NEWS FROM DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Secretary Napolitano Discusses Bilateral Agreement with MexicoMon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Secretary Napolitano spoke after signing a bilateral agreement with Mexican Finance Minister Agustin Carstens regarding the Department's goals: strengthen enforcement cooperation, build capacity by training, and increase trade compliance and facilitation.

Nearly $1.8 Billion in FY 2009 Preparedness Grants AnnouncedTue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced nearly $1.8 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency preparedness grants designed to help states, urban areas, tribal governments and non-profit agencies improve their readiness by enhancing protection, prevention, response and recovery capabilities for all disasters on June 16, 2009.

Secretary Napolitano's Remarks on FY 09 GrantsTue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Secretary Napolitano discussed the nearly $1.8 Billion in FY 2009 FEMA Preparedness Grants on June 16, 2009 in Washington, D.C. These grant programs are a key part of how the Department of Homeland Security helps to prepare and strengthen our country against terrorism and against disasters.

DHS Conducts Continuity of Operations ExerciseWed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an exercise to test the readiness and capabilities of federal departments and agencies—coordinating with the White House—to execute their Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans on June 17, 2009.