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DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 16

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 4 grant opened on May 16.


Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY

News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York: “Our nation mourns the loss of life caused by the horrific shooting in Buffalo, New York. Our hearts break for the families and friends of the victims, ...


DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 15

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 1 grant opened on May 16.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Tom Carper (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and U.S. Representatives John Katko (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House Homeland...


Week ending May 14: Homeland Security Department publishes 19 notices

There were 19 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending May 14, according to the Federal Register.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA on May 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced $1.6 billion for eight fiscal year 2022 preparedness grant programs. Together, these programs provide critical funding to help state and local officials prepare for, prevent, protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other hazards. This funding is in addition to the $405.1 million announced last month for the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program.


Safety Zone; Red Bull Flugtag, Milwaukee, WI discussed on May 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on May 13.


New Mexicans Affected by Wildfires Can Visit FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Starting May 14

News Release: SANTA FE, New Mexico - FEMA will be operating multiple Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) to assist New Mexicans affected by wildfires. Residents may visit any one of the MDRCs to speak face-to-face with FEMA specialists.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SANTA FE, New Mexico - A Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Eastern New Mexico University to help New Mexico residents affected by the ongoing wildfires. Residents can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and get questions answered about federal disaster assistance.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved $1,585,196 to reimburse Bowling Green Municipal Utilities for its mutual aid use of 18 utility companies from Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee that assisted in power restoration and repairs after the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.


News Release: SANTA FE, New Mexico - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application holds many benefits for New Mexico residents who apply for federal assistance after the recent wildfires. An applicant who is referred to the SBA during the initial FEMA application process is expected to complete an SBA loan application. Submitting a loan application keeps the full range of disaster assistance available as an option.


Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the CGMA CGM DAKA discussed on May 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH on May 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Workshop aims to break the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction

News Release: On April 19, 2022, the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) hosted a workshop at the West Virginia Conference Center in South Charleston for state and local agencies to head off disasters or, as one presenter said, solve problems before they become problems.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program- Region 5 grant opened on May 13.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) grant opened on May 13.


Project to Strengthen Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion’s Resilience Against Storms Moves Forward

News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - The Territory's partnership with FEMA continues to move forward on initiatives to guarantee public housing communities have hazard mitigation measures in place to make dwellings safer for families and better resist future storms. The Virgin Islands Housing Authority can...