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National Preparedness: DHS and HHS Can Further Strengthen Coordination for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Assessments, Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
"The anthrax attacks of 2001 and more recent national reports have raised concerns that the United States is vulnerable to attacks with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents. Because of the potential consequences of such attacks, members of Congress have expressed the need for the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate in assessing risks posed by CBRN agents. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to examine how DHS and HHS coordinate on the development of CBRN risk assessments and the extent to which they have institutionalized such efforts. GAO examined relevant laws, presidential directives, collaboration best practices, and internal control standards; analyzed DHS and HHS CBRN risk assessments; and interviewed DHS and HHS officials."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2011-06
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National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC) Modeling and Decision Support System for Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response
"This paper describes the tools and services provided by the National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) for modeling the impacts of airborne hazardous materials. NARAC provides atmospheric plume modeling tools and services for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear airborne hazards. NARAC can simulate downwind effects from a variety of scenarios, including fires, industrial and transportation accidents, radiation dispersal device explosions, hazardous material spills, sprayers, nuclear power plant accidents, and nuclear detonations. NARAC collaborates with several government agencies and laboratories in order to accomplish its mission. The NARAC suite of software tools include simple stand-alone, local-scale plume modeling tools for end-user's computers, and Web- and Internet-based software to access advanced modeling tools and expert analyses from the national center at LLNL. Initial automated, 3-D predictions of plume exposure limits and protective action guidelines for emergency responders and managers are available from the center in 5-10 minutes. These can be followed immediately by quality-assured, refined analyses by 24 x 7 on-duty or on-call NARAC staff. NARAC continues to refine calculations using updated on-scene information, including measurements, until all airborne releases have stopped and the hazardous threats are mapped and impacts assessed."
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Nastrom, John S.; Sugiyama, Gayle; Baskett, Ronald L.
2005-04-25
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Pandemic Preparedness: The Need for a Public Health-Not a Law Enforcement/National Security-Approach
"The spread of a new, deadly strain of avian influenza has raised fears of a potential human pandemic. While the virus is not easily transmissible to humans, were it to mutate to be more highly contagious to or between humans-a possibility whose probability is unknown-an influenza pandemic could occur. Government agencies have an essential role to play in helping to prevent and mitigate epidemics. Unfortunately, in recent years, our government's approach to preparing the nation for a possible influenza pandemic has been highly misguided. Too often, policymakers are resorting to law enforcement and national security-oriented measures that not only suppress individual rights unnecessarily, but have proven to be ineffective in stopping the spread of disease and saving lives. The following report examines the relationship between civil liberties and public health in contemporary U.S. pandemic planning and makes a series of recommendations for developing a more effective, civil liberties-friendly approach. Rather than focusing on well-established measures for protecting the lives and health of Americans, policymakers have recently embraced an approach that views public health policy through the prism of national security and law enforcement. This model assumes that we must 'trade liberty for security.' As a result, instead of helping individuals and communities through education and provision of health care, today's pandemic prevention focuses on taking aggressive, coercive actions against those who are sick. People, rather than the disease, become the enemy."
American Civil Liberties Union
Annas, George J.; Mariner, Wendy K.; Parmet, Wendy E.
2008-01
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National Priority: Strengthen Interoperable Communications and Operable Communications Capabilities, State Preparedness Report Template
This document, provided by the Department of Homeland Security, serves as an example and template to be used in preparation of state preparedness reports.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Norwegian National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan
"The objective of this Plan is to ensure that the necessary steps are taken in order to make it possible during a pandemic: To reduce morbidity and mortality; To nurse and treat sick and dying patients at home and in hospital; To uphold essential community services; To give continuous, necessary information to the health services, public authorities, the general public and the mass media."
Norway. Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
2003-07
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Moving Beyond the First Five Years: Ensuring FEMA's Ability to Respond and Recover in the Wake of a National Catastrophe, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Second Session, April 9, 2008
From the opening statement of Henry Cuellar. "The subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the status of the implementation on the FEMA reforms and to discuss FEMA's preparedness for the next disaster. Again, good morning, and, first of all, on behalf of the members of the subcommittee, let me welcome our witness. We are glad that you are here to give us an update on how FEMA has been doing on the FEMA reforms. […] As many people know, the Department of Homeland Security just passed the 5-year anniversary since its creation. Throughout the month of April, each homeland security subcommittee, as well as the full committee, is taking a look at the Department's vision for 2009 and beyond. While we want to acknowledge mistakes have been made by the Department over the past 5 years-FEMA has done some of that also-we certainly want to work with you all together to make sure that we learn from these mistakes. Certainly, I know that FEMA has done a good job in many of the areas, and we certainly want to recognize-I am one of those types of chairmen that I want to not only recognize the bad things but also recognize the good things that FEMA has been doing." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Henry Cuellar, Charles W. Dent, Harvey E. Johnson, and Bob Etheridge.
United States. Government Printing Office
2008
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Federal Emergency Management Agency's Relationships with State Governments: Improving National Preparedness
"This paper explores problems related to emergency management in the United States since the creation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), particularly concerning relationships between FEMA and state governments. A questionnaire concerning various facets of these relationships was forwarded to all state emergency managers. Thirty-six responses were received and evaluated, with the author then providing his conclusions and recommendations concerning the subjects covered in the questionnaire. The author then discusses the larger policy problems in emergency management, and provides his personal broad recommendations for the future of emergency management as a profession."
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Griffith, Curtis, Jr.
1983-04
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Stafford Act: A Plan for the Nation's Emergency Preparedness and Response System, Hearing Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, July 27, 2006
From the opening statement of James M. Inhofe: "Today the Committee will be hearing from two panels to discuss debris removal in New Orleans post hurricane Katrina; progress made in disaster mitigation and preparedness nationwide per the provisions of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and adequacy of the Stafford Act authorities for future major disasters. [...] I have been contacted by several that are unhappy with the pace of debris removal and the disposal of that debris once it has been picked up. Given the potential long term health and liability issues of improperly disposed debris the Committee will be following this issue very closely. Today's hearing will be our first attempt to get on the record what is happening on this issue, but we will be doing additional follow-up." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James M. Inhofe, David Vitter, James M. Jeffords, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, Robert Shea, Don T. Riley, Deborah Y. Dietrich, Corey Gruber, Armond Mascelli, Pamela Mayer Pogue, Susan Parker Bodine, Mike Kangior, Ray C. Nagin, Russell C. Watson, John Paul Woodley Jr., Mark Shriver, and Tamara S. Little.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006-07-27
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H. Rept. 115-1035, Part 1: National Landslide Preparedness Act, Report to Accompany H.R. 1675, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 16, 2018
"The Committee on Natural Resources, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 1675) to establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program, and for other purposes, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon with an amendment and recommends that the bill as amended do pass."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System, Report to Congressional Committees
"Hurricane Katrina was the largest, most destructive natural disaster in our nation's history. The problems experienced in responding to Katrina resulted in a number of investigations - by congressional committees, the White House Homeland Security Council, and others - regarding the preparations for and response to Katrina. GAO [Government Accountability Office] assisted the congressional investigations and, under the Comptroller General's authority, initiated a number of Katrina-related reviews. […] The purpose of this report is to summarize what went well and why, what did not go well and why, and what changes are needed to improve the nation's readiness to respond to a catastrophic disaster; and to identify selected issues associated with the Gulf Coast's recovery." The GAO outlines the "basic elements in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from any catastrophic disaster [as] (1) leadership; (2) capabilities; and (3) accountability. Leadership in the form of legal authorities, roles and responsibilities, and lines of authority at all levels of government must be clearly defined, effectively communicated, and well understood in order to facilitate rapid and effective decision making." Leadership, capabilities, and accountability should be placed in a national context and integrated with an "all-hazards risk management framework."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2006-09-06
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National Preparedness: Countermeasures for Thermal Burns
"The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal agency primarily responsible for identifying and supporting the development and acquisition of the medical countermeasures needed to prevent or mitigate potential health effects from exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents and other terrorist threats. In addition to identifying these countermeasures, including those for thermal burns, HHS also has responsibility for engaging with industry to research and develop them and, ultimately, for acquiring them for the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), if appropriate. The Project BioShield Act of 2004 authorized the establishment of a procurement fund for these countermeasures. Specifically, the act authorized the appropriation of about $5.6 billion over the 10-year period from fiscal year 2004 through fiscal year 2013 for the Project BioShield Special Reserve Fund to acquire certain medical countermeasures for the SNS. Multiple organizations have raised concerns about HHS's ability to work with industry to successfully develop and acquire medical countermeasures to respond to CBRN incidents and other terrorist threats, and since 2004 congressional committees have held several hearings to assess HHS's medical countermeasure development and acquisition efforts. You requested that we examine whether HHS has developed and acquired medical countermeasures that address thermal burn injuries that would result from conventional explosives or radiological or nuclear devices. Our review addresses (1) the medical countermeasures in the SNS that would address thermal burns, (2) the steps HHS has taken to obtain information about and inform industry of its interest in additional countermeasures for thermal burns, and (3) the medical countermeasures in the pipeline for development and acquisition into the SNS that could serve to address thermal burns."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2012-02-22
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National Incident Management System: Enhancing Response to Terrorist Attacks, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness and Response of the Select Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, September 29, 2004
From the opening statement of John B. Shadegg. "On March 1, 2004, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, acting on Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, announced the approval of the National Incident Management System, or NIMS. This is a particularly important announcement for our Nation's homeland security as NIMS is the Nation's first standardized management system unifying the actions of all levels of governments during a large-scale emergency response. The creation and implementation of NIMS also comports with the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. Specifically the Commission recommended making homeland security funding contingent upon the adoption of an Incident Command System to strengthen teamwork in a crisis, including a regional approach. What does all of this talk about NIMS and incident command mean for America's homeland security? It means that for the first time at all levels of government, be it Federal, State or local, they will be reading from the same playbook and speaking the same language when they respond to an emergency, ranging from a flood or a fire to a terrorist attack. NIMS is designed to provide a controlled, organized and unified command structure, and to respond efficiently and effectively to all major events across the country." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John Shadegg, Bennie G. Thompson, Donna M. Christensen, Nita M. Lowey, Gil Jameison, P. Michael Freeman, Steve Lenkart, and Joseph Barbera.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006
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National Preparedness: Efforts to Address the Medical Needs of Children in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Incident, Report to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
"The nation remains vulnerable to terrorist and other threats posed by CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear] agents. Medical countermeasures--drugs, vaccines, and medical devices--can prevent or treat the effects of exposure to CBRN agents, and countermeasures are available in the SNS for some of these agents. Children, who make up 25 percent of the population in the United States, are especially vulnerable because many of the countermeasures in the SNS [Strategic National Stockpile] have only been approved for use in adults. HHS leads the federal efforts to develop and acquire countermeasures. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked about efforts to address the needs of children in the event of a CBRN incident. This report examines (1) the percentage of CBRN medical countermeasures in the SNS that are approved for pediatric use; (2) the challenges HHS [Health and Human Services] faces in developing and acquiring CBRN medical countermeasures for the pediatric population, and the steps it is taking to address them; and (3) the ways that HHS has addressed the dispensing of pediatric medical countermeasures in its emergency response plans and guidance, and ways that state and local governments have addressed this issue. To address these objectives, GAO reviewed relevant laws, agency documents, and reports, and interviewed HHS officials, industry representatives, and subject-matter experts. GAO also reviewed a stratified sample of emergency response plans from seven state and seven local governments, based on geographic location and population size, to assess how these governments address pediatric dispensing."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2013-04-30
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Hurricane Katrina: Preparedness and Response by the Department of Defense, the Coast Guard, and the National Guard of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
"Today the Select Committee will examine Department of Defense responsibilities, procedures and coordination with the Department of Homeland Security in the event of a catastrophic disaster. We will look at the roles of the National Guard and U.S. Northern Command in disaster response as the operational arms of DOD and the states, and we'll review the role of the Coast Guard, a unique national asset with both military capabilities and domestic law enforcement authorities. We'll try to establish a timeline of the military's actions - what they were asked to do, when they were asked, and whether the jobs actually got done." Witness testimonies include those of: Bennett C. Landreneau, Harold A. Cross, C. Mark Bowen, R. Dennis Sirois, Timothy J. Keating, and H. Steven Blum.
United States. Congress. House
2005-10
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Serial No. 106-100: Terrorism Preparedness: Medical First Response: Hearing before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session, September 22, 1999
From the opening Statement of Chairman Christopher Shays: "How does a nation prepare for the unthinkable? The specter of mass casualties caused by a terrorist's release of radiological, chemical, or biological weapons grows larger on our domestic horizon. In a world made more dangerous by the proliferation of the technologies of mass destruction and by the willingness of some to use them against us, the once improbable has become the inevitable. Are we prepared? By most accounts, the answer is no. Despite significant efforts to combat terrorism and improve national readiness, medical response capabilities are not yet well-developed or well-integrated into consequence management plans. Providers are not trained to diagnose or treat the uncommon symptoms and diseases of unconventional warfare. Public health surveillance systems are not sensitive enough to detect the early signs of a terrorist-induced outbreak. Hospitals and clinics lack the space, equipment, and medicine to treat the victims of weapons of mass destruction. Today, we assess what is being done to help States and localities build a public health infrastructure capable of deterring, detecting, and, if necessary, treating those affected by terrorist events." Statements, letters, and material submitted for the record include those of the following: Ellen Gordon, David R. Johnson, Robert F. Knouss, Scott R. Lillibridge,Tara O'Toole, Edward P. Plaugher, Joseph F. Waeckerle, and Christopher Shays.
United States. Government Printing Office
2000
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 529: National Landslide Preparedness Act
From the Document: "S. 529 would direct the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to implement two programs focused on mapping the territory of the United States. Under the bill, the National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program (NLHRP) would develop a national strategy to reduce landslide risks, create and maintain a publicly accessible database on landslide hazards, expand the current early warning system for flash floods and debris flow following wildfires, and lead an interagency coordinating committee on landslide hazards. The bill also would authorize two grant programs under the NLHRP."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2019-05-02
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 1999, Issue 3
NS/EP Telecom News is published quarterly under the auspices of Ms. Diann
McCoy, Deputy Manager, National Communications System (NCS), to provide
readers with analytical reports on issues relating to NS/EP telecommunications. This edition includes the following articles:Manager Says Information Assurance is Key to Warfighter; DOD Business Enterprise Success; Emergency Responders Battle Hurricane Floyd Along U.S. East Coast; Hamre Provides NSTAC DOD Perspectives on Y2K, Technology Challenges; IES Recaps Accomplishments during NSTAC XXII Meeting; Cohen Listens, Answers Questions on NSTAC Concerns; President Names AT&T's Armstrong as an NSTAC Member; President Renews NSTAC Through 2001; ITAA Awarded Funding for Cybercitizen Partnership; Y2K Officials Say Canada, United States, Mexico are in Good Position Approaching 2000; DOD Conducts Largest Y2K Test Ever; and President Signs Executive Order Creating National Infrastructure Assurance Council.
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
1999
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2009-2010 NSTAC Issue Review, NSTAC: Enhancing National Security and Emergency Preparedness Through Communications
This document provides a comprehensive report on issues addressed by the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) from its first meeting in December 1982 to its most recent meeting on May 6, 2010.
National Communications System (U.S.)
2010-08-24?
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Compendium of U.S. - Canada Emergency Management Assistance Mechanisms: National-Level Acts, Agreements, Frameworks, Guidance, Plans, and Procedures for Response Operations, Communication and Coordination, Preparedness, and Recovery [October 2016]
From the Document: "The 'Compendium of U.S.-Canada Emergency Management Assistance Mechanisms has been revised. The first edition was published in 2012'. The Compendium is intended to: [1] raise awareness of national-level acts, agreements, frameworks, guidance, plans, and procedures; [2] facilitate communication, coordination, and the movement of Federal-to-Federal assistance resources; and; [3] help Emergency Management Consultative Group members and others better understand each country's policies on providing and receiving emergency assistance. This second edition of the 'Compendium' builds on the first by reflecting the ever changing emergency management environment, and includes additional information."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; Canada. Public Safety Canada
2016-10
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 2003, Issue 1
NS/EP Telecom News is published quarterly under the auspices of Mr. Brenton Greene, Deputy Manager, National Communications System (NCS), to provide readers
with analytical reports on issues relating to NS/EP telecommunications. This edition includes the following articles: NCS Transfers to Homeland Security Department; President Bush Welcomes Agencies to Homeland Security Department; Ridge Confirmed as First Secretary of Homeland Security; Lieutenant General Winston D. Powers, Former NCS Manager, Dies; NCS Deploys Initial Wireless Priority Capability; New Members Named to NCS Council of Representatives; NCS, Canadian Representatives Tackle SNMP Issue; Science and technology Key to Administration's Comments; Incompatible Information Systems Pose a Homeland Security Challenge, White House Info Czar Says; NS/EPC Addresses Critical Infrastructure Issues; NIST Offers a Non-Traditional UWB Antenna Measurement Approach; and FCC Chairman and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Meet to Plan and Coordinate Spectrum Policy.
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
2003
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Fifth Public Hearing of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States: Emergency Preparedness, November 19, 2003 [Transcript]
This is the transcript of the 9/11 Commission's fifth public hearing which addressed "Private/Public Sector Partnerships for Emergency Preparedness". The hearing heard testimony on the following topics "Highlights of New Jersey's Public/Private Sector Partnerships" from James McGreevey; "Risk and Consequences of Terrorism for the Private Sector" from John Degnan; "Skyscraper Safety Issues from 9-11 Family Members" from Monica Gabrielle and Sally Regenhard; "Public/Private Initiatives Since 9-11" from Michael Byrne, Dennis Reimer, and Richard Andrews; "Multimedia Presentations of Initiatives across the United States" from Kings County, WA and the International Association of Assembly Managers; "Private Sector Experience on 9-11" from William Yun; "Standards for Emergency Management and Business Continuity" from Glen Corbett and Randall Yim; and "Future Strategies for Private Sector Partnerships" from William Raisch, Peter Orszag, James Haviaris, and Thomas Susman.
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
2003-11-19
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 2002, Issue 1
NS/EP Telecom News is published quarterly under the auspices of Mr. Brenton Greene, Deputy Manager, National Communications System (NCS), to provide readers with analytical reports on issues relating to NS/EP telecommunications. This edition includes the following articles: NSTAC Chair Recaps Committee's Recent Accomplishments At March Meeting; Powell asks NSTAC to Keep Nation Inside the Information Loop; President Creates Homeland Security Advisory System; Eberhart Tabbed to Head United States Northern Command; NCS IMAs Support 2002 Winter Olympics; Five Individuals Named to the NS/EPC; Executive Order Establishes the President's Homeland Security Council and Senior Advisory Committees for Homeland Security; New Congressional Joint Economic Committee Compendium Examines Cyberterrorist Threat; and Seven Corporate Leaders Take Oath to Become Members of NSTAC.
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
2002
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National Center for State Courts: Pandemic Preparedness [website]
This website provides links on State Court COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] websites, listing of courts restricting or ending jury trials, courts restricting entrance, and other information on in-person proceedings and tele-hearings.
National Center for State Courts
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Serial No. 114-20: Defense Support of Civil Authorities: A Vital Resource in the Nation's Homeland Security Missions, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications of the Committee on Homeland Security, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, June 10, 2015
This hearing testimony is from the June 10, 2015 hearing on "Defense Support of Civil Authorities: A Vital Resource in the Nation's Homeland Security Missions" held before the House Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Martha McSally: "Today's hearing will examine the vital role played by the military in these homeland defense missions. So far this year we have seen record snowfalls, destructive tornados, massive flooding around the country. Last week marked the start of the 2015 hurricane season, and in areas out West, including my home State of Arizona, we are gearing up for what is predicted to be an above-average wildfire season as well. In such emergencies, defense personnel and assets act as flexible force multipliers to the response. When activated by a Governor, a State's National Guard can provide, on short notice, search and rescue, logistics, firefighting, and law enforcement support. Federal military forces may also supplement State capabilities." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Robert G. Salesses, Joseph E. Whitlock, Joseph W. Kirschbaum, Michael T. McGuire, Jimmy J. Gianato, and Peter T. Gaynor.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2015
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 2000, Issue 3
NS/EP Telecom News is published quarterly under the auspices of Ms. Diann
McCoy, Deputy Manager, National Communications System (NCS), to provide
readers with analytical reports on issues relating to NS/EP telecommunications. This edition includes the following articles: Raytheon's Burnham is
New NSTAC Chairman; Internet Security Requires Collaboration; Six Others Named to NSTAC, Sugar Departs for Litton Position; CSC's Honeycutt Thanked for Service as NSTAC Chair; National Communications System Assigned to Administer Priority Access Service; FCC Takes Steps to Implement the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999; Hogan, Miller to Serve on NCS Committee of Principals; OMNCS Network Design and Analysis Capability; DBS Could Provide Nationwide Coverage for NS/EP Issues; Digital Subscriber Line Technology; and Commerce Department Announces Winner of Global Information Security Competition.
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
2000
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Remarks on the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response in Bethesda, Maryland, November 1, 2005
This document presents the text of a speech given by President George W. Bush in Bethesda, Maryland on November 1, 2005. In this speech the President discusses the pandemic influenza and offers commentary on the need for the United States to continue taking the offensive in the fighting this epidemic. Finally, President Bush describes what actions the United States has taken combat the spread of pandemic influenza.
United States. Government Printing Office
2005-11-07
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 1999, Issue 1
NS/EP Telecom News is published quarterly under the auspices of Ms. Diane Fountaine, Deputy Manager, National Communications System (NCS), to provide
readers with analytical reports on issues relating to NS/EP telecommunications. This edition includes the following articles: NCC Monitors Plains Tornado
Telecommunications Assistance; John A. Koskinen: Attempting to Ensure the Y2K is Last Headache of the 20th Century; President Clinton Names Five Members to the Nationial Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC); FEMA Director Witt Announces New Project Impact Communities; Joint Task Force on Computer Network Defense Now Operational; Deputy Commerce Secretaty Announces Consortium of Private Sector Coordinators for Critical Infrastructure Protection of the Communications and Information Sector; PSN Security Primer Now Available; Justice Department, ITAA Annouce Cybercitizen Partnership; 1999 is 'Year of Testing' Y2K Solutions, Hamre Says; and DSS Expansion Broadens Federal IT Security Choices.
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
1999
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National Preparedness: Improvements Needed for Acquiring Medical Countermeasures to Threats from Terrorism and Other Sources, Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
"The United States remains vulnerable to terrorist and other threats posed by chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents. Medical countermeasures-drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic devices-can prevent or treat the effects of exposure, but few are currently available. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leads federal efforts to develop and acquire countermeasures, primarily through the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE), an interagency body. This report examines the extent to which HHS (1) based its priorities for developing and acquiring countermeasures on CBRN risk assessments; (2) addressed its own recommendations to improve acquisition and development; and (3) coordinated internally for these efforts. GAO [Government Accountability Office] reviewed relevant laws, agency documents, CBRN risk assessments, and reports from outside experts; interviewed HHS and industry officials; and analyzed HHS funding for CBRN countermeasures from fiscal years 2007 through 2010. GAO recommends that HHS update its development and acquisition plan; provide budget priorities for acquisitions; and develop a strategy to monitor implementation of its initiatives. HHS agreed with the first two recommendations. For the third one, HHS said that it had a strategy to track implementation, but in GAO's assessment, the strategy does not meet standards and practices to allow for adequate monitoring."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2011-10-26
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Funding for the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response
This document contains the text of a letter sent by President Bush to the Speaker of the House asking Congress to consider his request to allocate $7.1 billion to the Departments of Health and Human Services, Defense, Homeland Security, the Interior, State, and Veterans Affairs so these departments could prepare the country to combat the threat of avian and pandemic influenza.
United States. Government Printing Office
2005-11-07
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Serial No. 109-56; Serial No. 109-83: Responding to Catastrophic Events: The Role of the Military and National Guard in Disaster Response: Joint Hearing the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology of the Committee on Homeland Security with the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, November 9, 2005
From the opening statement of Dave Reichert: "The subcommittees are meeting today in joint session to hear testimony on the role of the military and the National Guard in responding to catastrophic events. This joint hearing is a timely one. The deployment of thousands of federal troops to New Orleans in response to Hurricane Katrina has spurred fresh debate about whether the Department of Defense and not the Department of Homeland Security should be the lead federal agency in responding to disasters of great magnitude." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Peter T. King, Bennie G. Thompson, Dave G. Reichert, Bill Pascell, Jim Saxton, Ellen O. Tauscher, Donna M. Christensen, Geoff Davis, Susan A. Davis, John Kline, James R. Langevin, Rick Larsen, Nita M. Lowey, and Rob Simmons.
United States. Government Printing Office
2007
