Operation Twister – Exercising Disaster Behavioral Response
Craig DeAtley
July 8, 2015
Functional exercises are invaluable for helping participants understand their roles in disasters. This is particularly true for participants who normally are not included in interagency exercises, such as behavioral health
Apples & Oranges – Understanding Curies & REM in Radiation Sources
Jeffrey Williams
July 8, 2015
Hazardous materials personnel are faced with a broad range of chemical, biological, and
radiological hazards. However, not all hazards are equal, nor are similar quantities. Responders who
encounter radiological materials need to know the relationship of quantity and biological impact of
specific materials by first understanding the terminology of measurement units.
See Center for Domestic Preparedness Training in Action on YouTube
Domestic Preparedness
July 7, 2015
Responders interested in training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) can now view video descriptions of courses, as well as news stories and podcasts on CDP training and events on YouTube. The CDP’s primary mission is to train state, local, and tribal emergency response providers, as well as the federal government, foreign governments, and private organizations.
CYBERSECURITY: Recent Data Breaches Illustrate Need for Strong Controls across Federal Agencies
Domestic Preparedness
July 7, 2015
Effective cybersecurity for federal information systems is essential to preventing the loss of resources, the compromise of sensitive information, and the disruption of government operations. This report summarizes: (a) challenges
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE: Designated Entity Needed to Identify, Align, and Manage DOD’s Infrastructure
Domestic Preparedness
July 5, 2015
The United States faces current and emerging chemical and biological threats, and defenses against these threats enable the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to protect the force, preclude strategic gains
