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At Domestic Preparedness, we strive to keep people informed and aware of the latest preparedness news. Please see below for more detailed reports we obtain each month from various resources.
REPORTS
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Border Security: US-VISIT Program Faces Strategic, Operational, and Technological Challenges at Land Ports of Entry
December 19, 2006
DHS plans to further enhance US-VISIT’s capabilities by, among other things, requiring the new technology and equipment needed to be capable of scanning all fingerprints on both hands of persons seeking entry to the United States. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-07-248
The U.S. Fire Administration Offers DRAFT Version of Pandemic Influenza: Planning and Preparation Best Practices Model
December 19, 2006
Fire and Emergency Medical Services will play a crucial role in the event of a pandemic. Planning for a pandemic influenza is a key goal. These resources are provided to assist first responders in preparing for a national flu pandemic. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/PI_Best_Practices_Model.pdf
Manual for First Responders to a Radiological Emergency
December 11, 2006
Experience shows that local emergency services – e.g., local medical and law-enforcement agencies, and fire brigades – will play the most important roles in the early response to a radiological emergency. An Oct 2006 International Atomic Energy Agency. http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/EPR_FirstResponder_web.pdf
Review of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Progress in Adopting and Enforcing Equipment Standards for First Responders – a Report from the DHS Office of Inspector General
December 11, 2006
A review of the department’s progress in adopting and enforcing the equipment standards established for first responders. http://www.dhs.gov/xoig/assets/mgmtrpts/OIG_06-30_Mar06.pdf
Coast Guard Offers Free Hazardous-Materials Resource to First Responders
October 31, 2006
The CD-ROM, known as CHRIS+, contains several databases of chemical, physical, thermodynamic, toxicological, and fire properties.
Combating Nuclear Smuggling – a GAO (Government Accountability Office) Report
October 24, 2006
DHS’s cost-benefit analysis to support the purchase of new radiation-detection portal monitors was not based on available performance data and did not fully evaluate all of the monitors’ costs and benefits. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-07-133R
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Nuclear Nonproliferation: IAEA Safeguards and Other Measures to Halt the Spread of Nuclear Weapons and Material
October 3, 2006
IAEA has taken steps to strengthen safeguards, including conducting more intrusive inspections, to seek assurances that countries are not developing clandestine weapons programs. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-06-1128T
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Grants Management: Enhancing Performance Accountability Provisions Could Lead to Better Results
October 3, 2006
Read on to view the five key strategies that appear to facilitate the effective design and implementation of performance accountability mechanisms for grant management. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-06-1046
GAO – Combating Nuclear Terrorism
September 26, 2006
This report discusses the capabilities and assets DOE has to prevent and respond to potential nuclear and radiological attacks in the U.S., the physical security measures in place at DOE’s two key emergency response facilities. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d061015high.pdf
Report Published on Emergency Response to London Bombings
September 26, 2006
A report found that the emergency response to the 7/7 bombings in London was sound, and that there were acts of bravery by many. This report also highlights areas of response which could have been improved. http://www.direct.gov.uk/Nl1/Newsroom/NewsroomArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10039657&chk=YkJPV7
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REPORTS
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Border Security: US-VISIT Program Faces Strategic, Operational, and Technological Challenges at Land Ports of Entry
December 19, 2006
DHS plans to further enhance US-VISIT’s capabilities by, among other things, requiring the new technology and equipment needed to be capable of scanning all fingerprints on both hands of persons seeking entry to the United States. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-07-248
The U.S. Fire Administration Offers DRAFT Version of Pandemic Influenza: Planning and Preparation Best Practices Model
December 19, 2006
Fire and Emergency Medical Services will play a crucial role in the event of a pandemic. Planning for a pandemic influenza is a key goal. These resources are provided to assist first responders in preparing for a national flu pandemic. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/PI_Best_Practices_Model.pdf
Manual for First Responders to a Radiological Emergency
December 11, 2006
Experience shows that local emergency services – e.g., local medical and law-enforcement agencies, and fire brigades – will play the most important roles in the early response to a radiological emergency. An Oct 2006 International Atomic Energy Agency. http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/EPR_FirstResponder_web.pdf
Review of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Progress in Adopting and Enforcing Equipment Standards for First Responders – a Report from the DHS Office of Inspector General
December 11, 2006
A review of the department’s progress in adopting and enforcing the equipment standards established for first responders. http://www.dhs.gov/xoig/assets/mgmtrpts/OIG_06-30_Mar06.pdf
Coast Guard Offers Free Hazardous-Materials Resource to First Responders
October 31, 2006
The CD-ROM, known as CHRIS+, contains several databases of chemical, physical, thermodynamic, toxicological, and fire properties.
Combating Nuclear Smuggling – a GAO (Government Accountability Office) Report
October 24, 2006
DHS’s cost-benefit analysis to support the purchase of new radiation-detection portal monitors was not based on available performance data and did not fully evaluate all of the monitors’ costs and benefits. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-07-133R
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Nuclear Nonproliferation: IAEA Safeguards and Other Measures to Halt the Spread of Nuclear Weapons and Material
October 3, 2006
IAEA has taken steps to strengthen safeguards, including conducting more intrusive inspections, to seek assurances that countries are not developing clandestine weapons programs. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-06-1128T
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Grants Management: Enhancing Performance Accountability Provisions Could Lead to Better Results
October 3, 2006
Read on to view the five key strategies that appear to facilitate the effective design and implementation of performance accountability mechanisms for grant management. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-06-1046
GAO – Combating Nuclear Terrorism
September 26, 2006
This report discusses the capabilities and assets DOE has to prevent and respond to potential nuclear and radiological attacks in the U.S., the physical security measures in place at DOE’s two key emergency response facilities. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d061015high.pdf
Report Published on Emergency Response to London Bombings
September 26, 2006
A report found that the emergency response to the 7/7 bombings in London was sound, and that there were acts of bravery by many. This report also highlights areas of response which could have been improved. http://www.direct.gov.uk/Nl1/Newsroom/NewsroomArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10039657&chk=YkJPV7
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