By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2022
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - Before the water began to recede and the winds grew silent in 2017, one phrase stood out above the rest to symbolize recovery - “VI Strong." This expression not only reflects the spirit of Virgin Islanders but also captures the recovery efforts over the past five years. Building “VI Strong" means using resources to not only rebuild what was lost but building back stronger and more resilient to protect against future disasters.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2022
There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 11.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. granted an additional 30 days of 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective actions, ensuring the first 60 days of response and recovery are all federally funded. Starting today, FEMA will have three Disaster Recovery Centers available for Florida residents.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2022
News Release: Often, when the days become shorter and fall turns to winter, we may begin to feel a noticeable shift in our mood. Millions of people experience this change each year and simply brush it off as a case of the “winter blues." In reality, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a diagnosable form of depression...
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 7, 2022
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - All Disaster Recovery Centers and Multi-Agency Resource Centers will be operating under their regular hours on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will join President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today to survey heavily damaged areas and meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis and response officials about ongoing efforts to help survivors and hard-hit communities in Florida. FEMA has already registered hundreds of thousands...
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
News Release: All Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed on Monday, October 10 in observance of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day and re-open on Tuesday, October 11 at 8 a.m.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom and Sacramento. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Arcade Creek, Cripple Creek, Hinkle Creek, Humbug Valley Basin and Alder Creek...
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Soon after hurricanes Irma and Maria swept through the territory in 2017, members of local community groups, faith-based, community-based organizations and nongovernmental organizations collaborated to establish long-term recovery groups on St. Croix, St. John and St.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
Release: SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. A new, more convenient passenger security checkpoint is ready for operation at Burlington International Airport (BTV). The new checkpoint will enhance the security checkpoint experience for travelers going through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening process.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 7.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico-Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are now open in Barranquitas and Río Grande. The joint DRCs, 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.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
Release: PHILADELPHIA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be conducting two recruitment events on October 18 and 19 to hire additional officers to work at Philadelphia International Airport.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lee County.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
Release: Louisville, KY A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Kelvin R. Portwood with forcibly assaulting two Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Officers at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 7.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 6, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Florida by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the state of Florida as a result of Hurricane Ian beginning Sept. 23, 2022 and continuing.
