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With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values. #WeAreDHS, led by
@SecMayorkas
and
@DepSecTien
.
Washington, D.C.dhs.govJoined July 2008
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20 years ago today, DHS formally opened its doors. The creation of DHS combined 22 federal departments and agencies into a unified, more effective, integrated Department, contributing to a more secure America better prepared to confront the range of threats we face. #DHSat20
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Last Week at DHS: 🔹 An investigation by
@HSINewYork
and partners led to the return of rare artifacts to Greece 🔹
@FLETC
recognized athletic trainer Lori Howard 🔹 Operation Blue Lotus seized more than 900lbs of fentanyl in first week 🔹#JCDC hosted first Planning Summit
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Homeland Security
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.
@FEMA
deployed Disaster Survivor Assistance teams, an Incident Management Assistance Team & additional staff to provide disaster survivors with on-site registration, applicant status checks, on-the-spot needs assessments, requests for disability-related accommodations & more.
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Homeland Security
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.
@SecMayorkas
committed to the full support of DHS and
@FEMA
to impacted communities during this difficult time and throughout the road to recovery. "They cannot do it alone, and the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA will be here as long as it takes."
Secretary Mayorkas surveys the damage and meets with federal, state, and local officials while the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi.
Secretary Mayorkas surveys the damage and meets with federal, state, and local officials following the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi.
Secretary Mayorkas surveys the damage and meets with federal, state, and local officials following the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi.
Secretary Mayorkas surveys the damage and meets with federal, state, and local officials following the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi.
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FEMA
@fema
Mississippi: Stay alert & download the FEMA app to get real-time safety tips, hazards, & alerts from up to five different locations: 🔹 iTunes: apple.co/1ynB61F 🔹 Android: bit.ly/2a4UFBD
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@MSEMA
*Severe Wx Expected 3/26* We know this is not what folks want to see, but it's important to remain informed. There's an "Enhanced" risk for severe weather for parts of the state. Damaging winds and tornadoes are possible. Have MULTIPLE ways to receive wx alerts.
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The Biden Administration has led efforts for a hemispheric approach to reducing irregular migration, including through the multinational Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, and to hold smugglers accountable for exploiting migrants.
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The coordinated actions between the 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦, which expands the STCA to arrivals between ports of entry, ensure a consistent immigration policy across the entire U.S.-Canada border. The changes will come into effect at 12:01 AM ET on March 25, 2023.
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The 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦 are expanding the 2002 U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) to apply to migrants who claim asylum or other protection after crossing the border between land ports of entry, with limited exceptions.
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When disaster strikes, your family may not be together. Plan ahead: know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated and establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Make a plan now ➡️ ready.gov/plan
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If you have flood watches or warnings near you, keep
@Readygov
#FloodSafety tips in mind ⬇️
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🗣️ Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn around, don’t drown! 🗣️ Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas. More #FloodSafety tips: ready.gov/floods#during
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If you have questions about your flight or what you can bring on your #SpringBreak travel plans this year, reach out to
@TSA
's Contact Center at (866) 289-9673 to speak with a live agent from 8am-11pm (ET) weekdays & 9am-8pm on weekends.
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TSA
@TSA
Questions before your trip to the beach? Looking for someone you can reach? Call our TSA Contact Center at (866)289-9673 to speak with a live agent from 8am-11pm (ET) weekdays & 9am-8pm on weekends. Automated info is available anytime in several languages. #SpringBreakTravelTips
TSA Contact Center - 1 (866) 289-9673
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#FlashbackFriday On this day in 2002, the first 300
@TSA
airport screeners were sworn in to serve in Oklahoma City. In their first year at OKC’s Will Rogers Airport, screeners intercepted nearly 23,000 prohibited items and screened more than 1.4 million passengers. #DHSat20
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.
@SecMayorkas
met with Minister
@NancyFaeser
to discuss our continued cooperation on security, countering the threat of terrorism, & protecting our digital ecosystems. 🇺🇸 and 🇩🇪 are committed to strengthening our partnership & defending our shared values of freedom & democracy.
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Today,
@SecMayorkas
joined
@theIACP
for a discussion on the most pressing challenges facing our communities and the important partnership between DHS and law enforcement agencies in addressing threats such as violent extremism and the rise in fentanyl use.
Secretary Mayorkas speaks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Divisional Mid-Year Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
Secretary Mayorkas speaks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Divisional Mid-Year Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
Secretary Mayorkas speaks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Divisional Mid-Year Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
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USCIS
@USCIS
Today,
@USCISDirector
Jaddou hosted a special event to commemorate the #USCIS20thAnniversary. The event honored the unique and exciting history of USCIS and celebrated the USCIS workforce and our accomplishments as we look to what is on the horizon for tomorrow.
USCIS Director Jaddou delivers remarks during USCIS 20th anniversary event.
A timeline of historical events is on display during the USCIS 20th anniversary event.
USCIS employees attend the USCIS 20th anniversary event.
USCIS employees attend the USCIS 20th anniversary event.
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Our people make the mission possible. DHS kicked off the first of eight Secretary’s Awards ceremonies in Tucson to recognize our DHS personnel for their extraordinary service and leadership. Thirty DHS employees were presented with awards for their excellence and heroic actions.
DHS kicks off the first of eight Secretary’s Awards ceremonies in Tucson.
DHS kicks off the first of eight Secretary’s Awards ceremonies in Tucson.
DHS kicks off the first of eight Secretary’s Awards ceremonies in Tucson.
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At the Border Patrol Chiefs Conference,
@SecMayorkas
thanked
@CBP
leadership for their dedication, innovation, and resilience in securing the border. Together, the Secretary and the Chiefs discussed DHS policy, strategy, and operations in a changing environment.
Secretary Mayorkas speaks at the U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Chiefs Conference.
Secretary Mayorkas speaks at the U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Chiefs Conference.
Secretary Mayorkas speaks at the U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Chiefs Conference.
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At the Mariposa Port of Entry,
@SecMayorkas
engaged with
@CBP
officials on a new multi-energy portal that was recently installed to increase cargo screening capacity. This is part of a multi-pronged strategy to stop illegal narcotics from entering the U.S. through ports of entry.
Secretary Mayorkas visits the Mariposa Port of Entry.
Secretary Mayorkas visits the Mariposa Port of Entry.
Secretary Mayorkas visits the Mariposa Port of Entry.
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