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National Health Security Strategy (NHSS) of the United States of America

Domestic Preparedness January 8, 2010
This document presents the nation’s first National Health Security Strategy (NHSS), which is intended to help galvanize efforts to minimize the health consequences associated with significant health incidents. The NHSS was developed in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from local, state, territorial, tribal, and federal governments;

CBP & ICE Release Annual Report on Counterfeit Goods Seized

Domestic Preparedness December 7, 2009
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that in fiscal year 2009 the two agencies made 14,841 seizures of counterfeit and pirated goods with a total domestic value of $260.7 million. http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/priority_trade/ipr/seizure/fy09_stats.ctt/fy09_stats.pdf

Cybersecurity: Continued Efforts Are Needed to Protect Information Systems from Evolving Threats

Domestic Preparedness November 17, 2009
Cyber-based threats to federal systems and critical infrastructure are evolving and growing. The Government Accountability Office – along with other agencies & their inspectors general – has identified significant weaknesses in the security controls on federal information systems, resulting in pervasive vulnerabilities. This GAO report discusses those weaknesses & offers

OSHA Releases Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders During Treatment & Transport of Victims of Hazardous-Substance Releases

Domestic Preparedness November 12, 2009
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has developed a guide for emergency medical service (EMS) responders who provide medical assistance during an incident involving the release of a hazardous substance. The guide discusses the measures employers should take to protect EMS responders from becoming additional victims while on the

Warfighter Support: Actions Needed to Improve Visibility & Coordination of DOD’s Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Efforts

Domestic Preparedness November 11, 2009
The GAO recommends that JIEDDO (Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization) improve its visibility of all counter-IED efforts, work with the services to develop a complete transition plan for initiatives, and define the criteria needed for funding related training initiatives. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d1095.pdf

Defense Critical Infrastructure: Actions Needed to Improve the Identification & Management of Electrical Power Risks & Vulnerabilities to DOD Critical Assets

Domestic Preparedness November 10, 2009
The GAO (Government Accountability Office) has conducted three structured written surveys regarding the electrical-power vulnerabilities of the Department of Defense’s 34 most critical assets. The results and recommendations on what must be improved are found in this report. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10147.pdf

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P.O. Box 285

Del Valle, TX 78617-9998

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Founded in 1998, Domestic Preparedness continues to be a pioneering thought leader in the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery space. The multidisciplinary editorial focus helps professionals acquire critical information to develop collaborative, real-world solutions. With relevant, multidisciplinary, whole-community intelligence from the front lines, practitioners can learn from diverse perspectives. The authoritative, practitioner-centered, multimedia information platform disseminates intelligence the way busy management-level public- and private-sector professionals want to learn. This is the trusted source for content written by practitioners, for practitioners, with relevant, real-world best practices.

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