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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): Department of Defense (DOD) Needs Consistent Policies and Clear Processes to Address the Survivability of Weapon Systems Against Chemical and Biological Threats
May 2, 2006
GAO is recommending modifications to DOD’s current weapon system acquisition policy to ensure that weapon system chemical and biological survivability is consistently addressed. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06592high.pdf
Hurricane Katrina: A Nation Still Unprepared – A Report Released by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
May 2, 2006
This report has four major sections: a narrative of what happened; findings; recommendations for changes;and appendices. The report recomends that FEMA be abolished and replaced with a new agency within the Department of Homeland Security. http://hsgac.senate.gov/_files/Katrina/ExecSum.pdf
ASTHO Spring 2006 Report
April 24, 2006
This report covers Pandemic Influenza Planning Update, Preparedness Response to Katrina, TOPOFF, and other current topics. http://www.astho.org/pubs/ASTHOReportSpring2006.pdf
GAO – The Federal Government Needs to Establish Policies and Processes for Sharing Terrorism-Related and Sensitive but Unclassified Information
April 18, 2006
To establish an overall information-sharing road map under the director of national intelligence, will require the director’s continued vigilance in monitoring progress toward meeting key milestones, identifying barriers, and recommending changes. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06385high.pdf
Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC) Update
April 18, 2006
The MCAC’s core responsibilities include providing tactical & strategic intelligence support to public safety agencies, & acting as a conduit of criminal & terrorism-related information between federal, state, & local law enforcement agencies.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Inspector General – A Review of the Top Officials 3 Exercise
April 12, 2006
This report assesses efforts undertaken by the Office of State and Local Government Coordination & Preparedness to develop, plan, coordinate, and conduct the TOPOFF 3 homeland security readiness & response exercise. http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/OIG_06-07_Nov05.pdf
GAO – Transportation Security Administration has Made Progress in Managing a Federal Security Workforce and Ensuring Security at U.S. Airports, but Challenges Remain
April 11, 2006
TSA has taken steps to strengthen key areas of aviation security for which it has regulatory and oversight responsibility, including domestic air cargo security, but faces challenges related to oversight and performance measurement. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06597thigh.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Enhancements Made in Passenger and Checked Baggage Screening, but Challenges Remain
April 11, 2006
In prior reports, GAO has made numerous recommendations designed to strengthen aviation security, to include passenger and checked baggage screening operations. TSA generally agreed with our recommendations and is taking actions to implement them. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06371thigh.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Cargo Container Inspections. Preliminary Observations on the Status of Efforts to Improve the Automated Targeting System
April 4, 2006
CBP has not yet put key controls in place to provide reasonable assurance that ATS(Automated Targeting System) is effective at targeting oceangoing cargo containers with the highest risk of containing smuggled weapons of mass destruction. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06591thigh.pdf
GAO – Passenger Rail Security, Evaluating Foreign Security Practices and Risk Can Help Guide Security Efforts
April 4, 2006
“The July 2005 bombing attacks on London’s subway system dramatically revealed the vulnerability of passenger rail systems worldwide to terrorist attacks and demonstrated the need for an increased focus on security for these systems.” http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06557thigh.pdf
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REPORTS
GAO (Government Accountability Office): Department of Defense (DOD) Needs Consistent Policies and Clear Processes to Address the Survivability of Weapon Systems Against Chemical and Biological Threats
May 2, 2006
GAO is recommending modifications to DOD’s current weapon system acquisition policy to ensure that weapon system chemical and biological survivability is consistently addressed. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06592high.pdf
Hurricane Katrina: A Nation Still Unprepared – A Report Released by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
May 2, 2006
This report has four major sections: a narrative of what happened; findings; recommendations for changes;and appendices. The report recomends that FEMA be abolished and replaced with a new agency within the Department of Homeland Security. http://hsgac.senate.gov/_files/Katrina/ExecSum.pdf
ASTHO Spring 2006 Report
April 24, 2006
This report covers Pandemic Influenza Planning Update, Preparedness Response to Katrina, TOPOFF, and other current topics. http://www.astho.org/pubs/ASTHOReportSpring2006.pdf
GAO – The Federal Government Needs to Establish Policies and Processes for Sharing Terrorism-Related and Sensitive but Unclassified Information
April 18, 2006
To establish an overall information-sharing road map under the director of national intelligence, will require the director’s continued vigilance in monitoring progress toward meeting key milestones, identifying barriers, and recommending changes. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06385high.pdf
Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC) Update
April 18, 2006
The MCAC’s core responsibilities include providing tactical & strategic intelligence support to public safety agencies, & acting as a conduit of criminal & terrorism-related information between federal, state, & local law enforcement agencies.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Inspector General – A Review of the Top Officials 3 Exercise
April 12, 2006
This report assesses efforts undertaken by the Office of State and Local Government Coordination & Preparedness to develop, plan, coordinate, and conduct the TOPOFF 3 homeland security readiness & response exercise. http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/OIG_06-07_Nov05.pdf
GAO – Transportation Security Administration has Made Progress in Managing a Federal Security Workforce and Ensuring Security at U.S. Airports, but Challenges Remain
April 11, 2006
TSA has taken steps to strengthen key areas of aviation security for which it has regulatory and oversight responsibility, including domestic air cargo security, but faces challenges related to oversight and performance measurement. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06597thigh.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Enhancements Made in Passenger and Checked Baggage Screening, but Challenges Remain
April 11, 2006
In prior reports, GAO has made numerous recommendations designed to strengthen aviation security, to include passenger and checked baggage screening operations. TSA generally agreed with our recommendations and is taking actions to implement them. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06371thigh.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Cargo Container Inspections. Preliminary Observations on the Status of Efforts to Improve the Automated Targeting System
April 4, 2006
CBP has not yet put key controls in place to provide reasonable assurance that ATS(Automated Targeting System) is effective at targeting oceangoing cargo containers with the highest risk of containing smuggled weapons of mass destruction. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06591thigh.pdf
GAO – Passenger Rail Security, Evaluating Foreign Security Practices and Risk Can Help Guide Security Efforts
April 4, 2006
“The July 2005 bombing attacks on London’s subway system dramatically revealed the vulnerability of passenger rail systems worldwide to terrorist attacks and demonstrated the need for an increased focus on security for these systems.” http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06557thigh.pdf
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