News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

News Release: Guest post from Stephanie Okimoto, Director of the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) International Cooperative Programs Office (ICPO)

The US Homeland Security Department published a six page notice on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: More than $101.2 million in federal and state assistance has now been approved for residents of the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County impacted by the July 25-28 flooding. Nearly 200 federal personnel from around the country remain on the ground in Missouri helping with flood recovery.

News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis County will close for the day Tuesday, October 18 and reopen Wednesday, October 19 at 8 a.m. The center will permanently close Friday, October 21 at 5 p.m.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will promote ways Americans can stay safe online during October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania Counties in Washington.

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Florida survivors who applied for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian are asked to provide current contact information to ensure the application review process stays on track.

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Federal disaster assistance is not just for homeowners. It’s also available to eligible renters, and can cover such expenses as furniture, job-related equipment, vehicle repair, even disaster-caused medical and dental bills.

News Release: CHICAGO -- Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Flood Map Information Open House on Nov. 9, 2022, for communities in Hardin County, Ohio. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

News Release: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement announcing that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver in order to address Puerto Rico’s needs as recovery efforts from Hurricane Fiona continue.

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is providing rental assistance, hotel stays, repair assistance, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian who can’t live in their homes. As of today, FEMA has provided $420 million in assistance to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Guánica. 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.

News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 25-28, 2022.

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - As Kentuckians rebuild, survivors of the July 26 flooding can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.