Broadening the Public Health Security Agenda
Patrick P. Rose
July 9, 2014
In 2001, almost 3,000 people died after the 9/11 attacks. In 2005, more than 1,800 people died because of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent floods. Receiving less attention, in the United States alone, more than 3,000 people die of influenza each year. With other public health threats having already crossed the border, it is time to connect the dots and better address national public health security.
Division of Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Course
Domestic Preparedness
July 8, 2014
The Strategic National Stockpile Preparedness Course is a 3-day course designed to give federal, state, and local officials information on how to best plan and prepare for a public health emergency and how to use and manage the Strategic National Stockpile in response to a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or technological accident.
United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan
Domestic Preparedness
July 5, 2014
The United States has completed a government-wide Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan. The Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan focuses on three core areas: prevention of attacks,
Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT) for Mass-Casualty Incidents
Domestic Preparedness
July 4, 2014
Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT) for Mass Casualty Incidents is a three-day course designed to provide medical operation guidance to hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), healthcare facility personnel, and others who may become involved in a mass-casualty incident (MCI).
FY15 Energy & Water Subcommittee Markup Bill Summary
Domestic Preparedness
July 2, 2014
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development today approved fiscal year 2015 funding legislation that totals $34.2 billion in discretionary budget authority. The bill focuses on 3
