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Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
This report serves as a discussion piece for home health care agencies & others to consider in which every sector of the U.S. health care system must be prepared for the challenge of increased demand for services in the face potentially scarce resources. read
GAO: Defense Space Activities - The Department of Defense (DOD) Needs to Further Clarify the Operationally Responsive Space Concept and Plan to Integrate and Support Future Satellites
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
This report discusses the extent to which DOD is developing ORS (Operationally Responsive Space) to support warfighter requirements and, with it, the department's plan to integrate ORS into existing DOD and intelligence community processes. read
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Offers Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear) Terrorism Incidents
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
This document provides local, state, and federal emergency response agencies with comparison information on the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) protection levels A, B, and C for personal protective equipment. read
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases Annual Project BioShield Report to Congress on Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
This report shows how Project BioShield facilitates & expedites the research, development, acquisition, & availability of medical countermeasures to respond to the adverse effects of public health emergencies involving CBRN threats. read
Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Nuclear Safety - Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strenghtened
Monday, July 14, 2008
GAO recommends that NRC obtain & monitor data on the status of compliance with its fire-safety regulations, & also address long-standing fire-safety issues concerning interim compensatory measures, fire-wrap effectiveness, & multiple spurious actuations. read
TSA: Driver's License or Passports Preferred IDs at Checkpoints
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Beginning this week (26 May 2008), adult passengers (over the age of 18) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo identification card. read
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reminds Summer Travelers of the 'Three Simple Steps' to Security
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
As the summer travel season begins, the TSA reminds travelers that coming to the checkpoint fully prepared for the security process will lead to shorter lines and less travel stress. read
The U.S. Fire Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation Complete Study of Traffic Incident Management Systems
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
This report provides technical guidance and training programs in traffic incident management for fire and emergency service providers. read
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Supply Chain Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
CBP has taken several steps forward to improve the security validation process, but still faces challenges in verifying that security practices of C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) members meet the minimum criteria established. read
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
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