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DHS Supports Interior Cities by Educating Qualified Noncitizens on Work Permit Eligibility
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a first-of-its-kind national campaign for noncitizens who are work-eligible but who have yet to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Hundreds of thousands of email and text notifications have been sent by the United ...
Guam Residents May Still Have Time to Appeal a FEMA Decision
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Those who applied for disaster assistance due to damages from Typhoon Mawar may still have time to appeal their initial FEMA decision. If you received a letter from FEMA saying that the information you provided is incomplete, or that you are ineligible for disaster assistance, you have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days of the date on the letter.
Johnson Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 8
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - The Johnson Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at this location...
Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiracies
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.
FEMA Experts Offering Free Repair and Rebuilding Tips at Home Improvement and Hardware Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - FEMA is bringing its Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach specialists to home improvement and hardware stores in or near the communities affected by the June tornadoes and severe storms. These specialists can offer people tips about repairing, rebuilding, and improving their homes so these dwellings can better withstand severe weather.
DHS Supports Interior Cities by Educating Qualified Noncitizens on Work Permit Eligibility
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a first-of-its-kind national campaign for noncitizens who are work-eligible but who have yet to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Hundreds of thousands of email and text notifications have been sent by the United...
FEMA Designates First Communities to Receive Targeted Assistance for Hazards Resilience
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, FEMA is announcing the initial designation of 483 census tracts that will be eligible for increased federal support to become more resilient to natural hazards and extreme weather worsened by the climate crisis. Congress directed FEMA to make these designations in the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022 and implement this bipartisan legislation to help build resilience to natural hazards in communities most at-risk due to climate change.
Grants for Cleaning Costs May Be Available for June Tornado Applicants
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - FEMA may be able to provide one-time financial assistance for cleaning costs to eligible residents of Jackson and Jasper counties whose homes were damaged by the June tornadoes.
Notice published by Homeland Security Department on Sept. 5
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Traveling to Kentucky to Engage in Sexual Conduct with a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: OWENSBORO, KY An Indiana man was sentenced yesterday to 6 years and 8 months in prison for traveling to Kentucky to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.
Understanding Your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: Understanding Your FEMA Letter. HONOLULU - Hawaii residents who registered for FEMA assistance for the wildfires that began sweeping across Maui Aug. 8 will receive a determination letter from FEMA. In some cases, the letter may say you are ineligible for assistance. This is not a denial. It is important...
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: myE-Verify Program on Sept. 5
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on June 29, 2023.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Incident Communications Activity Report (ICAR) discussed on Sept. 5 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Cabot Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 7
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - The Cabot Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday).
Preparedness Month Highlights Six-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Irma in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alongside Current Threat of Hurricane Lee
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - As the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) remembers the six-year anniversary of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, the Territory faces a new challenge with the approaching Hurricane Lee. The timing of these events underscores the importance of preparedness and serves as...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens to Serve Communities in the Southside of Chicago
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open on Thursday, Sept. 7 in the Pullman area to help residents in nearby Chatham, Avalon Park and surrounding communities in the city of Chicago’s South Side kickstart their recovery after the June 29 - July 2 storms and flooding.
DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The TVTP Grant Program, administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships...
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at Inaugural Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council Meeting
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks to open the inaugural meeting of the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council.
HSI Baltimore investigation lands father and son in prison for drug trafficking conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: GREENBELT, Md. - An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore, the Drug Enforcement Administration in Washington, D.C. and the Maryland State Police, with help from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, resulted in a 23-year federal prison sentence...