New and Emerging Al Qaeda Threats
Neil C. Livingstone
November 11, 2009
The term “global war on terrorism” is now politically incorrect, in at least some circles. There is
mounting evidence, though, that some terrorists do not agree and are already planning new attacks
against domestic targets on the U.S. homeland.
Guidance for Industry & FDA Staff In Vitro Diagnostic 2009 H1N1 Tests for Use in the 2009 H1N1 Emergency
Domestic Preparedness
November 10, 2009
This document provides guidance on the type of information and data that FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recommends healthcare providers include in an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) request for in
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
Ham Radio - An Emergency Tool for Public Health
Barry Kanne
November 4, 2009
Many citizens served their communities heroically in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and some of their stories are well known – but most of them remain untold. One of the
Field-Based Patient Tracking: Real-Time Data Sharing Comes of Age
Rodrigo (Roddy) Moscoso
November 4, 2009
The old saying that the job “”isn’t done until the paperwork has been completed”” is particularly true if the “paperwork” data – vital signs, indications of internal bleeding, etc., collected at the scene of a car accident or other incident – is somehow lost before, during or after the patient’s arrival at the hospital.
Maryland - H1N1 Emergency Declaration
Domestic Preparedness
November 4, 2009
The Maryland Office of the Governor has passed a Declaration of Emergency: Influenza Response and Mitigation, to ensure: proper storage, distribution, and administration of SNS materials; school closures when necessary;
Homeland Security Report
Domestic Preparedness
November 4, 2009
The November edition of the Homeland Security Report is now available for download. This complimentary issue provides readers with information related to a variety of topics such as officer-safety items,
Aviation Security: DHS and TSA Have Researched, Developed, and Started Deploying Passenger Checkpoint Screening Technologies, But Continue to Face Challenges
Domestic Preparedness
November 3, 2009
The GAO (Government Accountability Office) was asked to evaluate the extent to which TSA (Transportation Security Administration) used a risk-based strategy to prioritize technology investments, deploy new technologies, and keep
