How One Enterprise Ensures Medical Products for Emergencies
David Howell and Joanna Prasher
April 28, 2015
Pandemic influenza, an aerosolized anthrax attack, a nuclear detonation, chemical or radiological exposure, and other known and emerging threats and disasters are all potential threats to the United States. To combat these, one enterprise – comprising many collaborating federal agencies – is preparing to provide the necessary medical products when and where they are needed.
Preventing Another Boston Marathon Bombing: Reviewing the Lessons Learned from the 2013 Terror Attack
Domestic Preparedness
April 25, 2015
In March 2014, the Committee on Homeland Security completed its investigation of the Boston Marathon bombing, which occurred on 15 April 2013, and released a report detailing four areas needing
A Proven Method for Public-Private Virtual Collaboration
Christina Fabac and Chas Eby
April 22, 2015
During a disaster, private sector companies may not have access to valuable public sector resources
and information. Some government agencies, though, are building online portals that provide businesses
with situational awareness, such as real-time weather forecasts, road closures, and emergency alerts, as
well as a chat room to increase public-private collaboration and private sector resilience.
The Public Health Response Solution (or at Least a Bridge)
Greg Burel
April 14, 2015
Once a public health outbreak occurs, it is too late to prepare. In 2014, Ebola highlighted gaps in the nation’s preparedness for an unexpected viral threat that gained worldwide attention. Having supplies on hand or knowing how and where to get them when needed is the best way to protect public healthcare workers. The Strategic National Stockpile bridges these public health response gaps.
National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Domestic Preparedness
April 12, 2015
The emergence of drug resistance in bacteria is reversing the miracles of the past 80 years of antibiotics, with drug choices for the treatment of many bacterial infections becoming increasingly
Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Legal Challenges and Solutions
Domestic Preparedness
April 11, 2015
This report examines the various legal issues that arise with respect to the sharing of cybersecurity intelligence, with a special focus on two distinct concepts: (a) sharing of cyber- information
Progress Report: Superstorm Sandy Recovery Efforts
Domestic Preparedness
April 8, 2015
This report is a reference tool on Superstorm Sandy recovery and rebuilding efforts to date. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure continuously engages in Hurricane Sandy
People With Disabilities – Laws, Plans & Partnerships
Kendall A. Leser
April 1, 2015
As testimony continues in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing case, memories of that day are still fresh in many people’s minds – especially for the 16 people who lost limbs
