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News Release: WASHINGTON- Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today 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.


Homeland Security Committee and the bills it addressed on May 12

There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on May 12.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program- Region 8 grant opened on May 13.


Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on May 12 by Homeland Security Department

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


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following the Senate’s confirmation of Admiral Linda L. Fagan to serve as the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard...


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) grant opened on May 13.


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


FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Coastal Fire

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combatting the Coastal Fire burning in Orange County.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program - Region 1 grant opened on May 13.


News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico -Gloricela Santiago Martínez spent the night of Hurricane María working in a shelter. After being away from her apartment in the Brisas del Mar public housing complex in Salinas for almost four days, she returned to find her home flooded. Despite not living on a first floor, the hurricane's rains came through her windows and walls. She spent about five hours bailing out water and rescuing what has been her home for nearly 30 years.


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


News Release: DENTON, Texas - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Haskell County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program- Region 3 grant opened on May 13.


May 12: bills handled by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) grant opened on May 13.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program- Region 9 grant opened on May 13.


Release: WASHINGTON -House Committee on Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02) today announced that the House Appropriations Committee will be holding...


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program- Region 6 grant opened on May 13.


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


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Rhode Island

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Rhode Island to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from Jan. 28-29, 2022.