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News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - This fire season, FEMA is urging caution with any Fourth of July celebrations that include fireworks, campfires, or grilling and is encouraging residents to be mindful of rising temperatures heading into the summer season. While fireworks and outdoor gatherings go hand-in-hand with the holiday and summer months, they also intensify wildfire danger and may put lives at risk.
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FEMA Awards State of Rhode Island More Than $1 Million for COVID Tech Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state health department for the costs of implementing technology needed to detect and track infections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Submits Annual Report to Congress

News Release: WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) submitted its annual report to Congress which provides recommendations for creating a more effective and efficient system to better assist individuals and employers ...
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Remembering Hurricane Agnes on the 50th Anniversary

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - In June 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused widespread damage across the eastern United States. Five decades later, FEMA Region 3 and our partners are remembering this significant storm through an interagency website, videos, webinars, and other products and events. We welcome you to use these resources to help tell the story of Agnes and encourage everyone to take steps now to be prepared for future storms.
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Oklahoma Survivors Affected by May Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 2-8 could be eligible for help from FEMA.
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Homeland Security's Project iGuardian shares tools to keep children safe online

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is encouraging families to do their homework when it comes to keeping students safe while using the Internet this summer.
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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Federal Government is Prepared for Catastrophic Risks

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan bill to ensure our nation is better prepared for high-consequence events, regardless of the low probability, such as new strains of disease, biotechnology accidents, or naturally occurring risks such as super volcanoes or solar flares that though unlikely, would be exceptionally lethal if they occurred.
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10 Tips for Firework Safety

News Release: Guest post from Colin O’Connor, Safety and Emergency Operations Manager, Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL)
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Stay in Touch – Update Information with FEMA to Avoid Delays

News Release: SANTA FE, NM - New Mexicans who applied for FEMA disaster assistance for the ongoing wildfires should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure the disaster assistance process stays on track.
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Public press releases: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement publishes 65 in June

There were 65 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in June.
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June 30: bills handled by Appropriations Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Appropriations Committee on June 30.
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June: U.S. Department of Homeland Security publishes 10 press releases

There were 10 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in June.
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What did House Committee on Appropriations publish in June?

There were 80 press releases or notices published by the House Committee on Appropriations in June.
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DHS and Israeli Partners Announce Collaboration on Cybersecurity

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in partnership with the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), has initiated the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Cyber program, a new joint initiative managed by...
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June: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 75 press releases

There were 75 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in June.
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DHS Statement on Supreme Court Decision on MPP

News Release: As Secretary Mayorkas concluded in October 2021 after a thorough review, the prior Administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) has endemic flaws, imposes unjustifiable human costs, and pulls resources and personnel away from other priority efforts to secure our border. We welcome the Supreme ...
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma

News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, tornadoes and flooding, May 2-8, 2022.
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Additional Disaster Assistance Approved for Montana Flooding

News Release: Helena, Mont.- State and federal disaster officials today announce that additional aid is available in response to the severe flooding currently impacting the state. Residents of Carbon, Park and Stillwater counties may now register with FEMA for assistance if they had damage caused by the flooding. This is in addition to the assistance that was previously made available to reimburse eligible communities for damaged public infrastructure and emergency response costs.
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FEMA Celebrates PRIDE All Month Long

News Release: WASHINGTON -- This June, FEMA celebrated its LGBTQIA workforce and PRIDE all month long with several special events, including displaying an inclusive rainbow flag at FEMA National Response Coordination Center for the second time in the agency’s history. Similar displays were made at FEMA's 10 regional headquarters across the country.
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Tips for Helping Seniors Stay Young

News Release: Adults benefit physically and mentally by choosing to learn new things over the years. For seniors, participating in activities is more than just fun and games. There are many things seniors can do to help age well, including physical activity, exercise, and making healthy food choices. Research indicates...
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