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There were 36 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate in October.


News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.1 million to Dean College to reimburse the college for the cost of contracting to manage and administer diagnostic testing and disinfection during the COVID-19 pandemic.


News Release: Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, the State of Illinois and FEMA have determined that both Disaster Recovery Centers in St. Clair County will close early today, Saturday, Nov. 12, at 3:30 p.m.


Week ending Nov. 5: 16 notices published by Homeland Security Department

There were 16 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Nov. 5, according to the Federal Register.


Martin County Eligible for Additional Public Assistance

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Martin County is now eligible to receive reimbursement for debris removal and repair or replacement of Hurricane Ian-damaged public facilities. They were previously approved for emergency protective measures.


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - As Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Fiona and the end of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is approaching it may be a good time to invest in protecting your home against damage from future weather events. FEMA has the tools to help the residents of Puerto Rico create a stronger, more resilient future.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- As of Nov. 10, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has received more than 44,000 flood claims from Hurricane Ian and has paid nearly $437 million to policyholders.


News Release: BOSTON - Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston field office removed convicted foreign terrorist Haroon Rashid Aswat, 48, to the United Kingdom Nov. 9, after his transfer from a Massachusetts prison to ICE custody earlier that day.


Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Observance of Veterans Day

News Release: Colleagues, This year’s theme for Veterans Day is at the very center of military service: honor. Honor reflects the value and tradition of answering the call to duty, in service of one’s team, our institutions, and the nation. There are 16.5 million American veterans who embody this ethos, but none...


Deadlines are Fastly Approaching: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center Today

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Do you have a question about your registration with FEMA? Did you receive a letter or phone call from FEMA and not sure what to do next? You can get answers to these questions and more when you visit a temporary Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for help with the federal disaster...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on Nov. 10

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



S&T Awards Funds for Developing Anomaly Detection Systems for Securing Soft Targets

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $198,000 to Lauretta AI, a company based in Arlington, MA, to customize its commercial artificial intelligence solution and create an adaptable anomaly detection...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the Tribe’s response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Nicole, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing.


S&T Awards Funds for Developing Detection Algorithms for Securing Soft Targets

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $199,833 to Flux Tensor, an Overland Park, KS-based company, to apply algorithms that help identify motion in complex videos. Specifically, the award is for flexible...


Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on Nov. 10

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: DETROIT, MI - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report requested by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can eliminate the potential for discrimination in travel...