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Public Health Emergency Exercise Toolkit, Developed by the Columbia University School of Nursing and Hosted by the New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education (NYCEPCE)

Domestic Preparedness December 12, 2007

This toolkit is intended to guide local public health-agency staffs in: (1) developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency drills and exercises; and (2) facilitating the public-health aspects of larger, multi-agency emergency exercise events. http://www.nycepce.org/Documents/PHEmergencyExerciseToolkit.pdf

Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Key Emergency Response Facilities Could Be Strengthened

Domestic Preparedness December 3, 2007

Federal efforts to respond to nuclear and radiological threats and to protect key emergency response facilities could be strengthened in various ways. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08285thigh.pdf

DomPrep Journal: Plans and Processes, What to Do After a Crisis?

Domestic Preparedness November 29, 2007

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Fact Sheet – Interstate Mutual Aid and Assistance: Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Tips for the Water Sector

Domestic Preparedness November 28, 2007

This fact sheet was created in response to requests by utilities and other water-sector stakeholders for more information about options for interstate mutual aid, specifically the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, or EMAC. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/watersecurity/pubs/fs_watersecurity_emac_tips.pdf

Government Accountability Office (GAO): Vulnerabilities Exposed through Covert Testing of Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Passenger Screening Process

Domestic Preparedness November 26, 2007

GAO investigators found that they were able to pass through TSA security screening checkpoints undetected with components for several explosive devices. In this report GAO discloses weaknesses with the TSA’s screening procedures that need to be addressed. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0848thigh.pdf

Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders

Domestic Preparedness November 26, 2007

A guide on public health responses to emergencies that is specifically tailored for public officials (e.g., mayors, governors, county executives, emergency managers) and first responders. http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/press/newsroom/leadersguide/freo-full-print.pdf

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Progress Report

Domestic Preparedness November 19, 2007

This Progress Report highlights some of the major activities that the Department has undertaken since the enactment of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), and addresses the eight major program areas under PAHPA. http://www.hhs.gov/aspr/conference/pahpa/2007/pahpa-progress-report-102907.pdf

A New Study in the American Medical Association’s Disaster Journal – In an Urban Nuclear Attack, Loss of Medical Resources Would Hinder Medical Response for Victims

Domestic Preparedness November 12, 2007

This study outlines four improvements that cities should consider to better prepare for an urban nuclear attack. http://vocuspr.vocus.com/VocusPR30/Temp/ViewAttachment/9a7a06ba18b2453f9cce8179787b0b08/Dallas_final.pdf

Water Sector Mutual Aid and Assistance: Utilities Helping Utilities

Domestic Preparedness November 12, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Security Division has developed a Fact Sheet to describe the Water/Wastewater Agency Response Networks (WARN) effort and to discuss the role of the EPA in support of this effort. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/watersecurity/pubs/fs_watersecurity_warn.pdf

U.S. Treasury Department and Private Sector Release Initial Results of Flu Pandemic Exercise, Nearly All Participants Find Critical Gaps in Plans

Domestic Preparedness November 5, 2007

This three week simulated pandemic training exercise was conducted with 2700 organizations online. The exercises simulated an absenteeism rate of 49 percent, with a look at issues with human relations, and dependencies on other sectors. http://www.treasury.gov/press/releases/hp643.htm

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Public Health Emergency Exercise Toolkit, Developed by the Columbia University School of Nursing and Hosted by the New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education (NYCEPCE)

Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Key Emergency Response Facilities Could Be Strengthened

DomPrep Journal: Plans and Processes, What to Do After a Crisis?

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Fact Sheet – Interstate Mutual Aid and Assistance: Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Tips for the Water Sector

Government Accountability Office (GAO): Vulnerabilities Exposed through Covert Testing of Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Passenger Screening Process

Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Progress Report

A New Study in the American Medical Association’s Disaster Journal – In an Urban Nuclear Attack, Loss of Medical Resources Would Hinder Medical Response for Victims

Water Sector Mutual Aid and Assistance: Utilities Helping Utilities

U.S. Treasury Department and Private Sector Release Initial Results of Flu Pandemic Exercise, Nearly All Participants Find Critical Gaps in Plans

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