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FEMA Awards Over $1.3 Million to Connecticut for COVID Temporary Hospital Costs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.3 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse it for the cost of steps taken to open several temporary hospitals to handle the overflow caused by COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Today
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
As hurricane season officially begins today, it is crucial for residents to prepare themselves and their families for potential storms. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal hurricane season this year, with the potential for 12-17 named storms, it only takes one storm to disrupt the lives of individuals, families, and businesses.
Recovery Efforts Continue with over 600 FEMA Personnel Following Typhoon Mawar, FEMA Urges Residents in Guam to be Cautious as Possible Flooding Threatens the Area
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Following President Biden’s amended Major Disaster Declaration for Guam on Sunday, FEMA has received nearly 5,300 registrations for assistance and urges survivors to continue to register.
FEMA Funds Will Guarantee Power Generators to Serve Communities
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Over $1 million will support critical services during an emergency through backup energy
FEMA Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
This month, FEMA joins the Biden-Harris Administration in recognition of Pride Month, honoring the diverse members of the LGBTQ+ community and their vast contributions to our agency and our nation.
FEMA Administrator Visits National Hurricane Center, Urges Residents to Prepare Now Ahead of Hurricane Season
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami on Wednesday to meet with meteorologists ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins today.
FEMA Administrator Visits National Hurricane Center, Urges Residents to Prepare Now Ahead of Hurricane Season
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami on Wednesday to meet with meteorologists ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins today.
FEMA is Hiring Tennesseans – Join the Tornado Recovery Team
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA is seeking Tennessee residents to fill a growing list of positions to assist with recovery from the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes. Current jobs are based in Nashville.
Requests for Public Assistance Deadline Extended to June 9
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations, including houses of worship, affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County have until June 9, 2023, to submit their requests to the state for FEMA Public Assistance funding.
SAFECOM Releases Updated Introductory Presentation for Stakeholder Use
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
SAFECOM Releases Updated Introductory Presentation for Stakeholder Use
Joint Guide to Securing Remote Access Software Released by CISA and Partners
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) released today the Guide to Securing Remote Access Software. This joint guide informs organizations how to detect and defend against malicious actors abusing this software by providing common exploitations and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Informing and Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Talent Through Competition
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Last week, U.S. Cyber Games® began competition to identify and select the Season III, U.S. Cyber Team. Over the next few months, athletes aged 18-24 will compete in a series of events that will culminate with selecting the top cyber athletes in October for the Season III team to compete at the 2024 International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC).I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the kickoff event for Season III, U.S. Cyber Open®.
National Internet Safety Month: Together, we can make our K-12 schools cybersecure. It’s fundamental.
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The education of our children is fundamental to our way of life. If someone had told me 10 or 20 years ago that I would live to see K-12 schools and whole districts shut down operations because of cybersecurity breaches, I wouldn’t have believed them. Yet, that’s exactly what we’re seeing.
News Release: DHS Completes Construction, Commissioning of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has completed the construction and commissioning of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. NBAF is the first U.S. laboratory with biosafety level-4 containment, capable of housing large livestock animals; and one of only a few facilities in the world with these capabilities
Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Sustained rains and flooding in California, tornado outbreaks in the Midwest and southern states, wildfires across several U.S. regions—the first half of the year has been a wild ride for weather.
News Release: DHS S&T Concludes Testing for Carbon-Free H2@Rescue Vehicle for Disaster Preparedness
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the completion of a series of tests and demonstrations for the H2@Rescue Emergency Relief Truck. The H2@Rescue Truck is a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell/battery hybrid vehicle that can be driven to disaster recovery sites to provide on-site power for up to 72 hours without refueling. S&T, along with the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Accelera by Cummins Inc. funded the design and creation of the emergency vehicle.
Advanced Imaging Technology installed at Gogebic-Iron County Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machine has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Gogebic-Iron County Airport (IWD).
TSA stops gun at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from bringing a handgun onboard an airplane at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) Saturday.
TSA stops loaded gun at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopped a local Pennsylvania resident with a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint on Monday, June 5.
Local woman stopped with loaded gun at Harrisburg International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) stopped a local Pennsylvania resident with a loaded .380 caliber handgun in her carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint on Sunday, June 4.