Disasters

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Resilient Communications: Current Challenges and Future Advancements”

National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Deputy Assistant Secretary Roberta Stempfley addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to improve communications for emergency response providers and government officials.

Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Mississippi and Louisiana

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mississippi and Louisiana where she met with state and local officials, first responders, and volunteers, and surveyed ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac.

Response and Recovery Efforts as Tropical Depression Isaac Moves Inland

As Tropical Depression Isaac moves inland, DHS, FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard continue to support our state and local partners through ongoing response and recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast and impacted areas.

Secretary Napolitano’s Calls to Government Officials on Tropical Storm Isaac

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, U.S. Senators David Vitter and Mary Landrieu from Louisiana, and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaac and to express the ongoing support from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the rest of the federal family as Tropical Storm Isaac travels inland.

Secretary Napolitano’s Calls to Gulf Coast State Officials on Tropical Storm Isaac Preparations

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaac and to express the ongoing support from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the rest of the federal family as Isaac makes landfall.

FirstNet Board Members Announced

Recent developments in high-speed, wireless communications technology have presented an opportunity to provide public safety members with enhanced capabilities to share information and communicate during emergencies and day-to-day operations.

Written testimony of FEMA for a House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, … hearing titled “A Review of Building Codes and Mitigation Efforts to Help Minimize the Costs Associated with Natural Disasters”

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration Associate Administrator David Miller addresses the importance of building codes and mitigation.

DHS Announces More Than $1.3 Billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Preparedness Grant Awards

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the final allocations for seven FY 2012 Preparedness Grant programs, totaling more than $1.3 billion to assist states, urban areas, tribal and territorial governments, non-profit agencies, and the private sector in strengthening our nation’s ability to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies in support of the National Preparedness Goal (NPG). In FY 2012, DHS preparedness grants were reduced by nearly $1 billion from the FY 2011 enacted level and $1.5 billion below the President’s FY 2012 request.

Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at the National Guard 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference

WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the National Guard 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference—highlighting the Department’s partnership with the National Guard to respond and recover from disasters, and make our nation more safe, secure and resilient.

Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Connecticut

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