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Department of Homeland Security Highlights Policy Initiatives for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness
At the first meeting of the Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities, several senior government officials shared reports regarding significant new policy initiatives that will better integrate people with disabilities in the emergency preparedness effort.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Award of eMerge2 Blanket Purchase Agreement to BearingPoint, Inc.
BearingPoint, Inc. has been named as the Prime Contractor for the eMerge2 (electronically Managing enterprise resources for government effectiveness and efficiency) Program. The eMerge2 Program’s primary goal is to implement a DHS-wide solution that delivers accurate, relevant and timely resource management information to decision makers.
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USCIS to Welcome More Than 20,000 New Citizens During Citizenship Day Celebrations
More than 20,000 men, women and children from throughout the United States will raise their right hands and become America's newest citizens during special Citizenship Day ceremonies throughout the nation. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will commemorate Citizenship Day and kick-off the celebration of Constitution Week in communities across the United States.
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Department of Homeland Security Prepares for Hurricane Ivan
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security prepared for Hurricane Ivan’s landfall that is affecting multiple states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Homeland Security is currently coordinating federal response operations and readiness activities with state and local agencies through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is providing immediate assistance to any community in need after the hurricane makes landfall.
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Department of Homeland Security Announces $49 Million in Grants to Secure America's Ports
The Port Security Grant Program provides resources for projects to improve dockside and perimeter security that is vital to securing critical national seaports. These awards will contribute to important security upgrades such as surveillance equipment, access controls to restricted areas, communications equipment, and the construction of new command and control facilities.
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Department of Homeland Security Announces $9.9 Million in Grants to Secure Bus Travel
Security for millions of Americans who travel long distance by bus will be improved with $9.9 million in federal funds provided by the Department of Homeland Security, announced Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge today. The grants will provide for vehicle and facility security enhancements, as well as security equipment for over-the-road buses.
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Additional $21 Million Grant in Partnership with American Trucking Association
The Department of Homeland Security today announced an additional $21 million grant, available for use beginning March 2005, for the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Highway Watch Program®.
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Fact Sheet: An Overview of America’s Security Since 9/11
The country has made great strides toward improving the security of our homeland since September 11th. Whether by land, sea, or air, it is now substantially more difficult for terrorists to enter the United States; homeland security professionals are sharing information like never before; and America’s citizens are better prepared for a natural disaster or terrorist attack. This document presents a snapshot of the ways we are safer today.
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Fact Sheet: U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s National Targeting Center
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Department of Homeland Security Prepares for Hurricane Frances
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is currently coordinating federal response operations and readiness activities with state and local agencies through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and has pre-positioned emergency management personnel and supplies to ensure a rapid and effective response when Hurricane Frances makes landfall.
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