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U.S. Fire Administration and National Volunteer Fire Council Release Report on Emerging Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
This report, Emerging Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service, provides information on initiatives, programs, and strategies for reducing fatalities among volunteer firefighters. read
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Releases Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2008-2013
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The plan supports one of the major goals Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff has set for the department: to strengthen the nation's preparedness and emergency-response capabilities.
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Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders - a Report from the Department of Health and Human Services
Monday, April 14, 2008
A guide on public-health responses to emergencies that is specifically tailored for public officials (e.g., mayors, governors, county executives, emergency managers) and first responders (e.g., policemen, firefighters, EMS technicians). read
The United States Fire Administration Releases a Series of Topical Fire Risk Reports
Monday, April 14, 2008
The reports, which explore factors that influence risk, are based on 2004 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and the U.S. Census Bureau. read
Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) Report to Congress on Communications Capabilities of Emergency Medical and Public Health Care Facilities
Monday, March 24, 2008
Among the recommendations made by the JAC are to improve interoperable broadband networks, and to upgrade interoperability through better interagency coordination. read
United States Fire Administration (USFA) Releases Fire-Related Firefighter Injuries Report
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The report presents a wealth of details about firefighter injuries sustained at or responding to fire incidents. These injuries may be the result of operations at the fire scene or suffered while responding to or returning from an incident. read
A Network of Hope - A Resource to Help; A Guide That Aids Communities in Long-Term Recovery After Major Disasters
Monday, March 17, 2008
This guidebook of sorts, created by the Oklahoma City National Memorial, is a collection of documents featuring universal truths and best practices from communities that have experienced large-scale disasters. read
Combating Illicit Trafficing in Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material, an International Atomic Energy Agency Report
Monday, March 10, 2008
This reference Manual details how to prevent, detect and respond to an incidence of nuclear terrorism. read
Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Disease, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, 2007 - A Report from "Trust for America's Health"
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
This fifth annual report includes state-by-state health preparedness scores, based on 10 key indicators, to assess health emergency preparedness capabilities. read
Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Emergency Transit Assistance: Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The GAO has determined the federal role in assisting transit agencies after a major disaster, the amount/source of federal disaster-assistance needed, and additional options for providing assistance to transit entities after a major disaster. read
Research Priorities in Emergency Preparedness and Response for Public Health Systems - A Report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM)
Monday, February 11, 2008
Four top-priority research areas identified in this report are: 1. enhancing the usefulness of training; 2. improving timely emergency communications; 3.creating & maintaining sustainable response systems; & 4. generating effectiveness criteria & metrics. read
World Health Organization Announces Its Influenza Virus Tracking System
Monday, February 11, 2008
The influenza virus tracking system is live and available for the public to view on an interim basis. With this tool viewers can track where H5-N1 virus has been confirmed. read
Take the Lead: Working Together to Prepare Now
Monday, January 28, 2008
A report from Pandemicflu.gov. This kit was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and is designed to provide key information and tools to help organizations to understand and prepare for a pandemic fl read
Improving Surveillance Infrastructure for Terrorism Detection: The 8-Cities Project Resource Materials
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
This resource guide - presented by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) - focuses on strengthening key components of traditional public health surveillance along with guidance for developing public health alerts, advisories, and/or updates. read
Preparing and Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies, a Guide from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Monday, January 21, 2008
This document specifically addresses emergencies involving hazardous-substance releases and provides guidance for employers, and their security personnel, who may be involved in the emergency response. read
Evaluation of Consumer Personal Protective Equipment: Emergency Escape Masks - a Report Issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Monday, January 07, 2008
The CPSC staff determined the testing considered to be the most important in evaluating effectiveness. That testing focused on function, human-factors issues, durability, and flammability. read
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Border Security - Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry
Monday, January 07, 2008
The GAO examined Customs & Border Protection traveler inspection efforts, the progress made, & the challenges that remain in staffing & training at ports of entry & the progress CBP has made in developing strategic plans & performance criteria. read
Mass Shooting/Active Shooter First Responder Awareness Card - A Response Sheet Provided by August Vernon and the Wisconsin Chapter of Arson Investigators
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
This guide is designed to be used to assist with responses, training, planning, and exercises. read
The Federal Transit Administration Issues the Fiscal Year 2008 Action Plan for Its Office of Safety and Security
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The Federal Transit Administration spells out its commitment to the continuous improvement of safety, security, and emergency preparedness capabilities in the public transportation industries. read
Pandemic Flu - Take the Lead Working Together to Prepare Now - A Community Leaders' Toolkit Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
This toolkit provides: Information leaders need to know about pandemic flu; ready-to-use and ready-to-tailor resources prepared by HHS and CDC; and ideas and materials to help organizations prepare and to encourage other organizations to get involved. read
Public Health Emergency Exercise Toolkit, Developed by the Columbia University School of Nursing and Hosted by the New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education (NYCEPCE)
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
This toolkit is intended to guide local public health-agency staffs in: (1) developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency drills and exercises; and (2) facilitating the public-health aspects of larger, multi-agency emergency exercise events. read
Lab Matters - A Public Health Balancing Act, More Disease, Fewer Dollars: A Report issued by the Association of Public Health Laboratories
Monday, December 03, 2007
This report covers funding strategies, maximizing staff resources, and viruses and diseases that are still a real threat. read
Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Key Emergency Response Facilities Could Be Strengthened
Monday, December 03, 2007
Federal efforts to respond to nuclear and radiological threats and to protect key emergency response facilities could be strengthened in various ways. read
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Fact Sheet - Interstate Mutual Aid and Assistance: Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Tips for the Water Sector
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
This fact sheet was created in response to requests by utilities and other water-sector stakeholders for more information about options for interstate mutual aid, specifically the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, or EMAC. read
Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders
Monday, November 26, 2007
A guide on public health responses to emergencies that is specifically tailored for public officials (e.g., mayors, governors, county executives, emergency managers) and first responders. read
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Vulnerabilities Exposed through Covert Testing of Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Passenger Screening Process
Monday, November 26, 2007
GAO investigators found that they were able to pass through TSA security screening checkpoints undetected with components for several explosive devices. In this report GAO discloses weaknesses with the TSA's screening procedures that need to be addressed. read
International Health Ministers Plan for Global Preparedness
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
According to the Ministerial Statement, priorities are to include: cooperation on common threats, identify emerging issues such as CBRN threats, medical countermeasures, and to strengthen global health security. read
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Progress Report
Monday, November 19, 2007
This Progress Report highlights some of the major activities that the Department has undertaken since the enactment of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), and addresses the eight major program areas under PAHPA. read
Water Sector Mutual Aid and Assistance: Utilities Helping Utilities
Monday, November 12, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Security Division has developed a Fact Sheet to describe the Water/Wastewater Agency Response Networks (WARN) effort and to discuss the role of the EPA in support of this effort. read
A New Study in the American Medical Association's Disaster Journal - In an Urban Nuclear Attack, Loss of Medical Resources Would Hinder Medical Response for Victims
Monday, November 12, 2007
This study outlines four improvements that cities should consider to better prepare for an urban nuclear attack. read
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