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Safety Zone; Green River, Henderson, KY discussed on Oct. 5 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 1, 2013

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H7564-H7565 on Jan. 1, 2013


“HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on Jan. 2, 2013

The House section of the Congressional Record published “HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF” on Jan. 2, 2013.


Homeland Security Department discusses Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022: Washington, DC Listening Session on Oct. 5

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Eastern Kentucky survivors receiving Social Security or other federal or commonwealth aid can receive disaster assistance without worrying that FEMA grants might cause them to lose non-disaster benefits or increase their taxes.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Since hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2017, FEMA has focused much of its efforts on assisting with a number of projects to reduce risks and hazards against future incidents and disasters.


News Release: ATLANTA - Highlands and Lake counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Ian.


Understanding Your FEMA Letter

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Hurricane Ian survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.



News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has approved more than $70 million for Florida survivors to jump start recovery efforts, as Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams check on survivors, assist with federal disaster assistance applications and answer questions about types of federal assistance available. Teams are visiting shelters now to help survivors apply for assistance.


Dental Hygiene Month

News Release: National Dental Hygiene Month is observed every October to celebrate the work of dental hygienists and raise awareness of the importance of good oral health. An essential component to our overall wellbeing, good oral hygiene is one building block of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease...


Homeland Security Department discusses Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and CTPAT Trade Compliance Program on Oct. 4

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Transportation Security Administration officers at Nashville International Airport (BNA) discovered a loaded firearm in a passengers carry-on bag at a security checkpoint Monday morning. The same firearm was detected again less than 30 minutes later at the same checkpoint.


Peters Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Foreign Lobbying Passes Senate

News Release: DETROIT, MI - The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to increase transparency around foreign lobbying, shine a light on efforts by foreign adversaries to influence our public policy, and...


Portman Statement on Two DHS OIG Reports Showing Biden Administration’s Reckless Afghan Evacuee Procedures

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called on the Biden administration to address the failures outlined in two Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports detailing...


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot traveled to San Francisco, California, last week to attend meetings with state and local public health officials, law enforcement, and first responders from two of CWMD’s signature programs: BioWatch and Securing the Cities (STC).


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. The exercise will occur during the week of Oct. 17, 2022 to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.


News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the appointment of Nicholas J. Rasmussen to serve as the Department of Homeland Security’s Counterterrorism Coordinator...