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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
Project for National Security Reform: State/Local Team Reports
January 7, 2009
Two Report Downloads: (a) Problem Analysis; and (b) Solution Set for Homeland Security
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006
December 10, 2008
The information in this letter describes the status, as of 1 August 2008, of actions that the FEMA and DHS have reported as completed or underway to implement the several hundred discrete provisions of the Post-Katrina Act that were identified. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-59R
Ready or Not? 2008: Protecting the Public’s Health from Disease, Disasters, and Bioterrorism – A Report from Trust for America’s Healthy
December 10, 2008
This report finds that progress made to protect the United States from disease outbreaks, natural disasters, & bioterrorism is at risk because of budget cuts and the economic crisis. The report also includes state-by-state health preparedness scores. http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror08/
World At Risk: The Report of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
December 3, 2008
“Seven years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the threat of a terrorist attack on the United States is still very real. We are not yet safe. … ” Bob Graham, Chairman, Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation & Terrorism. http://www.scribd.com/doc/8574914/World-at-Risk-The-Report-of-the-Commission-on-the-Prevention-of-WMD-Proliferation-and-Terrorism-Full-Report
U.S. Fire Administration Announces Release of the Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service
December 1, 2008
The new manual, Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, provides updated information on communications technology and discusses critical homeland-security issues and concepts. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/Voice_Radio_Communications_Guide_for_the_Fire_Service.pdf
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reports Significant Progress in Protecting the Food Supply
December 1, 2008
This One-Year Summary of Progress under the Food Protection Plan describes FDA’s efforts to build safety in the U.S. and global food systems. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01917.html
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Billions Invested in Major Programs Lack Appropriate Oversight
November 24, 2008
DHS established an investment review process in 2003 but concerns have been raised about how the process has been implemented, especially for large investments such as nuclear detection equipment, border surveillance systems, and both ships and aircraft. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0929.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Public Health and Border Security
November 19, 2008
The Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security should further strengthen their ability to respond to tuberculosis incidents with information sharing, coordination, and public health alerts. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0958.pdf
U.S. Department of Transportation Pandemic-Flu Planning Guidelines
November 18, 2008
These sector-specific guidelines are annexes to the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources developed by the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dot.gov/pandemicflu/
UK Recovery Handbook for Radiation Incidents 2008
October 21, 2008
This Handbook is designed to assist decision makers in the management of contaminated food production systems, drinking water and inhabited areas following an incident in which radioactive material is dispersed into the environment. http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1215501689286
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REPORTS
Project for National Security Reform: State/Local Team Reports
January 7, 2009
Two Report Downloads: (a) Problem Analysis; and (b) Solution Set for Homeland Security
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006
December 10, 2008
The information in this letter describes the status, as of 1 August 2008, of actions that the FEMA and DHS have reported as completed or underway to implement the several hundred discrete provisions of the Post-Katrina Act that were identified. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-59R
Ready or Not? 2008: Protecting the Public’s Health from Disease, Disasters, and Bioterrorism – A Report from Trust for America’s Healthy
December 10, 2008
This report finds that progress made to protect the United States from disease outbreaks, natural disasters, & bioterrorism is at risk because of budget cuts and the economic crisis. The report also includes state-by-state health preparedness scores. http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror08/
World At Risk: The Report of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
December 3, 2008
“Seven years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the threat of a terrorist attack on the United States is still very real. We are not yet safe. … ” Bob Graham, Chairman, Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation & Terrorism. http://www.scribd.com/doc/8574914/World-at-Risk-The-Report-of-the-Commission-on-the-Prevention-of-WMD-Proliferation-and-Terrorism-Full-Report
U.S. Fire Administration Announces Release of the Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service
December 1, 2008
The new manual, Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, provides updated information on communications technology and discusses critical homeland-security issues and concepts. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/Voice_Radio_Communications_Guide_for_the_Fire_Service.pdf
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reports Significant Progress in Protecting the Food Supply
December 1, 2008
This One-Year Summary of Progress under the Food Protection Plan describes FDA’s efforts to build safety in the U.S. and global food systems. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01917.html
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Billions Invested in Major Programs Lack Appropriate Oversight
November 24, 2008
DHS established an investment review process in 2003 but concerns have been raised about how the process has been implemented, especially for large investments such as nuclear detection equipment, border surveillance systems, and both ships and aircraft. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0929.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Public Health and Border Security
November 19, 2008
The Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security should further strengthen their ability to respond to tuberculosis incidents with information sharing, coordination, and public health alerts. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0958.pdf
U.S. Department of Transportation Pandemic-Flu Planning Guidelines
November 18, 2008
These sector-specific guidelines are annexes to the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources developed by the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dot.gov/pandemicflu/
UK Recovery Handbook for Radiation Incidents 2008
October 21, 2008
This Handbook is designed to assist decision makers in the management of contaminated food production systems, drinking water and inhabited areas following an incident in which radioactive material is dispersed into the environment. http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1215501689286
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