BOISE—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive (PDM-C) grant awards of $1,593,691 to the City of Lewiston to update and improve that city’s storm water control system. According to FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy, the system serves an area that includes most government buildings and offices and provides all of the outflow capacity for that portion of the city. more >>
As Hurricane Earl, now a Category 1 storm, moves northeast and away from North Carolina today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges continued caution for North Carolina residents. FEMA continues to work with its federal partners, as well as state and local officials, in order to ensure safety and security for North Carolina residents. more >>
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Hurricane Earl moves away from North Carolina and up toward the Northeastern United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is continuing to take aggressive steps to coordinate with state and local officials across New England as they prepare for the storm. In the Northeast, FEMA is urging residents to get ready for possible severe weather and listen to instructions from local officials. In areas already affected by Hurricane Earl, especially in North Carolina, FEMA urges continued precautions as residents and visitors emerge from their homes or return to evacuated regions. more >>
WASHINGTON - With Hurricane Earl moving up the East Coast and expected to arrive in New England by tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging New England residents to stay informed about any developments with the storm and to listen to directions of state and local officials, including any calls for evacuations. Yesterday, at the request of Governor Deval Patrick, President Obama signed a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Massachusetts, making federal funds available to support the state's efforts to prepare for and respond to Hurricane Earl and save lives and protect property. more >>
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s emergency declaration issued for Massachusetts. more >>
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing. more >>
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Labor Day marks the symbolic end of the summer; yet the work of disaster recovery continues ... Disaster Recovery Centers will be open; operators will be standing by to take your call; and, Community Relations Specialists will continue visiting hard hit neighborhoods. more >>
LAREDO, Texas -- The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) Tuesday and Wednesday in Cameron and Webb counties for those affected by Hurricane Alex flooding. more >>
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Telephone registration and Disaster Recovery Centers will be open Labor Day weekend, according to state and federal officials. more >>
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Federal disaster assistance is being made available to eight additional Nebraska counties that suffered damages during the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes June 1 through August 29, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today. more >>
*Earlier today FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read held a press conference call to discuss the latest developments with Hurricane Earl. To listen to the audio of today's briefing, click here. * more >>
WASHINGTON - As Hurricane Earl prepares to approach North Carolina tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is continuing to aggressively prepare for the storm, plan for all possible scenarios and support state and local officials along the East Coast as they work to protect their communities. FEMA strongly encourages all East Coast residents to take steps now to prepare for severe weather in the coming days. more >>
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that Federal aid is available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing. more >>
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that Federal aid is available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Earl beginning on September 1, 2010, and continuing. more >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Efforts to help Tennesseans affected by spring storms and flooding have been aided by strong inter-agency and inter-faith cooperation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) see partnership among all relief sectors as key to a successful recovery. more >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The most comprehensive online source of disaster preparedness information is www.Ready.gov. As the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency kick off National Preparedness Month, webmasters and bloggers are encouraged to consider placing Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month widgets on their sites to help spread the word. more >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The historic flooding Tennessee has endured this year serves as a stark reminder that everyone needs to stay prepared. Recognizing September as National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are urging residents to create an emergency supply kit. more >>
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Carter and Madison counties on Sept. 2, 2010. more >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With four months of 2010 left, much of Tennessee has already seen a year's worth of rain, including the devastation of the first weekend in May. What more proof is needed to persuade all residents to think seriously about protecting their homes and valuables with flood insurance? more >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When disaster strikes and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) arrives on the scene to help, a key component of the recovery mission is the Public Assistance (PA) program. PA provides grant money to help local, state and tribal governments – and some non-profits – repair or rebuild public facilities and infrastructure. more >>
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the United States. No one knows this better than Kentuckians who are now struggling to recover from the recent severe storms. For those who didn’t have flood insurance, recovery may be more challenging. more >>
BILOXI, Miss. -- When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, the face of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and thousands of lives were changed forever. During the five-year recovery process, both the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency have worked with local governments and communities statewide to ensure that Mississippi rebuilds stronger and safer. more >>
LEXINGTON, Ky. – If you suffered damage related to the July severe storms in Carter, Lewis, Madison, Mason, Pike and Rowan counties and have not registered for assistance from FEMA, you have less than one month to register. more >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Like thousands of her fellow Tennesseans, Doris Waddey lost a lot in the flooding that struck in the first weekend in May. Her West Nashville neighborhood became a lake; the water in her house measured 5 feet 2 inches deep. more >>
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentuckians who received a loan application from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) following the July severe storms are urged to complete the application and return it. It is a crucial step to receive additional assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. more >>
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Residents in six Kentucky counties who lost work or whose businesses were damaged due to the July severe storms, flooding and mudslides, may be eligible for federal disaster unemployment assistance. more >>
Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to announce the launch of the federal government's collaboration with Southern Shield - a consortium of state homeland security and law enforcement officials from 14 Southeastern states and territories - as part of the national Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) initiative, as well as the expansion of the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to fusion centers across the southeast. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) International Awards Dinner- highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster aviation security and thanking the nation's airline pilots, including the crew members who thwarted the attempted terrorist attack on December 25, 2009, for their work everyday to ensure that air travelers reach their destinations safely and securely. more >>
Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that Predator Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) flights will begin out of Corpus Christi, Texas, beginning on Wednesday, Sept.1. With the deployment of an UAS in Texas, DHS unmanned aerial capabilities will now cover the Southwest Border—from the El Centro Sector in California all the way to the Gulf of Mexico in Texas—providing critical aerial surveillance assistance to personnel on the ground. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mississippi with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, joining Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour for a special event commemorating Hurricane Katrina and the continued recovery and restoration efforts in the Gulf Coast region. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Chicago to deliver remarks to the International Association of Fire Chiefs at Fire-Rescue International 2010, visit key critical infrastructure sites, and join Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to meet with public and private sector stakeholders, law enforcement officials and first responders to discuss the Department's continued commitment to protecting our nation's transportation systems and critical infrastructure. more >>
Secretary Napolitano visited Piegan, Sweetgrass, Sunburst and Havre, Mont., with Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Alan Bersin to tour CBP operations and meet with state and local officials, law enforcement personnel and private sector stakeholders regarding DHS' efforts to secure the Northern border. more >>
Secretary Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate announced over $25 million in newly approved Gulf Coast rebuilding projects to assist communities as they continue to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita—the latest in a series of Gulf Coast recovery projects that have totaled more than $2.5 billion since the start of the Obama administration. more >>
As part of the Obama administration's ongoing commitment to smart, effective border security, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that the Secure Communities program has been deployed to all 25 U.S. counties along our Southwest border. more >>
Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for an inline baggage screening system at Orlando International Airport (MCO) - enhancing the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ongoing efforts to bolster airport security while boosting the local economy. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today applauded President Obama's intent to appoint Warren Stern as Director of DHS' Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). more >>
Secretary Napolitano announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement and community groups across the country in identifying and mitigating threats to their communities and expanded DHS' "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to the Washington, D.C., area in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual anticrime campaign involving citizens, police and neighborhood groups. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited New Orleans, La., to deliver remarks about DHS' nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference—building on the Department’s continued collaboration with the sports industry to improve the security and resilience of their facilities. more >>
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Pascua Yaqui Tribe today announced the production of the first ever Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - designed as a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document that formally recognizes tribal membership and U.S. citizenship for the purpose of entering the United States through a land or sea port of entry. The Pascua Yaqui are the first tribe in the country to issue an ETC. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process. more >>
Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday. more >>
Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to announce the launch of the federal government's collaboration with Southern Shield - a consortium of state homeland security and law enforcement officials from 14 Southeastern states and territories - as part of the national Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) initiative, as well as the expansion of the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to fusion centers across the southeast. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) International Awards Dinner- highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster aviation security and thanking the nation's airline pilots, including the crew members who thwarted the attempted terrorist attack on December 25, 2009, for their work everyday to ensure that air travelers reach their destinations safely and securely. more >>
Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that Predator Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) flights will begin out of Corpus Christi, Texas, beginning on Wednesday, Sept.1. With the deployment of an UAS in Texas, DHS unmanned aerial capabilities will now cover the Southwest Border—from the El Centro Sector in California all the way to the Gulf of Mexico in Texas—providing critical aerial surveillance assistance to personnel on the ground. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mississippi with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, joining Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour for a special event commemorating Hurricane Katrina and the continued recovery and restoration efforts in the Gulf Coast region. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Chicago to deliver remarks to the International Association of Fire Chiefs at Fire-Rescue International 2010, visit key critical infrastructure sites, and join Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to meet with public and private sector stakeholders, law enforcement officials and first responders to discuss the Department's continued commitment to protecting our nation's transportation systems and critical infrastructure. more >>
Secretary Napolitano visited Piegan, Sweetgrass, Sunburst and Havre, Mont., with Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Alan Bersin to tour CBP operations and meet with state and local officials, law enforcement personnel and private sector stakeholders regarding DHS' efforts to secure the Northern border. more >>
Secretary Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate announced over $25 million in newly approved Gulf Coast rebuilding projects to assist communities as they continue to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita—the latest in a series of Gulf Coast recovery projects that have totaled more than $2.5 billion since the start of the Obama administration. more >>
As part of the Obama administration's ongoing commitment to smart, effective border security, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that the Secure Communities program has been deployed to all 25 U.S. counties along our Southwest border. more >>
Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for an inline baggage screening system at Orlando International Airport (MCO) - enhancing the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ongoing efforts to bolster airport security while boosting the local economy. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today applauded President Obama's intent to appoint Warren Stern as Director of DHS' Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). more >>
Secretary Napolitano announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement and community groups across the country in identifying and mitigating threats to their communities and expanded DHS' "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to the Washington, D.C., area in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual anticrime campaign involving citizens, police and neighborhood groups. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited New Orleans, La., to deliver remarks about DHS' nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference—building on the Department’s continued collaboration with the sports industry to improve the security and resilience of their facilities. more >>
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Pascua Yaqui Tribe today announced the production of the first ever Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - designed as a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document that formally recognizes tribal membership and U.S. citizenship for the purpose of entering the United States through a land or sea port of entry. The Pascua Yaqui are the first tribe in the country to issue an ETC. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process. more >>
Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday. more >>
“Secretary Napolitano will travel to Oshkosh, Wis., on Monday, July 26, with Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole to participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Convention 2010, meet with general aviation industry leaders to discuss ongoing efforts to protect global aviation networks from threats of terrorism, and make an aviation security announcement. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized.” more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano marked the sixth anniversary of the issuance of the 9/11 Commission Report by releasing a 2010 progress report outlining advancements in the Department’s capabilities to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other threats—including a series of unprecedented steps to bolster aviation security in the United States and around the world. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today launched the "Blue Campaign" - a DHS-wide initiative to combat human trafficking through enhanced public awareness, victim assistance programs, and law enforcement training and initiatives. more >>
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met with leaders of several veterans service organizations—at a meeting hosted by Disabled American Veterans—to discuss DHS’ ongoing collaboration and engagement with America’s veteran community. more >>
Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Department of Homeland Security o DHS) lanzó la “Campaña Azul” (“Blue Campaign”), un esfuerzo a nivel de departamento para combatir la trata de personas por medio de programas de concientización y ayuda a las víctimas, como también capacitación y operativos para velar por el cumplimiento de la ley. more >>
