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USCIS Implements New Process for Venezuelans
On Oct. 12, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new process for Venezuelans.This new process will provide a lawful and streamlined way for nationals of Venezuela who are outside the United States and lacking U.S.
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FEMA Updates Operating Hours for the Alaska Disaster Assistance Hotline
News Release: FEMA has updated the operating hours for the Alaska-specific Disaster Assistance Hotline. Residents in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon who experienced damage or loss from September’s severe storm, flooding and landslides can call the hotline to apply for FEMA assistance or receive help with an application.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Shipping Channel, Corpus Christi, TX on Oct. 20
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA hosts training for working canines, their handlers in Avon
Release: INDIANAPOLIS The Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) Indiana Explosive Detection Canine Program hosted its sixth-annual Multi-Agency K9 Training Event in Avon on Friday.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Singapore
News Release: From October 17-19, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to the Republic of Singapore to attend Singapore International Cyber Week. On Oct. 17, Secretary Mayorkas delivered keynote remarks on the dynamic and evolving cyber threat environment, noting that we are at a pivotal ...
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Financially Preparing for the Holidays
News Release: Budgets and finances often become a cause for concern during the holiday season. Before you begin browsing online or mapping out your shopping strategy, take a moment to create a holiday spending plan that will allow you to spend thoughtfully while avoiding buyer’s remorse. When preparing your spending plan, consider the following...
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FEMA Awards More Than $15 Million to Connecticut for Covid-19 Pandemic Administrative Costs
News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $15 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse it for some of the administrative costs incurred responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FEMA is Reaching Out to Survivors
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA is connecting with Puerto Rico survivors in many ways to ensure they have the help they need throughout the federal disaster assistance process.
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Chairman Thompson Releases Statement on Government Watchdog Report on FEMA Workforce Discrimination and Harassment
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released a report he requested from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) detailing employee discrimination and harassment issues within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Chairman...
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Homeland Security secretary: Additional visas help 'meet needs of American businesses'
An additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the fiscal year 2023 will be available to employers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL), has announced.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Puerto Rico
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Government of Puerto Rico to supplement territorial and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona from Sept. 17-21, 2022.
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Federal Support Tops $1 Billion to Help Floridians Recover from Hurricane Ian
News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and Floridians to help jumpstart their recovery from Hurricane Ian.
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FEMA Participates in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, Encourages Participation Nationwide
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA will participate in the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Singapore
News Release: From October 17-19, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to the Republic of Singapore to attend Singapore International Cyber Week. On Oct. 17, Secretary Mayorkas delivered keynote remarks on the dynamic and evolving cyber threat environment, noting that we are at a pivotal...
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Incident Communications Activity Report (ICAR) discussed on Oct. 20 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Coast Guard set to publish a new notice on Oct. 21
There are six releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Implementation of a Parole Process for Venezuelans on Oct. 19
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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HSI participates in panel discussion on strengthening national response against fentanyl
News Release: WASHINGTON - Christopher Heck, Acting Deputy Assistant Director with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Public Safety and Border Security Division, participated in the first of two panel discussions focused on curbing the supply and demand of fentanyl across U.S. communities as a part of the National Crime Prevention Council National Fentanyl Summit, Oct. 19.
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Hurricane Fiona One Month Later: Joint Efforts and Community Engagement Pave the Way for Puerto Rico Recovery
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - During the first month of the Hurricane Fiona response, since the disaster declaration on Sept. 21, more than $456 million in FEMA disaster assistance has been provided to more than 600,000 Puerto Rico households to assist with disaster recovery efforts.
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