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Widespread IT Outage Due to CrowdStrike Update  CISA has released an Alert based on todays events of widespread IT outages which have affected Microsoft Windows hosts via a CrowdStrike update.
CrowdStrike has confirmed the outage:
•    Impacts Windows 10 and later systems.
•    Does not impact Mac and Linux hosts.
•    Is due to the CrowdStrike Falcon content update and not to malicious cyber activity.
CISA has observed threat actors taking advantage of this incident for phishing and other malicious activity. CISA urges organizations and individuals to remain vigilant and only follow instructions from legitimate sources. CISA recommends organizations to remind their employees to avoid clicking on phishing emails or suspicious links.  View The Alert Here

HURRICANE IDALIA MATCH PROGRAM  The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) is happy to announce the Hurricane Idalia Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Match Program! In accordance with the 2024 General Appropriations Act, the Florida Legislature has appropriated $33,000,000 in state funds for the full amount of the required match of local governments within fiscally constrained counties for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster declaration for Hurricane Idalia to offset the costs that such local governments would otherwise be required to provide pursuant to s. 252.37(6), Florida Statutes.  more

Upcoming Public Listening Session | EPA Water Affordability Needs Assessment | June 3, 2024 · 1 - 3pm EDT  You are invited to join EPA for a public listening session on water affordability needs for households and utilities. Water affordability is a growing issue that impacts millions of households throughout the United States. Low-income households are struggling to pay their water bills, and some utilities also struggle to meet rising costs for operations and maintenance and upgrading aging infrastructure.  more