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News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Humacao. The joint DRC, a partnership between the municipality, the Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA will help Hurricane Fiona survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.


Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Recovery Climbs Past $1.2 Billion, FEMA Provides Over $581 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1.2 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $581 million to households and $314 million to the state for emergency response. The U.S. Small Business Administration has provided $196 million in disaster loans, while the National Flood Insurance Program has paid $147 million in claims.


News Release: WASHINGTON – On Oct. 12, 2022, DHS announced a new process for Venezuelan nationals that enhances the security of our border and provides a lawful means for eligible Venezuelans to come to the United States. Today, less than a week after the portal went live, DHS reports that the first four Venezuelan ...


14 notices published in week ending Oct. 15 by Homeland Security Department

There were 14 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Oct. 15, according to the Federal Register.


Statement from the Department of Homeland Security on the Arrival of First Venezuelan Nationals Under New Process

News Release: WASHINGTON - On Oct. 12, 2022, DHS announced a new process for Venezuelan nationals that enhances the security of our border and provides a lawful means for eligible Venezuelans to come to the United States. Today, less than a week after the portal went live, DHS reports that the first four Venezuelan...


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of Oct. 20, 2022 will be eligible for TPS.


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Oct. 21 by Homeland Security Department

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


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


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


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones in Reentry Sites; Jacksonville, Daytona, Cape Canaveral, Tampa, and Tallahassee, Florida on Oct. 21

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page proposed rule on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


Homeland Security Department discusses DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee on Oct. 21

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


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


Homeland Security Department discusses Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0077 on Oct. 21

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


FEMA Provides More than $3.2 million to Alaska Communities Affected by September West Coast Storms

News Release: Nearly a month after a federal disaster declaration was made for the severe storm, flooding and landslides that occurred in Western Alaska from Sept. 15 - 20, more than $3 million in federal disaster assistance has been awarded to survivors. Those in the designated Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon are eligible to apply for FEMA assistance until Nov. 22.



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


News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA have opened two additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Brevard and Okeechobee counties.


Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Recovery Surpasses $1.1 Billion, FEMA Provides Over $564 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1.1 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and survivors recovering from Hurricane Ian.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Eastern Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the severe July 2022 floods still have time for federal disaster assistance.