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Two Weeks Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who had damage or losses in the March 31 to April 1 storms and tornadoes have just two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for the Northern Mariana Islands
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023 and continuing.
FEMA, VDEM Approve Plan to Make Virginia Stronger Against Disasters with a Goal of Expanding Equity
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Commonwealth of Virginia adopts its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan with new goals and actions for the next five years.
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is May 25
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
This Thursday, May 25, is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. If you are a survivor of the March tornados and severe storms and interested in help with your recovery, submit your application by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Nearly $80 Million from FEMA To Address Mental Health in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The allocations will support the services offered by ASSMCA in various facilities on the island.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Clinton County
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Clinton County from May 22 – 24 to help survivors of the March 31 – April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
It’s Important to Submit an SBA Disaster Loan Application Soon
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Survivors of Indiana’s March 31 – April 1 severe storms and tornadoes who apply for disaster assistance from FEMA may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with information on how to apply for a low-interest, long-term disaster loan.
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program FY 2022 Subapplication and Selection Status
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program is a competitive annual grant program that provides funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes, and territories. Funds can be used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces an Additional $160 Million to Build Climate and Disaster Resilience Nationwide, Including Over $50 Million for Tribal Nations
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Over 45 Disadvantaged and Underserved Communities Selected for Direct Technical Assistance
Disaster Legal Services Available
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Hoosiers in disaster-designated counties affected by recent severe storms and tornadoes may now have access to free legal advice through Disaster Legal Services (DLS), which provides free help with disaster-related legal issues for low-income disaster survivors.
One Month Left to Register for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Indiana residents affected by the March 31 – April 1 storms and tornados have one month left to register for FEMA disaster assistance.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and flooding Feb. 23-26, 2023.
CISA, FBI, NSA, MS-ISAC Publish Updated #StopRansomware Guide
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) today published the #StopRansomware Guide—an updated version of the 2020 guide containing additional recommended actions, resources, and tools. This publication was produced through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), an interagency body established by Congress in 2022 to ensure unity of effort in combating the threat of ransomware attacks.
SAFECOM Nationwide Survey Data Provides Real-World Insights to Improve Emergency Communications Preparedness
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Achieving secure and resilient communications across the Emergency Communications Ecosystem is essential for public safety agencies to execute their missions.
U.S. and International Partners Release Advisory Warning of PRC State-Sponsored Cyber Activity
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the Communications Security Establishment’s Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), the New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ), and the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) are publishing a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory today that shares technical details regarding malicious activity by a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor.
S&T’s Founding Scientists Return to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Ten months following the catastrophic 9/11 attacks, nine scientists and one support staff left their homes, families, and jobs to relocate to Washington, DC. Tapped by the White House through the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories for their scientific talent, their task was to help create the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and stand up its Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in the Transition Planning Office (TPO).
DHS S&T Announces Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announces the launch of Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD)
Disaster Recovery Centers Closed Memorial Day Weekend
By Homeland Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - All Disaster Recovery Centers in Indiana will be closed Memorial Day weekend, May 27 - 29. They will reopen Tuesday, May 30, with their normal hours.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists