The World Trade Center (WTC) Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program: A Report From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Domestic Preparedness
April 10, 2007
This is the only program that provides free health monitoring and focused treatment for workers and volunteers who took part in the rescue, recovery, cleanup, and restoration activities at the
Guarding the Great Lakes: Athena and the Northern Maritime Border Initiative
Christopher Doane and Joseph DiRenzo III
April 4, 2007
The U.S. northern maritime border poses a significant challenge for U.S. and Canadian law-enforcement agencies. The Great Lakes border between the two nations, which extends over 1,500 miles, and the
Richard Mirgon, Second Vice President, Association of Public-Safety Communications Officals (APCO)
John F. Morton and Richard Mirgon
April 4, 2007
His views on the enhanced capabilities made possible by the National Joint TERT Initiative and a
host of related issues, including FEMA report requirements, the financial aspects of mutual-aid
agreements, and the NCR’s new wireless broadband network.
The Either/Or Dilemma: Hard Choices Ahead in Materials Management
Joseph Cahill
April 4, 2007
Preparing for an emergency is like packing for a long trip: Focus on the essentials first, and always consider the possibility of a worst-case scenario. Unfortunately, some communities and hospitals are making cost reductions their highest priority.
Richard Mirgon, Second Vice President, Association of Public-Safety Communications Officals (APCO)
John F. Morton and Richard Mirgon
April 4, 2007
His views on the enhanced capabilities made possible by the National Joint TERT Initiative and a
host of related issues, including FEMA report requirements, the financial aspects of mutual-aid
agreements, and the NCR’s new wireless broadband network.