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Prepare My Family for a Disaster

Prepare My Family for a Disaster: How you will get to a safe place, contact each other, get back together, and what you will do in different situations.

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Report Suspicious Activity

Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities can help prevent violent crimes or terrorist attacks.  If you see suspicious activity, please report it to your local police department. Local law enforcement officers can respond quickly. Once they assess the situation, they can obtain additional support.

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Check Immigration Case Status

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security allows those who have applied or petitioned for an immigration benefit to check the status of their case online.

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Find and Apply for Grants

DHS distributes grant funds to enhance the ability of regional authorities to prepare, prevent and respond to terrorist attacks and other disasters.

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Find Import/Export Forms

Find Import/Export Forms when travelers are traveling into the U.S. Be aware of entry requirements specific to what you are importing/exporting.

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Prepare My Business for an Emergency

DHS/FEMA sponsors a “Ready Business” resource to help businesses develop a preparedness program to create a plan for the impact of many hazards.

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Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request

Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request.

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Provide Feedback or Make Complaints to DHS

Provide feedback/make complaints involving DHS employees or programs, alleged violations of civil rights and civil liberties, immigration filing, travel redress.

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Subscribe to Updates from DHS

Subscribing to automatic updates from DHS.gov is often the best way to stay on top of breaking news and information about our mission areas.  The Department of Homeland Security provides free updates via social media, news syndication and free email updates to help keep you in the know.

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Locate a Port of Entry (Air, Land, Sea)

Information on Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) ports of entry, border wait times, traveler entry forms, and more.