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Severe Weather

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Declaración del DHS sobre la Seguridad y la Aplicación de La Ley Durante el Río Atmosférico en California

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) está trabajando con sus socios federales, estatales, locales, y no gubernamentales para apoyar las necesidades de las personas en las áreas afectadas por el río atmosférico en California.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During the Atmospheric River System in California

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in the areas that may be impacted by the atmospheric river system in California.

Last Updated: | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at #WinterReady Extreme Cold Summit

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks in his keynote address to the #WinterReady Extreme Cold Summit.

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Prepare Now Ahead of Tropical Storm Bret

As Tropical Storm Bret continues developing in the Atlantic, FEMA urges residents and visitors in the Caribbean to prepare now, pay attention to the evolving forecast and listen to instructions from local authorities.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $1 Billion in Project Selections to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events

Vice President Kamala Harris, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the selections for $1.16 billion in climate resilience funding through two competitive grant programs to help communities across the nation enhance climate and disaster resiliency.  

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News Release: S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards

Using science-based chemical threat and hazard analysis, S&T stands ready to assist emergency planning, preparedness, and response efforts.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Tropical Storm Nicholas

Translations of the DHS statement on safety and immigration enforcement during Tropical Storm Nicholas.

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S&T HURREVAC Fact Sheet

Web-Based Hurricane Evacuation System (HURREVAC) Fact Sheet

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Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Cases

Few events have the kind of devastating, destructive power on scale with natural disasters and severe weather events.  Explore how DHS mobilizes against the forces of nature to mitigate their effects and help the nation recover.