ABOUT REPORTS
At Domestic Preparedness, we strive to keep people informed and aware of the latest preparedness news. Please see below for more detailed reports we obtain each month from various resources.
REPORTS
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration) and DOD Need to More Effectively Manage the Stockpile Life Extension Program
March 4, 2009
GAO was asked to assess the extent to which NNSA and the Department of Defense (DOD) have effectively managed the refurbishment of two other weapons – the B61 bomb and the W76 warhead. This report summarizes the findings of GAO’s classified report. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09385.pdf
Disaster Recovery: Past Experiences Offer Recovery Lessons for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Future Disasters
March 3, 2009
This report from the GAO summarizes the lessons learned from past disasters & how they provide a potentially valuable source of information for all levels of government seeking to meet the many challenges involved in recovering from a major disaster. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09437t.pdf
U.S. Department of Education Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Learning
March 2, 2009
This Action Guide for Emergency Management at Higher Education Institutions has been developed to give higher education institutions a useful resource in the field of emergency management. http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/remsactionguide.pdf
U.S. Fire Administration and National Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Issue an Updated Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services
February 18, 2009
The revised Health and Wellness Guide provides updated information on health and wellness issues, trends, and programs focused on the needs of the volunteer fire services. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa_321.pdf
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases Assessment of States’ Operating Plans to Combat Pandemic Influenza
February 11, 2009
This report summarizes the status of States’ operating plans with respect to preparedness for, response to, and recovery from an influenza pandemic. http://pandemicflu.gov/plan/states/state_assessment.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on Homeland Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Management of Air Sovereignty Alert Operations to Protect U.S. Airspace
February 4, 2009
GAO recommends that U.S. Department of Defense be tasked to: (1) conduct routine risk assessments; (2) implement an air-sovereignty alert (ASA) program as a steady-state mission; and (3) develop other plans as needed for future air-sovereignty challenges. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09184.pdf
Planning Guidance for Response to a Nuclear Detonation: A Report by the Homeland Security Council
February 4, 2009
The purpose of this guidance is to give emergency planners nuclear detonation-specific response recommendations that maximize the preservation of life in the event of an urban nuclear detonation. http://hps.org/hsc/documents/Planning_Guidance_for_Response_to_a_Nuclear_Detonation_FINAL.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report on Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (TPER)-Funded Activities
January 27, 2009
This report explains the key role CDC plays in preparing the U.S. public-health infrastructure to respond effectively to all types of hazards, and provides an overview of the broad range of preparedness activities receiving TPER funding. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/publications/jan09phprep/pdf/jan09phprep.pdf
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases Pandemic Planning Update IV
January 26, 2009
This report details the progress made by the Department of Health and Human Services over the past 33 months in planning and preparing for a possible pandemic outbreak. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/pdf/panflureport6.pdf
Getting Beyond Getting Ready for Pandemic Influenza, a Report Prepared by the Majority Staff of the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security
January 18, 2009
This report examines the nation’s state of preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a pandemic influenza outbreak. http://hsc.house.gov/SiteDocuments/20090114124322-85263.pdf
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REPORTS
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration) and DOD Need to More Effectively Manage the Stockpile Life Extension Program
March 4, 2009
GAO was asked to assess the extent to which NNSA and the Department of Defense (DOD) have effectively managed the refurbishment of two other weapons – the B61 bomb and the W76 warhead. This report summarizes the findings of GAO’s classified report. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09385.pdf
Disaster Recovery: Past Experiences Offer Recovery Lessons for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Future Disasters
March 3, 2009
This report from the GAO summarizes the lessons learned from past disasters & how they provide a potentially valuable source of information for all levels of government seeking to meet the many challenges involved in recovering from a major disaster. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09437t.pdf
U.S. Department of Education Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Learning
March 2, 2009
This Action Guide for Emergency Management at Higher Education Institutions has been developed to give higher education institutions a useful resource in the field of emergency management. http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/remsactionguide.pdf
U.S. Fire Administration and National Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Issue an Updated Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services
February 18, 2009
The revised Health and Wellness Guide provides updated information on health and wellness issues, trends, and programs focused on the needs of the volunteer fire services. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa_321.pdf
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases Assessment of States’ Operating Plans to Combat Pandemic Influenza
February 11, 2009
This report summarizes the status of States’ operating plans with respect to preparedness for, response to, and recovery from an influenza pandemic. http://pandemicflu.gov/plan/states/state_assessment.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on Homeland Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Management of Air Sovereignty Alert Operations to Protect U.S. Airspace
February 4, 2009
GAO recommends that U.S. Department of Defense be tasked to: (1) conduct routine risk assessments; (2) implement an air-sovereignty alert (ASA) program as a steady-state mission; and (3) develop other plans as needed for future air-sovereignty challenges. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09184.pdf
Planning Guidance for Response to a Nuclear Detonation: A Report by the Homeland Security Council
February 4, 2009
The purpose of this guidance is to give emergency planners nuclear detonation-specific response recommendations that maximize the preservation of life in the event of an urban nuclear detonation. http://hps.org/hsc/documents/Planning_Guidance_for_Response_to_a_Nuclear_Detonation_FINAL.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report on Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (TPER)-Funded Activities
January 27, 2009
This report explains the key role CDC plays in preparing the U.S. public-health infrastructure to respond effectively to all types of hazards, and provides an overview of the broad range of preparedness activities receiving TPER funding. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/publications/jan09phprep/pdf/jan09phprep.pdf
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases Pandemic Planning Update IV
January 26, 2009
This report details the progress made by the Department of Health and Human Services over the past 33 months in planning and preparing for a possible pandemic outbreak. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/pdf/panflureport6.pdf
Getting Beyond Getting Ready for Pandemic Influenza, a Report Prepared by the Majority Staff of the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security
January 18, 2009
This report examines the nation’s state of preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a pandemic influenza outbreak. http://hsc.house.gov/SiteDocuments/20090114124322-85263.pdf
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