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See Something . . . Do Something, By Martin D. Masiuk; Climate Change Presents an Emerging, Dynamic Set of Hazards,By Jeffrey N. Rubin; Bioterrorism in a Technologically Advanced World, By Christina M. Flowers; Preparing for the Unknown, By Jerome H. Kahan; Forging New Partnerships for Healthcare Preparedness, By Jessica Wambach

Improving DoD Support to FEMA’s All-Hazards Plans

This research reviews and analyzes how DoD and FEMA work together to plan and execute disaster response activities, and recommends areas for improvement. The objective of the study was to identify ways that DoD can better support FEMA. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR1300/RR1301/RAND_RR1301.pdf

WHO Estimates Global Burden of Foodborne Diseases

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases form the most comprehensive report to date on the impact of contaminated food on health and well-being. It is apparent that the global burden of foodborne diseases is considerable, and affects people of all ages, particularly children

Responders Can Teach CDP Training Through the Indirect Training Program

Emergency responders who attend the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) training can easily become qualified to share that training with their colleagues back home through the CDP’s Indirect Training Program. Several CDP courses offer a “”train-the-trainer”” option by taking an additional day of training at the CDP’s Anniston, Alabama, campus.

TOXIC

Featured in this issue: Beyond Paris – A Growing Terrorist Threat, By Richard Schoeberl; Public Healths Role Beyond Biologicals, By Audrey Mazurek & Raphael M. Barishansky; Next-Generation, Layered Security Screening, By David W. Cullin; Keeping It Simple – Low-Cost Technologies With High Payoffs, By Timothy Moshier; New Decontamination Resource –

HHS Could Take Further Steps to Enhance Understanding of Public Health Risks

This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) report addresses: (a) federal activities to enhance understanding about the risks climate change poses to public health; (b) federal resources used by selected states and localities to address these risks; and (c) challenges states and localities face and actions federal agencies

A National Blueprint for Biodefense: Leadership and Major Reform Needed to Optimize Efforts

This report, released by the bipartisan Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense, co-chaired by Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and former Governor and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge (R-PA), details the United States’ vulnerability to bioterrorism and deadly outbreaks and emphasizes the need to transform the way government is organized to

TECHNOLOGY

Featured in this issue: Technology Development & Science-Based Solutions, By Rachel Bartholomew & Richard Ozanich; Technology vs. Good Planning & Training, By Steven P. Bucci; The Continuing Battle Over Privacy vs. Security, By Ellen C. Cornelius; Rural Idaho Research Tools & Training Exercises, By Darin Letzring; Virtual Exercises

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