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Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Statement on the Importance of Seeking Safety and Support Regardless of Immigration Status Following Recent Severe Weather in the South and Midwest

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by the devastating severe weather and tornadoes in Kentucky and throughout the South and Midwest. 

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Announces Changes to Individual Assistance Policies to Advance Equity for Disaster Survivors

FEMA will now accept additional forms of documentation to verify occupancy and ownership requirements, improving access to disaster assistance for underserved communities.

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Biden Administration Commits Historic $3.46 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds to Reduce Effects of Climate Change

President Biden approved more than $3.46 billion to increase resilience to the impacts of climate change nationwide. This significant investment will be available for natural hazard mitigation measures across the 59 major disaster declarations issued due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Secretary Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Criswell Encourage People to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

DHS Secretary Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Criswell encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Go to vaccines.gov to sign up and get your vaccine today.​