News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $1.6 million in federal funding to reimburse the Knott County Board of Education for its response to the July 26, 2022, Eastern Kentucky floods.

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The period of FEMA disaster assistance for Hurricane Ida survivors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will close on March 10, 2023. Under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, disaster assistance, including Continued Temporary Housing Assistance for rent and Home Repair Assistance, ...

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its report and toolkit for K-12 institutions to help them better protect against cybersecurity threats. The report, “Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats, " provides recommendations...

News Release: CHICAGO - FEMA announced today young leaders across the nation can now apply to become a part of the 2023 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). YPC members are students in grades 8 through 11 who are selected to support disaster preparedness and make a difference in their communities. The YPC is an opportunity...

News Release: ATLANTA - Disaster survivors in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Hale counties who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive an eligibility determination letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.

Release: SACRAMENTO, California - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award Monday evening at the agencys board meeting. SacRT is one of only four transit agencies nationwide to receive this recognition this year.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council, a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has awarded grants to 63,000 households affected by Hurricane Ian for rental assistance or basic repairs of their storm-damaged home, and to date more than 4,000 households have participated in temporary hotel stays paid for by FEMA. This assistance is part of $5.2 billion in total...

The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

A Texas man who was found guilty of narcotics trafficking and money laundering violations received a 55-month prison term following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations Richmond.

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligated over $60.2 million distributed among 12 subprojects for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) that include generation, transmission and distribution units in Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, San Juan and Toa Baja.

Release: OMAHA, Nebraska - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Nebraska detected 17 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022, with the majority of the firearms discovered at Omahas Eppley Airfield (OMA) security checkpoints. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.

There were 22 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Jan. 14, according to the Federal Register.

The Transportation Security Administration recently announced its "accomplishments and progress" for 2022, including a new record for firearm interceptions by its at airport checkpoints.