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Sep 1

Press Release

DHS Announces Grant Allocations For Fiscal Year 2017 Preparedness Grants

As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing efforts to support state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, Acting Secretary Elaine Duke today announced final allocations of $288 million for six Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 DHS competitive preparedness grant programs. These allocations, in addition to the more than $1.3 billion in non-competitive grant funding announced by DHS in June, total more than $1.6 billion in FY 2017to assist states, urban areas, tribal and territorial governments, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector with their preparedness efforts.

Sep 1

Press Release

Federal Government Continues Response To Hurricane Harvey

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to mobilize personnel and resources to support state, local and tribal efforts throughout Texas and Louisiana. More than 21,000 federal staff are deployed in support of Tropical Storm Harvey response.

Sep 1

Press Release

DHS Acting Secretary Elaine Duke Statement On The Kickoff Of National Preparedness Month

Hurricane Harvey has reminded each of us that disasters can change our lives and our communities in an instant. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, an earthquake, or a terrorist attack, knowing what to do when disaster strikes can be a matter of survival for you and your family.

Aug 31

Press Release

Statement By Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security Elaine Duke On Visit To Texas

“Today, I accompanied the Vice President and other members of the Cabinet to Rockport and Victoria, Texas, to take stock of the damage and meet with survivors of Hurricane Harvey. I continue to be inspired by the stories of heroism and compassion during this time. We met children anxious to go back to school. We met a family with a ten-week-old baby working with a faith-based group to rebuild their grandparents’ home. These Texans, who have endured so much over the past week, are determined to get their communities and lives back to normal."

Aug 31

Blog

Eight Things You Probably Didn't Know About TSA

Eight Things You Probably Didn't Know About TSA

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA was created after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, when – driven by a desire to prevent future attacks – tens of thousands of people joined TSA and committed themselves to its mission. Here are some things you might not know about TSA:

Aug 30

Press Release

Sheltering And Immediate Assistance Available After Hurricane Harvey

As Tropical Storm Harvey continues to batter eastern Texas and southwest Louisiana, life safety and access to safe shelters remain a priority of local responders, Texas officials, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the entire federal family.

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