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News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- FEMA’s role to support the U.S. Virgin Islands has been ongoing since Hurricane Irma made landfall on St. Thomas and St. John, September 6, 2017, and Hurricane Maria made landfall on St. Croix two weeks later, on September 19. FEMA recognizes the road to recovery requires a whole-community approach and is actively working with houses of worship to develop projects that strengthen resilience across the territory.


CISA Announces Fifth Annual Cybersecurity Summit to Take Place October 4 in Atlanta

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today announced it will host its 5th Annual Cybersecurity Summit on Tuesday, October 4th in Atlanta, Georgia.  


The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: DES MOINES Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Monday.


Release: SAN ANTONIO, TX The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Canine Training Center (CTC) located at Lackland Air Force Base hosted a swearing in ceremony to welcome the newest and youngest canine officer, 10-year-old Devarjaye DJ Daniel on Tuesday, September 13. DJ was transported onto the base by representatives of The Ferrari Kid non-profit organization in a Ferrari vehicle.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - A little more than a month after historic flooding hit Eastern Kentucky, survivors who lost their homes are beginning to move into FEMA Temporary Housing Units. The units are being placed on private sites-when feasible-and in commercial parks. FEMA has leased spaces at available commercial housing sites located within the affected area.


The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the bills it addressed on Sept. 12

There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Sept. 12.


Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulations; Clearwater Offshore Nationals/Race World Offshore, Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater, FL on Sept. 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Tennessee River, Ohio River and Cumberland River; Paducah and Smithland; Kentucky on Sept. 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: BOSTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a female passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane this morning at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - To assist survivors displaced by the July 26, Eastern Kentucky floods, FEMA has approved direct temporary housing assistance to Floyd County-bringing the total number of approved counties to five-including: Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties.


News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Milo McIver Fire burning in Clackamas County, Oregon.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - As Kentuckians rebuild, survivors of the July 26 flooding can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.


TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Release: ITHACA, N.Y. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Ithaca Tompkins International Airport today.


Chairman Thompson Releases Statement Marking 21 Years Since the September 11 Attacks

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement commemorating the twenty-first anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks...


News Release: Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the 20th Annual World Summit on Counter-Terrorism in Herzliya, Israel, hosted by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. His remarks are below...


TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Release: ARLINGTON, Va. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) today by recognizing members of the workforce who have been with TSA for 20 years, swearing in new TSA officers and looking back at the earliest days of TSA and two decades of evolution.