DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Hopkins County, Texas. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. more >>

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for South Dakota. more >>

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of January 20-26, 2010. more >>

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and members of FEMA-trained Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from California, Florida, New York, and Virginia today joined other personnel and teams involved in the United States response to Haiti for a Rose Garden ceremony with President Obama. The President thanked all who participated in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-led effort. more >>

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) today announced nearly $24.5 million in additional federal grants to the Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and Control for Katrina-related recovery work at Jackson Barracks. more >>

DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Caddo County, Okla. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. more >>

DENTON, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting draft flood risk maps to communities in Grady County, Okla. The maps will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. more >>

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for South Dakota more >>

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of South Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of December 23-27, 2009 more >>

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Kansas. more >>

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe winter storms and snowstorm during the period of December 22, 2009, to January 8, 2010. more >>

DENTON, TEXAS -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Logan County, Ark. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. more >>

DENTON, TEXAS -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is presenting preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to communities and unincorporated areas in Robertson County, Texas. The FIRMs will help county officials and local residents identify known flood risks and will be used for insurance and development decisions. more >>

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today delivered the keynote remarks at the National Emergency Managers Association (NEMA) mid-year conference. The association brings emergency management professionals from all levels of government and the private sector together twice a year for a conference to share ideas and practices, as well as discuss ways to better collaborate on emergency management efforts. more >>

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for California. more >>

BILOXI, Miss. -- The beacon of the Biloxi Lighthouse was turned on this past month for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, marking both an actual and symbolic step in Mississippi's rebuilding progress. The structure, renovated with assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Management Agency, gleams as if new - as will much of the state when recovery work is completed. more >>

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for North Carolina. more >>

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of North Carolina. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of December 18-25, 2009. more >>

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The winter ice storm that crippled Kentucky last January has been plowed aside in the past twelve months largely by a big push of federal dollars into the Commonwealth. Nearly $201 million in reimbursement funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been approved to help public agencies cover disaster expenses. more >>

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Alabama. Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required: Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property, as well as certain private non-profit organizations engaged in community service activities. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.) Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.) Payment of not more than 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects undertaken by state and local governments to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.) more >>

The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of December 12-18, 2009. more >>

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) recently announced more than $10.8 million in public assistance funding to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for Katrina-related damages at two of its New Orleans facilities. more >>

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Alabama. more >>

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Tropical Storm Ida during the period of November 9-10, 2009. more >>

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Today, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate swore in Tony Russell as the new regional administrator of FEMA Region VI at the regional headquarters in Denton, Texas. more >>

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) recently announced $10.4 million in additional federal aid to Plaquemines Parish for Katrina-related damages at the Port Sulphur Civic Center, Boothville Community Center, Diamond Community Center and Davant Community Center. more >>

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Emergencies can happen at any moment, especially in the southeastern U.S. where hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires have affected the lives of many its citizens. This year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has assembled a list of gift ideas for the holidays to help keep your family and friends prepared should disaster strike. more >>

ATLANTA, Ga. -- For those who still might be wondering whether a flood insurance policy is worth the money, consider this: If you live in a high-risk flood area you could be eligible for additional money to help recover. more >>

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Individuals and businesses damaged by the September floods are urged to stay in touch with disaster agencies. more >>

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Disaster recovery officials urge recipients of federal grants to keep receipts and other documentation for at least three years as proof the funds were spent as intended. more >>

Secretary Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States. more >>

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Major General Robert A. Harding, U.S. Army (Retired), as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). more >>

Secretary Napolitano announced the first 11 airports to receive advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds—strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies. more >>

Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Tokyo at the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to meet with counterparts from the Asia/Pacific region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security. more >>

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano today met with CEOs of the member airlines of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the largest airline trade association in the United States, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents approximately 230 airlines and more than 90 percent of the world's air traffic—part of her ongoing efforts to bring together major domestic and foreign air carriers to work on ways to bolster international aviation security. more >>

March 4, 2010 testimony of Under Secretary Caryn Wagner before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security on the President’s fiscal year 2011 budget request for the Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A;). more >>

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Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano unveiled the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States—building on current tribal partnerships to protect the safety and security of all people on tribal lands and throughout the nation. more >>

Testimony of Assistant Secretary Dr. Alexander Garza before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, "Office of Health Affairs Current Biosurveillance Capabilities," given February 25th, 2010. more >>

Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney today announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1, 2010. more >>

Secretary Napolitano will travel to San Francisco on Wednesday, March 3, to deliver remarks about the Department’s broad mission to protect the nation’s cyber infrastructure, systems and networks, and the responsibility of all Americans in maintaining cybersecurity and resiliency at RSA Conference more >>

The Colorado Information and Analysis Center, an FBI agent assigned to the Joint Regional Intelligence Center in Los Angeles and the deputy director of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center won awards at the National Fusion Center Conference today as fusion center of the year and as outstanding fusion center federal and state/local representatives. more >>

Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute delivered remarks highlighting the Department’s continued commitment to sustaining and supporting fusion centers and the key role they play in facilitating information sharing among federal, state, local and tribal and private sector partners at the fourth annual National Fusion Center Conference in New Orleans. more >>

La secretaria Janet Napolitano del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) y el secretario de Seguridad Pública (SSP) Genaro García Luna de México suscribieron hoy una Declaración de Principios de Cooperación sobre medidas conjuntas para reforzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, e intercambiar información sobre amenazas transnacionales, y a la vez simplificar el transporte y comercio legítimos. more >>

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Mexican Secretary of Public Safety Genaro García Luna signed a Declaration of Principles of Cooperation on joint efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and share information about transnational threats while streamlining legitimate travel and trade. more >>

Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés), viajó hoy a la Ciudad de México, por invitación de su colega mexicano, el secretario de Gobernación Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, con el fin de reunirse con homólogos de Norteamérica, Centroamérica, Sudamérica y el Caribe, como también funcionarios de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional, para hablar sobre maneras de reforzar medidas y estándares de seguridad en la aviación mundial. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday toured Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explosive detection technologies and canine program operations in Virginia and Texas—highlighting $576 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds and other security investments devoted to securing the U.S. aviation system and creating jobs in local communities across the country since President Obama signed the bill into law one year ago. more >>

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano will travel to Mexico City on Feb. 16-18 to meet with her North, Central and South American and Caribbean counterparts and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security. more >>

Secretary Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States. more >>

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Major General Robert A. Harding, U.S. Army (Retired), as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). more >>

Secretary Napolitano announced the first 11 airports to receive advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds—strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies. more >>

Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Tokyo at the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to meet with counterparts from the Asia/Pacific region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security. more >>

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano today met with CEOs of the member airlines of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the largest airline trade association in the United States, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents approximately 230 airlines and more than 90 percent of the world's air traffic—part of her ongoing efforts to bring together major domestic and foreign air carriers to work on ways to bolster international aviation security. more >>

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Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano unveiled the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States—building on current tribal partnerships to protect the safety and security of all people on tribal lands and throughout the nation. more >>

Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney today announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1, 2010. more >>

Secretary Napolitano will travel to San Francisco on Wednesday, March 3, to deliver remarks about the Department’s broad mission to protect the nation’s cyber infrastructure, systems and networks, and the responsibility of all Americans in maintaining cybersecurity and resiliency at RSA Conference more >>

The Colorado Information and Analysis Center, an FBI agent assigned to the Joint Regional Intelligence Center in Los Angeles and the deputy director of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center won awards at the National Fusion Center Conference today as fusion center of the year and as outstanding fusion center federal and state/local representatives. more >>

Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute delivered remarks highlighting the Department’s continued commitment to sustaining and supporting fusion centers and the key role they play in facilitating information sharing among federal, state, local and tribal and private sector partners at the fourth annual National Fusion Center Conference in New Orleans. more >>

La secretaria Janet Napolitano del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) y el secretario de Seguridad Pública (SSP) Genaro García Luna de México suscribieron hoy una Declaración de Principios de Cooperación sobre medidas conjuntas para reforzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, e intercambiar información sobre amenazas transnacionales, y a la vez simplificar el transporte y comercio legítimos. more >>

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Mexican Secretary of Public Safety Genaro García Luna signed a Declaration of Principles of Cooperation on joint efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and share information about transnational threats while streamlining legitimate travel and trade. more >>

Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés), viajó hoy a la Ciudad de México, por invitación de su colega mexicano, el secretario de Gobernación Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, con el fin de reunirse con homólogos de Norteamérica, Centroamérica, Sudamérica y el Caribe, como también funcionarios de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional, para hablar sobre maneras de reforzar medidas y estándares de seguridad en la aviación mundial. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday toured Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explosive detection technologies and canine program operations in Virginia and Texas—highlighting $576 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds and other security investments devoted to securing the U.S. aviation system and creating jobs in local communities across the country since President Obama signed the bill into law one year ago. more >>

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano will travel to Mexico City on Feb. 16-18 to meet with her North, Central and South American and Caribbean counterparts and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security. more >>

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today called state and local leaders from the east coast region impacted by the current snow storm—relaying the Department’s continued support and underscoring the importance of ongoing partnerships between local first responders and the federal government more >>

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the launch of a new online public engagement tool designed to solicit input from the public on ways to enhance transparency, participation, collaboration and innovation at the Department—part of President Obama’s Open Government Directive. more >>