The information in this letter describes the status, as of 1 August 2008, of actions that the FEMA and DHS have reported as completed or underway to implement the several […]
This report finds that progress made to protect the United States from disease outbreaks, natural disasters, & bioterrorism is at risk because of budget cuts and the economic crisis. The […]
“Seven years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the threat of a terrorist attack on the United States is still very real. We are not yet safe. … […]
The new manual, Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, provides updated information on communications technology and discusses critical homeland-security issues and concepts. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/Voice_Radio_Communications_Guide_for_the_Fire_Service.pdf
This One-Year Summary of Progress under the Food Protection Plan describes FDA’s efforts to build safety in the U.S. and global food systems. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01917.html
DHS established an investment review process in 2003 but concerns have been raised about how the process has been implemented, especially for large investments such as nuclear detection equipment, border […]
The Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security should further strengthen their ability to respond to tuberculosis incidents with information sharing, coordination, and public health alerts. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0958.pdf
These sector-specific guidelines are annexes to the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources developed by the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dot.gov/pandemicflu/
This Handbook is designed to assist decision makers in the management of contaminated food production systems, drinking water and inhabited areas following an incident in which radioactive material is dispersed […]