May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the vital role mental health plays in our overall health & well-being. Follow along throughout the month as we share strategies & resources to help schools support #StudentMentalHealth . #MHAM2024

Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. #MLBTogether is proud to be part of the Know2Protect awareness campaign to combat online child exploitation.

Thank you Microsoft & Satya Nadella for your commitment to strengthening our cybersecurity. Expanding your Secure Future Initiative, including by advancing the recommendations of DHS’s Cyber Safety Review Board, will enhance the cybersecurity of all Americans for years to come.

Staying prepared before disaster strikes your area is key to navigating emergencies. When was the last time you updated your emergency kit? Check battery health, expiration dates for non-perishables, and more with Readygov. ⬇️
ready.gov/kit

#Oklahoma , disaster assistance is now available for individuals in Hughes, Love or Murray counties, who sustained damage from the tornadoes beginning April 25th.

☎️To apply for assistance call 800-621-3362

Additional ways to apply:

🖥️disasterassistance.gov
📲FEMA app

Twelve years ago, I had the privilege of implementing DACA during my service as Director of USCIS. Today, I am proud to welcome HHS.gov’s action that will allow DACA recipients to enroll in health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

DHS established the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to advise Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the safe and secure development and deployment of AI technology as part of the key actions in the 180 days following the Administrations executive order. ⬇️
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

The DHS Know2Protect campaign is part of our effort to combat the immoral, heinous, and globally pervasive crime of online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Join us in protecting our future generations now with resources, trainings, & more. ⬇️
Know2Protect.gov

Our children deserve safe, nurturing environments to grow and thrive. With the internet as part of the world around them, we must protect our kids from the heinous crime of online sexual exploitation and abuse. Know2Protect helps us all do just that. ⬇️
dhs.gov/know2protect

Annual principals meeting of the Five Eyes #LawEnforcement Group — a collaborative intelligence-sharing law enforcement community — concludes with FBI DEA HQ ACIC AFP RCMP National Crime Agency (NCA) Counter Terrorism Policing New Zealand Police & MITRE ▶️ xsm.link/hei29e

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s actually a specialized drone used by U.S. Secret Service. These tech-savvy teams develop and implement unmanned aerial systems detection and mitigation plans for site visits & protection for designated major events. ⤵️
secretservice.gov/protection/spe…

Does your family know what to do in an emergency?

You may not all be together when the worst occurs. Practice a family emergency plan ahead of time so each member of the household knows what to do to stay safe. Need help? Make a plan with Readygov ⬇️
ready.gov/plan

Disasters can have a deep impact on the mental health and behavior of the affected people and communities. May is Mental Health Awareness month - and a good time to learn more and grab resources from SAMHSA on this important support to survivors. ⬇️
samhsa.gov/blog/importanc…

#ICYMI DHS established the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to guide our efforts on the safe and secure development and deployment of AI technology in our nation’s critical infrastructure. ⬇️
dhs.gov/news/2024/04/2…

Oklahoma: Federal assistance is now available to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the recent tornadoes. Survivors who sustained damages can apply for individual assistance if they live in one of the delegated counties.

More info: fema.gov/press-release/…

💧Flash flooding is expected throughout our region this week.

⚠️Saturated conditions across parts of southern Oklahoma & western north Texas will make flooding more likely.

🔔Have a way to receive alerts for Flood Watches & Flood Warnings in your area.

#txwx #okwx

Lisa came to the US as a kid, now serves in U.S. Coast Guard, and is mentoring others to pay it forward. Thank you to Lisa & our team members with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander heritage, whose contributions we celebrate during May’s #AANHPI month. #WorkforceWednesday

Every day TSA screens 2.5 million people and 4.6 million items at 430 airports. I joined TSA_Pekoske at TSA’s Annual Awards Ceremony to thank the workforce for all they do. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas & I are committed to ensuring TSA has the resources they need and fair pay they deserve.

May is Older Americans Month, an opportunity to ensure our elder population is supported and cared for. You can help by grabbing these resources from Readygov to help the older adults in your life take control in 1, 2, 3. ⤵️
ready.gov/older-adults

#CP3 ’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program is awarding $18 million in funding to local organizations.

To learn more, visit the TVTP Grant Program resources page. ⬇️ dhs.gov/targeted-viole…