By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
Release: HARRISBURG, Pa. New technology that confirms the validity of a travelers identification (ID) and confirms their flight information in near real time is being used by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at the security checkpoint at Harrisburg International Airport.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
Release: INDIANAPOLIS Transportation Security Administration officers at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) stopped a loaded handgun on Tuesday, Jan. 24 the fourth firearm stopped at an IND checkpoint in the last seven days.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today hosted the Official Portrait Unveiling Ceremony in honor of former Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson. Jeh Johnson served as the nation’s fourth Secretary of Homeland Security from Dec. 23, 2013 - Jan. 20, 2017.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) ($130M) grant opened on Jan. 25.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Wednesday, Jan.25 in Spalding County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: Good morning and welcome. It is really wonderful to see all of you here today. It is heartwarming, inspiring, and a source of pride to see friends and colleagues past and present, you have given so much of yourselves to our Department and our country, and who mean so very much to all of us.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
Release: SEATTLE - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) have discovered 11 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage during routine X-ray screening at the airports security checkpoints so far this year. This is up from seven firearms discovered at the same point in 2022.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today hosted the Official Portrait Unveiling Ceremony in honor of former Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson. Jeh Johnson served as the nation’s fourth Secretary of Homeland Security from Dec. 23, 2013 - Jan. 20, 2017.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Wednesday, Jan.25 in Spalding County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Calaveras County has been added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding, meaning residents who had damage or losses from the storms that began Dec. 27, 2022, may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit Walmart in Cayey, Home Depot in Mayagüez, and National Lumber hardware stores in Salinas to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to make homes stronger and safer during the rebuilding process.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $1.6 million in federal funding to reimburse the Knott County Board of Education for its response to the July 26, 2022, Eastern Kentucky floods.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The period of FEMA disaster assistance for Hurricane Ida survivors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will close on March 10, 2023. Under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, disaster assistance, including Continued Temporary Housing Assistance for rent and Home Repair Assistance, ...
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its report and toolkit for K-12 institutions to help them better protect against cybersecurity threats. The report, “Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats, " provides recommendations...
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 24, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - FEMA announced today young leaders across the nation can now apply to become a part of the 2023 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). YPC members are students in grades 8 through 11 who are selected to support disaster preparedness and make a difference in their communities. The YPC is an opportunity...
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 24, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - Disaster survivors in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Hale counties who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive an eligibility determination letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 24, 2023
Release: SACRAMENTO, California - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award Monday evening at the agencys board meeting. SacRT is one of only four transit agencies nationwide to receive this recognition this year.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council, a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has awarded grants to 63,000 households affected by Hurricane Ian for rental assistance or basic repairs of their storm-damaged home, and to date more than 4,000 households have participated in temporary hotel stays paid for by FEMA. This assistance is part of $5.2 billion in total...
