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News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics showing that October 2022 was the worst October for border encounters in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) history which makes it clear that this administration must implement policies that will end the border crisis...
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DHS Hosts First Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Symposium
News Release: WASHINGTON - On November 3 and 4, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held the first ever Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grantee symposium. The symposium brought together more than 200 representatives from 73 Grantees and partner organizations, to share promising practices, increase...
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FEMA Specialists to Help Survivors Update Applications at Walmart
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 when you visit your neighborhood Walmart store.
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FEMA Helps All People with their Recovery from St. Clair County Floods
News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS - FEMA is committed to helping all people affected by the July 25-28 flooding in St. Clair County, including people with temporary or permanent disabilities. FEMA wants to ensure that programs and services are meeting the needs of all disaster survivors during their recovery...
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Declaración del DHS sobre la Seguridad y la Aplicación de La Ley Durante el Huracán Nicole
News Release: El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) está trabajando con sus socios federales, estatales, locales, y no gubernamentales para apoyar las necesidades en las áreas afectadas por el huracán Nicole. A la luz de estas circunstancias, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de...
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Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Making Stops in Monroe County
News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - A mobile Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the State of Florida will be making stops in Monroe County.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Nicole
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas that may be impacted by Hurricane Nicole.
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Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Tops $2.35 Billion; Disaster Recovery Centers Reopen
News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $2.35 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.
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Nebraska woman sentenced for conspiracy to sex traffic minors following HSI, law enforcement partner investigation
News Release: OMAHA, Neb. - Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City Katherine Greer and Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Sidney Marker, 28, of Seward, Nebraska, was sentenced in an Omaha federal court Nov. 14 for conspiracy to sex traffic minors following an HSI and law enforcement partner investigation.
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FEMA Seeks Public Comment for Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Rule
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has published an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register implementing the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act on Nov. 14, and is now seeking public comment on this Interim Final Rule. The public comment period will run from Nov. 14, 2022, through Jan. 13, 2023, and comments can be submitted at Regulations.gov. The Federal Register Notice docket number is FEMA-2022-0037.
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Flood Insurance Policyholders in Puerto Rico Given Additional Time to Renew Policies and Provide Proof of Loss
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Fiona can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage.
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One Month Later: More than $11.9 Million in Federal Assistance Provided to St. Clair County Flood Survivors
News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - It’s been one month since President Biden signed the disaster declaration for St. Clair County, Illinois. While the effects of the devastating flood that took place in July will be felt in the communities for some time, federal, state and local agencies are working hard to get much needed assistance into the hands of survivors. To date, more than $11.9 million has been approved in federal grants, loans and flood insurance payments.
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TSA officers detect artfully concealed knife inside laptop at Richmond International Airport
Release: RICHMOND, Va. A man from Williamsburg, Va., was stopped by Transportation Security Administration officers at a Richmond International Airport security checkpoint after they detected a double-bladed knife that was concealed inside the inner workings of his laptop.
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U.S., Spain combine to assist nations 'fight against ransomware'
The United States and Spain are partnering to create a “capacity-building tool” for equipping countries’ to utilize “public-private partnerships” to combat ransomware.
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Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX discussed on Nov. 14 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Mission Bay Closure, San Diego, CA on Nov. 14
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Nicole
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas that may be impacted by Hurricane Nicole.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hackensack River, Jersey City, NJ on Nov. 14
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Survivors have just one week left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Nov. 21, 2022, deadline. Homeowners and renters who had property damage or losses caused by Hurricane Fiona may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. All applications received prior to or on the deadline date will be processed.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Intent To Request an Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Cybersecurity Measures for Surface Modes on Nov. 14
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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