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Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on March 21 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Mayorkas Swears in New Members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON - On Monday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas swore in 33 new members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (“the Council") at its first meeting since its reconstitution. During the meeting, Secretary Mayorkas and Council members discussed innovative solutions to address some of the most complex homeland security-related challenges facing our country.


Readout of CISA Call with Critical Infrastructure Partners on Potential Russian Cyberattacks Against the United States

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency convened a three-hour call with over 13,000 industry stakeholders to provide an update on the potential for Russian cyberattacks against the U.S. homeland and answer questions from a range of stakeholders across the nation.


FEMA Provides Another $128 Million for Colorado COVID-19 Response

News Release: DENVER - FEMA has approved more than $128 million in additional Public Assistance funding for the COVID-19 response in Colorado. The assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued March 28, 2020. FEMA has now approved more than $1.71 billion in Public Assistance grant funds to Colorado for the COVID-19 response.


TSA detects another firearm at Boston Logan International Airport security checkpoint

Release: BOSTON - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Tuesday, March 22.


Homeland Security Department discusses Missouri; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on March 21

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The U.S. and Canada Reestablish the Cross-Border Crime Forum

News Release: Officials discussed Cybercrime, Violent Extremism, Public Safety, Firearms Violence, and Justice Reform


Peters & Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Name Baraga County Post Office After First Woman Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), introduced legislation to designate the U.S. Postal Facility located at 404 US-41 North in Baraga County, Michigan as the “Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office."...


Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Cybersecurity Preparedness

News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on cybersecurity preparedness...


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA Individual Assistance specialists are now staffing the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Business Recovery Centers to help survivors recovering from the December tornadoes.


Statement from CISA Director Easterly on Potential Russian Cyberattacks Against the United States

News Release: WASHINGTON - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly released the following statement today...


TSA recruitment table at Plattsburgh International Airport

Release: PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be staffing a recruitment table at Plattsburgh International Airport for several upcoming Thursdays through April 7, to provide information about what it is like to work as a TSA officer and to explain the hiring process. The table will be staffed in the first floor lobby near the mosaic.


News Release: CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $2,401,365 in Hazard Mitigation Assistance funds to the St. Clair School District to develop a multi-use community tornado saferoom. St. Clair Public School is in Blue Earth County, a tornado-prone area in southern Minnesota. This saferoom will provide safety from severe wind and tornadic events for up to 1,600 students, teachers, staff and nearby community members.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on Oct. 3

Fiscal Year 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current (FMA Swift Current) grant opened on March 21.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on March 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There were 12 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending March 19, according to the Federal Register.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District on March 18

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.