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The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Need Help Coping with Disaster Related Stress?

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Has the Kentucky flooding left you feeling depressed, uneasy, restless or sad? Disasters affect more than just buildings or landscape. They can have a serious impact on us, no matter our age or standing in the community. Help is available.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help pay for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by the Eastern Kentucky flooding that started on July 26.


News Release: A FEMA disaster recovery center will open in University City (St. Louis County) on Friday, August 26 to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the July 25-28 flooding and severe storms.


News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY-The joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Centers in Muskogee and Seminole counties will be closed on Saturday, August 27 and reopen on Monday, August 29 with new hours of operation. The centers assist survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8.


FEMA Region 8 Recognizes Colorado Students selected to National Youth Preparedness Council

News Release: DENVER - FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council has announced its membership for the 2022-2023 school year. The council includes youth from across the country who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities. Students complete disaster preparedness projects...


News Release: CINCINNATI, OH - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the administration finally acquiesced to his calls to terminate the Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



News Release: Teaching financial responsibility is crucial to helping your children understand the importance of saving and managing their money. Conversations about money will differ depending on the stage of your child’s development. If your child is young, talking to them about saving is one of the first steps in helping them learn financial literacy.


CISA Releases New Insight on Preparing Critical Infrastructure for the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a new CISA Insight, Preparing Critical Infrastructure for Post-Quantum Cryptography, which provides critical infrastructure and government network owners and operators an overview of the potential impacts from quantum computing to National Critical Functions (NCFs) and the recommended actions they should take now to begin preparing for the transition.


Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee discussed on Aug. 25 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Following HSAC Recommendation, DHS terminates Disinformation Governance Board

News Release: Statement from the Department of Homeland Security following the recommendation from the Homeland Security Advisory Council regarding the Disinformation Governance Board: “The Department welcomes the recommendations of the Homeland Security Advisory Council, which has concluded that countering disinformation ...


News Release: DENVER - FEMA has approved an additional $10.1 million to the Utah Department of Health for the COVID-19 response in Utah. The assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued April 4, 2020. FEMA has now provided more than $314 million for the Utah COVID-19 response.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: “I commend President Biden on the selection of Kimberly Cheatle to serve as the next Director of the U.S. Secret Service.


DHS Issues Regulation to Preserve and Fortify DACA

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced that the Department has issued a final rule that will preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy for certain eligible noncitizens who arrived in the United States as children, deferring their...


There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 26.


Release: LOS ANGELES - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that it has begun testing state-of-the-art technology designed to detect, track and identify (DTI) drones entering restricted air space around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft...


TSA officer detects loaded gun at New York Stewart International Airport

Release: NEWBURGH, N.Y. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer prevented a man from carrying his loaded handgun onto a flight at New York Stewart International Airport yesterday (Aug. 24). The.357 revolver was loaded with five bullets.