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Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Plan 2018-2026
From the Director's Intent, "The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has a proud history of supporting the Warfighter. Since DLA's founding in 1961, we have remained true to two core principles, providing 'effective logistics support to the operating forces of our military services' and doing so at the 'lowest possible cost to the taxpayer.' We live in such a complex, rapidly-changing world; DLA must continuously review its strategy to meet global mission requirements as prescribed by the Department of Defense. This strategic plan reaffirms and extends our commitment to Warfighter readiness and lethality and to self-accountability. The plan describes five lines of effort that DLA will leverage to provide global, end-to-end supply chain solutions."
United States. Defense Logistics Agency
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Global Jihadi Threat [Self-Study Course]
This self-study course was developed by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security. "Islam is a faith of richness and complexity that has manifested itself over time in a broad variety of ways. Unfortunately, it is also used as the basis for the violent ideologies of the Global Jihad. Understanding the fundamentals behind the religion (as well as concepts such as Jihad), the background with respect to the Islamic community's relationship to the West, the position of Muslims in modern-day Western societies and the various permutations of extremist Islamic ideologies is critical in helping policy makers, law enforcement personnel and governmental administrators at various levels relate to Islam and Muslims in an informed manner while also being able to effectively counteract extremist activities and ideas." The course includes the following modules: Module 1: Islam - Basic Principles, Origins and Divisions; Module 2: The Role of Jihad in Islam; Module 3: Islamic Civilization and the Western Challenge; Module 4: The Development of Islamic Extremism; and Module 5: Islam in the West: Integration, Isolation, Radicalization.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Morag, Nadav, 1965-
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Intelligence for Homeland Security: Organizational and Policy Challenges [Self-Study Course]
This self-study course was developed by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security. "This course examines key questions and issues facing the U.S. intelligence community and its role in homeland security and homeland defense. Course reference materials will provide an overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the intelligence community operates. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy, oversight, and intelligence support to homeland defense/security and national decision-making. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 is presented and the course is shaped to focus on homeland intelligence support issues at the State / Local / Tribal levels." The course includes the following modules: Module 1: Introduction to the U.S. Intelligence Community; Module 2: Interagency Processes and Intelligence Reform; Module 3: Homeland Security Intelligence for State, Local & Tribal; Module 4: Homeland Defense Intelligence; and Module 5: Intelligence Analysis.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
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Darpa's Stealth Revolution: Now You See Them…
"Low observable technology, widely known to the world as stealth, aims to reduce as much as possible the infrared, visual, acoustic, and radar signatures emitted by vehicles, whether they are seaborne, airborne, or on the ground. DARPA [Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency] has been instrumental in developing the technologies necessary to achieve these goals."
United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Maddock, Ian A.
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Security Industry Association [website]
"Formed in 1969, the Security Industry Association (SIA) provides its members with a full-service, international trade association promoting growth, expansion, and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical standards, representation, and defense of our member's interests. SIA has over 300 member companies representing manufacturers, distributors, service providers, integrators and others. SIA members are involved in several market segments such as, CCTV, access control, biometrics, computer security, fire/burglar alarms, home automation, just to name a few. Members work together to address issues facing the industry and develop programs to enhance the environment in which they sell products and services."
Security Industry Association (Alexandria, Va.)
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21st Century Nuclear Deterrence & Missile Defense
"The strategic environment has changed with the expanding capability of world actors. The future environment is less predictable and demands our national deterrence strategy accounts for the nature of this uncertainty. The basis of strategic deterrence includes nuclear weapon-armed long-range aircraft, land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarines, along with the vital communications elements the president of the United States uses to command and control these forces. Missile defense protects the United States, its military forces abroad and its allies and partners from the threat of a ballistic missile attack by destroying such missiles in flight before they reach their intended target. Rebuilding and modernizing capabilities and infrastructure is essential to the continued effectiveness and resiliency of the U.S. nuclear deterrent."
United States. Department of Defense
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Disaster Services Start-up Guide for State Service Commissions
"Every year in the United States the selfless acts of countless citizens have proven that times of disaster bring out the best possible characteristics of the human spirit. Volunteerism before, during, and after disasters is second nature to the American people, and as we have learned from recent catastrophic events such as the September 11th attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the Joplin Tornado, the general population craves a way to systematically channel their civic pride and compassion. State Service Commissions (Commissions) are well positioned to tap this public mandate and bring a uniquely flexible asset to their state's emergency management infrastructure. [...] This guide is designed to help you focus your efforts towards the most strategic and logical areas of disaster work for your Commission while highlighting important undergirding and preparations that will set you up for success."
Corporation for National and Community Service (U.S.)
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Deficient Bridges by Highway System
A collection of tables by year and state, of deficient bridges in the United States' highway system.
United States. Federal Highway Administration
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Public Safety Advisory Committee
"Under the Act, FirstNet was required to establish a Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC). In 2013, FirstNet established the PSAC consisting of 42 members who represent organizations from all disciplines of public safety as well as state,territorial,tribal, and local governments.There are also at large members and a federal member."
United States. First Responder Network Authority
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Improvised Nuclear Device [infographic]
An infographic detailing what an improvised nuclear device (IND) is, main dangers and how you can protect yourself. From the document: "An Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) is a type of nuclear weapon. When an IND explodes, it gives off four types of energy: a blast wave, intense light, heat, and radiation. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, at the end of World War II is an example of an IND. When an IND explodes, a large fireball is created. Everything inside of this fireball vaporizes and is carried upward. This creates a mushroom-shaped cloud. The material in the cloud cools into dust-like particles and drops back to the earth as fallout. Fallout can be carried by the wind and can end up miles from the site of the explosion. Fallout is
radioactive and can contaminate anything it lands on."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Nuclear Weapon [infographic]
An infographic detailing what a nuclear weapon is, how you could be affected if a nuclear weapon was used, and what you could do to protect yourself. From the document: "A nuclear weapon is a device that uses a nuclear reaction to create an explosion. This explosion is much more powerful than that of conventional explosives (like TNT). When a nuclear weapon explodes, it gives off four types of energy: a blast wave, intense light, heat, and radiation. Nuclear weapons can be in the form of bombs or missiles."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Nuclear Power Plant Accidents [infographic]
An infographic detailing the main dangers of a nuclear power plant incident and how you can protect yourself. From the document: "Nuclear power plants have safety and security procedures in place and are closely monitored by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). An accident at a nuclear power plant could release dangerous levels of radiation over an area (sometimes called a plume). [...] Radioactive materials in the plume from the nuclear power plant can settle and contaminate people who are outdoors, buildings, food, water, and livestock."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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How Prussian Blue Works [infographic]
An infographic detailing what Prussian blue is, how it works and when you should or should not take it. From the document: "Prussian blue is a pill that may be used in a radiation emergency to help remove radioactive cesium (Cs) and thallium (Tl) from inside a person's body."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Network Centric Warfare: Department of Defense Report to Congress
"Network Centric Warfare (NCW) is no less than the embodiment of an Information Age transformation of the DoD. It involves a new way of thinking about how we accomplish our missions, how we organize and interrelate, and how we acquire and field the systems that support us. NCW moves the Department to the next level of Jointness as envisioned in 'Joint Vision 2020'. This monumental task will span a quarter century or more. It will involve ways of operating that have yet to be conceived, and will employ technologies yet to be invented. NCW has the potential to increase warfighting capabilities by orders of magnitude. This view of the future is supported by accumulating evidence from a wide variety of experiments, exercises, simulations, and analyses detailed in the report, prepared for the Congress in response to the provisions of Section 934 of Public Law 106-398."
United States. Department of Defense
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Radiation Emergencies and Pregnancy [infographic]
An infographic detailing how a radiation emergency can affect the pregnant woman and developing child. From the document: "After a radiation emergency, pregnant women should follow instructions from emergency officials and seek medical attention as soon as emergency officials say it is safe to do so."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Radiation Contamination Versus Exposure [infographic]
An infographic detailing the differences between radioactive contamination and exposure. From the document: "When a person is exposed to certain types of radiation, the energy may penetrate the body. A person exposed to radiation is not necessarily contaminated with radioactive material. For a person to be contaminated, radioactive material must be on or inside of his or her body."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Applications of Solar Technology for Catastrophe Response, Claims Management, and Loss Prevention
"Today's insurance industry strongly emphasizes developing cost-effective hazard mitigation programs, increasing and retaining commercial and residential customers through better service, educating customers on their exposure and vulnerabilities to natural disasters, collaborating with government agencies and emergency management organizations, and exploring the use of new technologies to reduce the financial impact of disasters. In June of 1998, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) sponsored a seminar titled, 'Solar Technology and the Insurance Industry.' Presentations were made by insurance company representatives, insurance trade groups, government and state emergency management organizations, and technology specialists. The meeting was attended by insurers, brokers, emergency managers, and consultants from more than 25 U.S. companies. Leading insurers from the personal line and commercial carriers were shown how solar technology can be used in underwriting, claims, catastrophe response, loss control, and risk management. Attendees requested a follow-up report on solar technology, cost, and applications in disasters, including suggestions on how to collaborate with the utility industry and how to develop educational programs for business and consumers. This report will address the above issues, with a emphasis on pre-disaster planning and mitigation alternatives. It will also discuss how energy efficiency and renewable technologies can contribute to reducing insurance losses."
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
Deering, Ann; Thornton, John P. (John Preston), 1940-
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Infectious Diseases
"The NIEHS [National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences] Worker Training Program (WTP) and its awardees have been involved in a number of infectious disease-related training and response efforts. The Ebola Biosafety and Infectious Disease Response Training Program supports the development and implementation of occupational safety and health and infection control training programs for workers in health care and non-health care settings who may be at risk for exposure to infectious diseases. The following resources are aimed at protecting the health and safety of individuals who work in industries with the potential for exposure to infectious diseases. Please visit our Chemical and Biological Terrorism page for additional resources on bioterrorism agents/diseases and emergency responses to events involving the release of biological agents. For a list of resources applicable to a variety of natural and man-made disasters, please visit our All-Hazards Resources page."
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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Drugs of Abuse, a DEA Resource Guide: 2017 Edition
"Education plays a critical role in preventing substance abuse. Drugs of Abuse, A DEA [Drug Enforcement Administration] Resource Guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the United States. This comprehensive guide provides important information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug's effects on the body and mind, overdose potential, origin, legal status, and other key facts."
United States. Drug Enforcement Administration; United States. Department of Justice
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International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction [website]
"'The International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction' (IJDRR) is the journal for researchers, policymakers and practitioners across diverse disciplines: Earth Sciences in its entirety; Environmental Sciences; Engineering; Urban Studies; Geography; and Social sciences. IJDRR publishes fundamental and applied research, critical reviews, policy papers and case studies focusing on multidisciplinary research aiming to reduce the impact of natural and technological disasters. IJDRR stimulates exchange of ideas and knowledge transfer on disaster research, mitigation, adaptation, prevention and risk reduction at all geographical scales: local, national and international. Key topics: [1] Multifaceted disaster and cascade disasters; [2] The development of disaster risk reduction strategies and techniques; [3] Discussion and development of effective warning and educational systems for risk resilience at all levels; [4] Climate Change and its implications in sudden disasters; [5] Vulnerability analysis and vulnerability trends; [6] Emerging risks. The journal particularly encourages papers which approach risk from a multidisciplinary perspective."
Elsevier (Firm)
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Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness [website]
"'Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness' is the first comprehensive and authoritative journal emphasizing public health preparedness and disaster response for all health care and public health professionals globally. The journal seeks to translate science into practice and integrate medical and public health perspectives. With the events of September 11, the subsequent anthrax attacks, the tsunami in Indonesia, hurricane Katrina, SARS [severe acute respiratory syndrome] and the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic, all health care and public health professionals must be prepared to respond to emergency situations. In support of these pressing public health needs, 'Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness' is committed to the medical and public health communities who are the stewards of the health and security of citizens worldwide."
Cambridge University Press
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Pay & Leave Furlough Guidance: Shutdown Furlough
"This page provides information on shutdown furloughs. This guidance applies to activities that are funded by annual appropriations. Some agency functions have alternative funding sources and, as a result, are not directly affected by a lapse in annual appropriations. Employees performing those functions will generally continue to be governed by the normal pay, leave, and other civil service rules. Agencies should consult with their legal counsel if they have further questions concerning this distinction. Employees should consult with their human resources office."
United States. Office of Personnel Management
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International Journal of Emergency Services [website]
"'The International Journal of Emergency Services' (IJES) provides a platform for the development of scholarship in the management of all emergency services both universal services such as Fire and Rescue, Police, and Ambulance services as well as more specialised services such as the Coastguard, Air-Sea or Mountain Rescue. IJES is interested in the functioning of the emergency services, in the planning, prevention and recovery stages of emergencies and disasters, and in responses and reactions to emergencies. As of 2014 the journal is indexed in Scopus. In view of the nature of emergency services, 'IJES' encourages contributions from the social sciences particularly psychology, economists, sociologists, youth studies, criminologists, public health and political scientists; as well as from scholars interested in the management of these services. The editors adopt a very broad view of what constitutes 'management' and welcome articles dealing with the theory and practise of strategic and operational management of emergency services and the related professional and policy aspects. Articles drawing comparisons between two or more jurisdictions and those offering theoretical cross-jurisdictional perspectives will be particularly welcome."
Emerald Group Publishing
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Disaster Prevention and Management [website]
"'Disaster Prevention and Management' (DPM) advances knowledge in the field of disaster risk reduction and management. [...] The journal covers: [1] Hazards and disasters studies; [2] Disaster risk reduction and management; [3] Impacts of and response to disasters; [4] Post-disaster recovery."
Emerald Group Publishing
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Domestic Preparedness Journal [website]
"DomPrep [DomesticPreparedness.com] is a thought-leadership information service for first responders, medical receivers, emergency planners, and others in the preparedness community."
DomesticPreparedness.com
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Fire Chief Magazine [website]
"'Fire Chief' is a magazine that was established in 1956. The magazine examines issues that are of particular importance to managers of fire departments. It was published in Chicago by Penton Media until 2013; in 2014 it was sold to Praetorian Group."
Praetorian Group, Inc.
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FLETC Journal [website]
"The FLETC Journal is a law enforcement training magazine produced and published by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC). It is produced, published, and printed through a joint collaboration with the Protocol and Communications Office and the Government Printing Office. The printed circulation is 2,000. The content of this publication is written in accordance to the guidelines of the Associated Press (AP) style. Articles, photographs, and other contributions are welcomed from the law enforcement training community and academia. Publication depends on general topical interest as judged by the editors."
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
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International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters [website]
The International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters (IJMED) is published by the International Research Committee on Disasters [IRCD], which is RC 39 of the International Sociological Association (ISA). As the official journal of the IRCD, IJMED focuses on the social and behavioral aspects of relatively sudden collective stress situations typically referred to as disasters or mass emergencies. [...] The Journal addresses issues of theory, research, planning, and policy. The central purpose is publication of results of scientific research, theoretical and policy studies, and scholarly accounts of such events as floods and earthquakes, explosions and massive fires, disorderly crowds and riots, energy cut-offs and power blackouts, toxic chemical poisonings and nuclear radiation exposures, and similar types of crisis-generating situations. Its audience inc specialists within various areas of research and teaching plus people working in the field who are responsible for mitigative, preparedness, response, or recovery actions.
International Research Committee on Disasters
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International Journal of Emergency Management [website]
In today's increasing globalised and connected world with rapidly advancing technologies and changing weather patterns, critical infrastructures and social structures are threatened by natural and manmade disasters. Planning for future possible emergencies is essential; their assessment and management equally so. IJEM [International Journal of Emergency Management] provides a refereed international forum bringing the latest research to bear on the issues involved, with a focus on contingencies and emergencies as well as crisis and disaster management and planning.
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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Health Affairs [website]
"Health Affairs', the leading journal of health policy thought and research, is published by Project HOPE. The peer-reviewed journal appears bimonthly in print with additional weekly online Web Exclusive articles. Published since 1981, The Washington Post, has called 'Health Affairs' the bible of health policy. Susan Dentzer, formerly head of The NewsHour's health unit, serves as the journal's Editor-in-Chief. All papers undergo external peer review and are authored by leading academics from fields that intersect with health policy such as economics, public health, sociology, political science, medicine and nursing, to name a few. Government policymakers and health industry decision makers from the U.S. and around the globe also write for and read the journal. 'Health Affairs' is available via subscription and every article the journal has ever published is available online at www.healthaffairs.org. All abstracts, tables of contents and many articles are free to access online. The journal is also free to online readers from the lowest income nations. 'Health Affairs' recently launched a blog at www.healthaffairs.org/blog as a new means of engaging readers in a dialogue on health policy issues of current concern."
Project Hope
