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Glades, Pasco Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Homeowners and renters in Glades and Pasco counties are now eligible to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance to help with recovery after Hurricane Ian.


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in DeSoto County

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in DeSoto County.


Guide dogs explore TSA checkpoint, and other areas of the BWI Airport terminal

Release: LINTHICUM, Md. Future guide dogs had an opportunity to explore the Baltimore/Washington International-Thurgood Marshall Airport terminal including practice going through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint last night so that they would be more familiar with the experience of traversing through an airport when they do need to catch a flight.


Safety Zone; Missouri River Mile Markers 139.5-139.2, Jefferson City, MO discussed on Oct. 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Readout of Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Meetings with Law Enforcement Leaders from Across the Country in Dallas, Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON – On Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, and Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas participated in a series of meetings in Dallas, Texas with law enforcement leaders from across the country on ways to strengthen our partnerships to advance public safety and homeland security.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Eastern Kentucky homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their property from the July floods have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.


Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Ruling by the Southern District of Texas on DACA

News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement following the today’s ruling by the Southern District of Texas on DACA...


Homeland Security Department discusses Readability Changes for Special Requirements for Admission, Extension, and Maintenance of Nonimmigrant Status on Oct. 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The Time for Global Cybersecurity is Now

News Release: Guest post from Stephanie Okimoto, Director of the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) International Cooperative Programs Office (ICPO)


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records discussed on Oct. 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a six page notice on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


More Than $100 Million in Assistance Approved for Missourians Impacted by July Flooding

News Release: More than $101.2 million in federal and state assistance has now been approved for residents of the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County impacted by the July 25-28 flooding. Nearly 200 federal personnel from around the country remain on the ground in Missouri helping with flood recovery.


Disaster Recovery Center in Ferguson to Close Next Week

News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis County will close for the day Tuesday, October 18 and reopen Wednesday, October 19 at 8 a.m. The center will permanently close Friday, October 21 at 5 p.m.


FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Nakia Creek Fire in Washington

News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania Counties in Washington.


FEMA Needs Your Contact Information

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Florida survivors who applied for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian are asked to provide current contact information to ensure the application review process stays on track.


Renters May Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Federal disaster assistance is not just for homeowners. It’s also available to eligible renters, and can cover such expenses as furniture, job-related equipment, vehicle repair, even disaster-caused medical and dental bills.


Hardin County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House

News Release: CHICAGO -- Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Flood Map Information Open House on Nov. 9, 2022, for communities in Hardin County, Ohio. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).


Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Approval of a Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

News Release: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement announcing that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver in order to address Puerto Rico’s needs as recovery efforts from Hurricane Fiona continue.


Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events; Northern California and Lake Tahoe, CA discussed on Oct. 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Approves $420 million to Help Floridians with Hurricane Ian Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is providing rental assistance, hotel stays, repair assistance, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian who can’t live in their homes. As of today, FEMA has provided $420 million in assistance to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.


FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Open in Guánica

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Guánica. 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.