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News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in San Sebastián. 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.
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Omar: 'I am glad the Biden Administration designated Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia today'

After the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Ethiopia had been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released a statement of support for the decision.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Exportation of Used Self-Propelled Vehicles on Oct. 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure  

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security released the Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs), voluntary practices that outline the highest-priority baseline measures businesses and critical infrastructure owners of all sizes can take to protect themselves against cyber threats. The CPGs...
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Putnam County

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Putnam County.
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Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget discussed on Oct. 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Purchase Flood Insurance to Protect What You’ve Built

News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - If you do not carry National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance, now is the time to buy it. Wildfire season is slowing down, and once the fires are out, people and communities are at risk for another threat, flooding. Wildfires leave the ground charred and unable to absorb water.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit (CBP Form I-68) on Oct. 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) Public Meeting discussed on Oct. 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Addresses National Advisory Council at Choctaw Nation’s Headquarters

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to Durant, Oklahoma, inside the Choctaw Nation reservation this week, where she attended the National Advisory Council year-end meeting, toured the Choctaw Nation’s headquarters and participated in social dancing, showcasing the rich culture and history of the Choctaw people.
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TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Elmira Corning Regional Airport

Release: HORSEHEADS, N.Y. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) on Saturday.
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Peters Joins CISA Director Jen Easterly and State of Michigan CIO Laura Clark in Novi to Discuss Efforts to Bolster Cybersecurity

News Release: NOVI, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a fireside chat during this year’s annual Michigan Cyber Summit with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly. The conversation,...
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Monongahela River Mile Marker 22-22.86, Elizabeth, PA on Oct. 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Recovery Surpasses $1.5 Billion as FEMA Provides $654 Million in Individual Assistance

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1.5 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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DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure

News Release: CISA Developed Cross-Sector Recommendations to Help Organizations Prioritize Cybersecurity Investments Oct. 27, 2022  WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security released the Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs), voluntary practices that outline the highest-priority baseline measures ...
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Chairs Thompson and Clarke Statement on the Biden Administration’s New Cybersecurity Performance Goals

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s new cybersecurity performance goals and metrics designed to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure and many other private sector entities across the country.
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Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles (CBP Form 3299) discussed on Oct. 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Feature Article: The Question of Who You Are

News Release: The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have joined forces to implement a new internet standard, called Decentralized Identifiers (DiD). Let’s explain what this means and why it matters.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders on Oct. 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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