mississippi, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will travel to the state Sunday to survey the damage and meet with state and local officials.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA on March 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Security Zone; Congressional Visit, Miami Beach, FL discussed on March 24 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fire Safety of Small Passenger Vessels; OMB Approval of Information Collection Request discussed on March 24 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit 2023 on March 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


United States and Canada Announce Efforts to Expand Lawful Migration Processes and Reduce Irregular Migration

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the United States and Canada are announcing coordinated efforts to incentivize the use of lawful migration processes and to counter irregular migration. The United States and Canada are expanding the 2002 U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) to apply to migrants who claim...


Harris remarks at Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, And Related Agencies – Member Day (As Prepared)

Release: Chairman Andy Harris, M.D. House Appropriations Committee. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Member Day Hearing. Opening Statement. March 23, 2023. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our...


Womack remarks at Financial Services and General Government - Budget and Oversight Hearing: President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request and Economic Outlook (As Prepared)

Release: The Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will come to order. Welcome to our first subcommittee hearing of the 118th Congress.


FEMA Awards State of Vermont Over $3.1 Million For COVID Hospital Staffing Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.1 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse it for the costs of providing extra staff for hospitals to handle increased patient loads during the COVID-19 pandemic.


TSA officers prevent two travelers from bringing loaded guns onto flights on the same day at Philadelphia International Airport

Release: PHILADELPHIA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport prevented two Pennsylvania travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto a flight on Wednesday, March 22.


Simpson remarks at Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies – Budget Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the United States Forest Service (As Prepared)

Release: House Appropriations Committee. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. U.S. Forest Service FY 2024 Budget Hearing. Opening Statement of Chairman Mike Simpson. The committee will come to order. Good morning and thank you to Chief Moore for joining us here on Capitol Hill to discuss...