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Archive for October, 2009Agreement Announced with South Carolina to Fund State and Local Port Security PersonnelFriday, October 23rd, 2009
Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced an agreement between DHS and the state of South Carolina to use $800,000 in fiscal year 2009 homeland security grant funds to support state and local law enforcement personnel stationed at SeaHawk, a U.S. Coast Guard-led security initiative operating at the Port of Charleston.
Testimony of Secretary Napolitano Before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, “H1N1 Flu: Monitoring the Nation’s Response”Wednesday, October 21st, 2009Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to New OrleansFriday, October 16th, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano joined President Obama, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley in New Orleans to see Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts firsthand—her third visit to the Gulf Coast since January.
Spanish-Language FEMA WebsiteThursday, October 15th, 2009
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauds the launch of FEMA’s redesigned Spanish-language website—designed to support DHS’ mission of building a culture of readiness and resilience across the nation.
New Proposed Standards for Private Sector PreparednessThursday, October 15th, 2009
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced new proposed standards for a 9/11 Commission-recommended program for the private sector to improve preparedness for disasters and emergencies.
$88 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology at Ports of EntryWednesday, October 14th, 2009
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced $88 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) equipment—enhancing border security by expanding U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) capabilities to scan commercial traffic for contraband through X-ray and other imaging technologies.
Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Tour of the ICE Cyber Crimes CenterTuesday, October 13th, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano toured the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Cyber Crimes Center (C3)—a multifaceted facility for investigating international criminal activity conducted on or facilitated by the Internet.
Statement By Press Secretary Sara Kuban on Secretary Napolitano’s Upcoming Visits to Louisiana and CaliforniaTuesday, October 13th, 2009Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Inaugural Meeting with the DHS Veterans Outreach Steering CommitteeTuesday, October 13th, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano held her inaugural meeting with the DHS Veterans Outreach Steering Committee to discuss the Department’s ongoing commitment to engaging the unique skills of veterans through employment, contracting opportunities and collaboration on key DHS initiatives such as Citizen Corps and other preparedness programs.
Secretary Napolitano Applauds President Obama’s Intent to Nominate Elizabeth Harman as FEMA Assistant Administrator for Grant ProgramsTuesday, October 13th, 2009
Secretary Napolitano today applauded President Obama’s intent to nominate Elizabeth M. Harman as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistant Administrator for the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD).
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