News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - After reviewing in-depth analysis and evaluations, FEMA recognizes Special Flood Hazard Areas may be the only feasible option to place temporary housing units in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee and Sarasota counties. FEMA never places manufactured housing units or travel trailers...

Release: PHILADELPHIA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport have prevented three individuals from bringing handguns onto their flights in the first 12 days of the new year, the third of which was detected yesterday, Thursday, Jan. 12.

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Release: DULLES, Va. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Loudoun County, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday, Jan. 12. The 9mm gun was loaded with two bullets.

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia for an additional 18 months, from March 18, 2023, through Sept. 17, 2024. He also redesignated Somalia for TPS, allowing Somali nationals residing in the ...

News Release: Every year since 2010, The President has designated January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since that time, the month has become a time to raise awareness about how we all can prevent this crime by learning how to identify and report human trafficking. One great way to raise awareness...

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia for an additional 18 months, from March 18, 2023, through Sept. 17, 2024. He also redesignated Somalia for TPS, allowing Somali nationals residing in the...

News Release: SANTA FE, NM - There’s still time to add your voice along with other New Mexico residents who have already submitted their ideas online and at six public meetings.

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its 2022 Year in Review highlighting the extensive work of CISA and its partners over the past year to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure.

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The White House announced an Amendment to the Emergency Declaration today authorizing FEMA to extend Direct Federal Assistance to 10 additional counties in California.

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -Recently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved over $114 million to repair the Enrique Ortega Water Treatment Plant, which has the capacity to treat about 85 million gallons of water per day for clients of the La Plata Reservoir. An asset of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), this plant services about 475,000 residents in the Toa Alta region, which comprises six municipalities.

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Campbell Station, Diaz, Newport and Tupelo; the towns of Jacksonport and Weldon; and unincorporated areas of Jackson County, Arkansas.

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Hurricane Ian survivors have just one day left to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan.