http://www.dhs.gov/ Department of Homeland Security Press Releases 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/graphics/print_logo.gif http://www.dhs.gov/ http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1218220432875.shtm 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1218220432875.shtm Federal Coordinator General o'Dell and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced progress on plan to provide comprehensive hurricane protection for metropolitan New Orleans by 2011. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217883914384.shtm 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217883914384.shtm The Secretary congratulated the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard on the 218th anniversary of the service. This year's Coast Guard Day is a chance to join America's Guardians in celebrating the service's proud history and embracing its powerful future. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217529182375.shtm 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217529182375.shtm The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released today the National Emergency Communications Plan to address gaps and determine solutions so that emergency response personnel at all levels of government and across all disciplines can communicate as needed, on demand, and as authorized. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217528377328.shtm 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217528377328.shtm Statement By Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff On The Departure Of The Assistant Secretary For Health Affairs, Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217534334567.shtm 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1217534334567.shtm The National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) sets strategic goals and identifies national objectives to enhance governance, planning, technology, training and exercises, and disaster communications capabilities.  http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216997045027.shtm 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216997045027.shtm The Department of Homeland Security announced approximately $1.8 billion in grants to bolster state, urban area and tribal government efforts to improve the nation’s readiness, response and recovery capabilities for both natural and man-made emergencies. The department will award approximately $3 billion in Fiscal Year 2008, and has provided roughly $25 billion in grants since Fiscal Year 2002 to state, local, and tribal governments, as well as non-profit organizations. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216847747895.shtm 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216847747895.shtm General Doug O’Dell, federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, today hosted a roundtable discussion and press availability with over 40 federal, state, and local inspectors general and law enforcement officials on efforts to combat fraud and crime in post-Katrina New Orleans. The discussion served to further collaboration among all federal and state inspectors general, the New Orleans inspector general, and law enforcement officials on recovery issues related to fraud prevention, public corruption, and law enforcement. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216831362171.shtm 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216831362171.shtm The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) released guidance on allocating and targeting pandemic influenza vaccine. The guidance provides a planning framework to help state, tribal, local and community leaders ensure that vaccine allocation and use will reduce the impact of a pandemic on public health. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216839374931.shtm 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216839374931.shtm General Doug O'Dell, federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, today spoke at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana quarterly luncheon where he discussed federal efforts to improve levees, help rebuild housing, improve criminal justice, and expand work force development. O'Dell also thanked the Hispanic community for their continued contributions to the region's recovery. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216743005370.shtm 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1216743005370.shtm The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security today announced that the new U.S. Passport Card is in full production and is now being distributed. The Passport Card is a convenient, wallet-sized document for land and sea travel between the United States and Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1215736423265.shtm 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1215736423265.shtm Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the Inauguration of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1215542829451.shtm 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1215542829451.shtm On July 8, 2008, Secretary Michael Chertoff announced the appointment of Carol A. Haave as Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1215023457413.shtm 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1215023457413.shtm The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that more than 1,200 national, regional, state and local businesses and organizations have pledged their support and joined the 2008 National Preparedness Month Coalition on July 2, 2008. Sponsored by the department’s Ready Campaign, National Preparedness Month helps to raise awareness and promote action by Americans, businesses, and communities on emergency preparedness. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1214600335101.shtm 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1214600335101.shtm Statement by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Confirmation of Harvey E. Johnson, Jr. as Deputy Administrator of FEMA on Friday, June 27, 2008. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1214597976795.shtm 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1214597976795.shtm Statement by Secretary Michael Chertoff on Senate Confirmation of Elaine C. Duke as Under Secretary for Management for the Department of Homeland Security on Friday, June 27, 2008. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1214426991105.shtm 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1214426991105.shtm Jesus Navarro Montes, a suspect in the murder of Border Patrol agent Luis Aguilar, was recently released by a Mexican judge. We are working with a determined Mexican Government and our Department of Justice to seek swift justice for the Aguilar murder. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213998286779.shtm 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213998286779.shtm Major General Douglas O'Dell (USMC, ret.), President Bush’s federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, convened Louisiana state and local decision makers in New Orleans to drive completion of key public infrastructure projects including police, criminal justice and fire facilities the week of June 20, 2008. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213973982746.shtm 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213973982746.shtm On June 20, 2008 the Department of Homeland Security announced FY 2008 REAL ID Demonstration Grant awards totaling nearly $80 million. These grants will assist states in improving the security of state-issued driver’s licenses (DL) and identification documents (ID) as required by the Real ID Act of 2005. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213982099679.shtm 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213982099679.shtm Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Commemoration of World Refugee Day on June 20, 2008. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213985419513.shtm 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1213985419513.shtm The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate issued the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Draft Environmental Impact Statement (NBAF Draft EIS) for public review and comment on June 20, 2008.