Calexico, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a previously deported sex offender early Sunday morning.

Bellingham, Washington - A helicopter crew from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Bellingham Air and Marine Branch (BAMB) located a missing 90-year-old man on Thursday night.

Edinburg, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered the bodies of three deceased people in South Texas.

Laredo, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 10 individuals involved in an alien smuggling attempt and recovered a stolen vehicle north of Laredo, Texas.

Hidalgo, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested two men from Mexico after they attempted to enter the United States utilizing someone else’s entry documents. Officers also apprehended three persons with outstanding arrest warrants.

Washington, DC - Since the early days of our Nation’s history, Americans have always demonstrated perseverance and determination in the face of great challenges.  Our Nation’s efforts to be prepared for whatever lies ahead have contributed to our ability to consistently rise to the occasion when adversity strikes.  During National Preparedness Month, we focus on promoting a culture of preparedness to make our homes, businesses, communities, and Nation more ready and resilient in the face of natural, adversarial, accidental, and technological hazards.  We also honor and express our immense appreciation for the brave first responders who risk their lives to help others before, during, and after emergencies.