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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
The U.S. Fire Administration Releases New Report: The After Action Critique – Training Through Lessons Learned
August 4, 2008
This report is designed to assist all fire service members to be able to gather critical preparedness, response, and recovery information from all emergencies; document the lessons learned; and assist with the continuous evolution of firefighter training. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr_159.pdf
GAO: Defense Space Activities – The Department of Defense (DOD) Needs to Further Clarify the Operationally Responsive Space Concept and Plan to Integrate and Support Future Satellites
July 16, 2008
This report discusses the extent to which DOD is developing ORS (Operationally Responsive Space) to support warfighter requirements and, with it, the department’s plan to integrate ORS into existing DOD and intelligence community processes. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-08-831
Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources
July 16, 2008
This report serves as a discussion piece for home health care agencies & others to consider in which every sector of the U.S. health care system must be prepared for the challenge of increased demand for services in the face potentially scarce resources. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/homehealth.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Offers Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear) Terrorism Incidents
July 15, 2008
This document provides local, state, and federal emergency response agencies with comparison information on the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) protection levels A, B, and C for personal protective equipment. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-132/pdfs/2008-132.pdf
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases Annual Project BioShield Report to Congress on Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats
July 15, 2008
This report shows how Project BioShield facilitates & expedites the research, development, acquisition, & availability of medical countermeasures to respond to the adverse effects of public health emergencies involving CBRN threats. http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2008pres/07/20080709b.html
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Nuclear Safety – Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strenghtened
July 14, 2008
GAO recommends that NRC obtain & monitor data on the status of compliance with its fire-safety regulations, & also address long-standing fire-safety issues concerning interim compensatory measures, fire-wrap effectiveness, & multiple spurious actuations. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08747.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Supply Chain Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices
May 27, 2008
CBP has taken several steps forward to improve the security validation process, but still faces challenges in verifying that security practices of C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) members meet the minimum criteria established. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08240.pdf
The U.S. Fire Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation Complete Study of Traffic Incident Management Systems
May 27, 2008
This report provides technical guidance and training programs in traffic incident management for fire and emergency service providers. https://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tims_0408.pdf
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reminds Summer Travelers of the ‘Three Simple Steps’ to Security
May 27, 2008
As the summer travel season begins, the TSA reminds travelers that coming to the checkpoint fully prepared for the security process will lead to shorter lines and less travel stress. http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2008/0521.shtm
TSA: Driver’s License or Passports Preferred IDs at Checkpoints
May 27, 2008
Beginning this week (26 May 2008), adult passengers (over the age of 18) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo identification card. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm
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REPORTS
The U.S. Fire Administration Releases New Report: The After Action Critique – Training Through Lessons Learned
August 4, 2008
This report is designed to assist all fire service members to be able to gather critical preparedness, response, and recovery information from all emergencies; document the lessons learned; and assist with the continuous evolution of firefighter training. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr_159.pdf
GAO: Defense Space Activities – The Department of Defense (DOD) Needs to Further Clarify the Operationally Responsive Space Concept and Plan to Integrate and Support Future Satellites
July 16, 2008
This report discusses the extent to which DOD is developing ORS (Operationally Responsive Space) to support warfighter requirements and, with it, the department’s plan to integrate ORS into existing DOD and intelligence community processes. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-08-831
Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources
July 16, 2008
This report serves as a discussion piece for home health care agencies & others to consider in which every sector of the U.S. health care system must be prepared for the challenge of increased demand for services in the face potentially scarce resources. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/homehealth.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Offers Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear) Terrorism Incidents
July 15, 2008
This document provides local, state, and federal emergency response agencies with comparison information on the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) protection levels A, B, and C for personal protective equipment. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-132/pdfs/2008-132.pdf
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases Annual Project BioShield Report to Congress on Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats
July 15, 2008
This report shows how Project BioShield facilitates & expedites the research, development, acquisition, & availability of medical countermeasures to respond to the adverse effects of public health emergencies involving CBRN threats. http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2008pres/07/20080709b.html
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Nuclear Safety – Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strenghtened
July 14, 2008
GAO recommends that NRC obtain & monitor data on the status of compliance with its fire-safety regulations, & also address long-standing fire-safety issues concerning interim compensatory measures, fire-wrap effectiveness, & multiple spurious actuations. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08747.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Supply Chain Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices
May 27, 2008
CBP has taken several steps forward to improve the security validation process, but still faces challenges in verifying that security practices of C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) members meet the minimum criteria established. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08240.pdf
The U.S. Fire Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation Complete Study of Traffic Incident Management Systems
May 27, 2008
This report provides technical guidance and training programs in traffic incident management for fire and emergency service providers. https://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tims_0408.pdf
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reminds Summer Travelers of the ‘Three Simple Steps’ to Security
May 27, 2008
As the summer travel season begins, the TSA reminds travelers that coming to the checkpoint fully prepared for the security process will lead to shorter lines and less travel stress. http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2008/0521.shtm
TSA: Driver’s License or Passports Preferred IDs at Checkpoints
May 27, 2008
Beginning this week (26 May 2008), adult passengers (over the age of 18) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo identification card. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm
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