Department of Homeland Security (DHS) news

National Fire Academy recognizes Bunker Hill Fire Protection and Safety Programme as FESHE school
Bunker Hill students can now receive certificates from the National Fire Academy, part of the DHS The National Fire Academy has recognised the Bunker Hill...
FEMA and Federal partners on close safety watch in U.S. after tsunami in Japan
FEMA and other federal organisations have collaborated to develop measures against tsunami like situations Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet...
U.S and New Zealand collaborate for proactive emergency management
U.S Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano emphasized on collaboration to fight against disasters The MOC between the U.S. Department of Homeland...
Cyber security application for mobile devices from G7 Security to help fire industry
G7 security systems are helpful for the fire and safety industry in real time situations due to their adaptability G7 Security App offers Cyber Security...
February 4, last day to submit Fire Prevention and Safety Grants 2011 applications
The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants are meant to enhance the safety of public and firefighters Fire Prevention & Safety grants support projects that...
Fire Prevention and Safety Grants period to open soon
FP&S is a part of Assistance to Firefighter Grants program useful for firefighters involved in it   Projects supported by Fire Prevention and Safety...
"If You See Something, Say Something" campaign reaches Walmart stores in US
The partnership between DHS and Walmart would lead the way for people to play an active role in safety campaign More than 230 Walmart stores...
FEMA and American Red Cross collaboration for effective mass care during disaster
FEMA and American Red Cross came together to provide care during disaster FEMA and American Red Cross partnership will strengthen mass care during a...
FEMA Administrator declares a major disaster aid for Arizona
A major disaster for Arizona declaredby Craig Fugate Craig Fugate Administrator of DHS's FEMA announced that aid is available to the state of Arizona for...
Social security or taxes not to be affected by FEMA state grants
Disaster relief grants for Illinois severe storms and flooding are free from taxes Grants are also not counted as income in determining eligibility for any...
FEMA reminds Americans that readiness must continue all year long
It is always better to be prepared to face any kind of disaster rather than suffering the pain FEMA reminds citizens that emergency preparedness is important...
SBA offer flood assistance to victims in any language
SBA provides multilingual operators who can address questions and concerns over the phone Illinois flood victims can now avail help from SBA in any language....
Emergency alerts get new code of standards from FEMA
Public alert and warning systems help in overcoming the possiblities of loss of life during disasters and catastrophes The new digital message format being...
FEMA remembers American Samoa tsunami on first anniversary
FEMA, with all members of ASG and SBA ,launched recovery efforts within days of the devastating tsunami The Department of Homeland Security's FEMA offered...
First responder crew sizes and paramedic crew patterns affect emergency medical response, says EMS Study
New EMS study shows lot of changes related to fire emergencyresponder crew size Study of EMS and public safety by IAFF and NIST shows that size and design...
FEMA officials offer advice on disaster recovery
FEMA provides survivors two easyways to recover from summer storm Go through the following clarification about disaster assistance and some FAQs to avoid...
FEMA authorizes funds to battle reservoir fire in Larimer County
FEMA has approved Colorado’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to combat fire U.S. Department of Homeland...
Fifth Disaster Recovery Center of IEMA and FEMA to open in CSU Convocation Center
Fifth DRC will enhance the ability of FEMA and IEMA to administer a better disaster management in the state Fifth federal/state Disaster Recovery Center...
National Summit on Youth Preparedness 2010 to take place on September 14
American Red Cross Town Hall in Washington DC shall host the National Summit on 14 September 2010  The National Summit on Youth Preparedness on...
FEMA to fight California post fire with funding
FEMA funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal...