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Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan: October 2014
"The failure of any candidate to win more than 50 percent of the [Afghan national] vote in the April 5 presidential election, the disputed outcome of the June 14 runoff election, and former President Karzai's continued refusal to sign the BSA [bilateral security agreement] and NATO SOFA [status of forces agreement] created uncertainty about whether U.S. and coalition forces would remain in Afghanistan after 2014. This uncertainty was one factor that contributed to a slowing economy and declining government revenues, as some Afghans fled and investors moved funds outside the country. The agreement to form a government of national unity, President Ghani's inauguration, and the signing of the BSA could help mitigate this uncertainty. The new government will, however, face significant challenges in dealing with the ongoing insurgency, potential resistance to its reform agenda, and Afghanistan's continued reliance on international financial assistance. Despite these uncertainties, the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) remained cohesive and nonpartisan. The Afghan forces increasingly demonstrated their ability to plan and conduct independent and combined operations that employed multiple ANSF capabilities, disrupted the insurgency, and protected the populace."
United States. Department of Defense
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Center for Climate and Security (CCS) [website]
From the About page: "The Center for Climate and Security (CCS), a nonprofit policy institute with a distinguished Advisory Board of senior retired military leaders and security professionals, envisions a climate-resilient world. This is a world which recognizes that climate change risks are unprecedented in human history, and does not wait for absolute certainty before acting to mitigate and adapt to those risks. To further this goal, CCS facilitates policy development processes and dialogues, provides analysis, conducts research, and acts as a resource hub in the climate and security field."
Center for Climate and Security
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Climate Security 101 [website]
"Climate change, in both scale and potential impact, is a security risk that will affect our most basic resources, from food to water to energy. Preparing for climate risks requires a much better understanding of the nature of the threat. The Climate Security 101 project aims to answer the most frequently asked questions regarding the nature of climate risks to security, as well as act as a clearinghouse for the latest climate security research and policy documents." This website contains the following webpages of interest: 1.) Frequently Asked Questions; 2.) Climate Security Resource Hub; 3.) Climate Security Chronology; and, 4.) Submit a Question.
Center for Climate and Security
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Medical Device Safety Action Plan: Protecting Patients, Promoting Public Health
"Medical devices play a crucial role in the treatment and diagnosis of illness and disease. They range from common medical supplies (bandages, hospital gowns) to complex instruments that help save and sustain life (heart valves, artificial pancreas). They include tools that aid in the detection of disease (MRIs [magnetic resonance imaging], in vitro diagnostics) and digital technology that is driving a revolution in health care (medical apps, surgical planning tools, closed loop drug delivery devices). [...] Although medical devices provide great benefits to patients, they also present risks. FDA's public health responsibilities span the life cycle of medical devices and, at every stage, FDA must make well-supported regulatory decisions, taking into account the totality of the evidence, to determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks."
United States. Food and Drug Administration
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Public Law 109-295: Authorizing Statute for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Regulations (6 CFR Part 27)
"No later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for security of chemical facilities and requiring vulnerability assessments and the development and implementation of site security plans for chemical facilities [...]"
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United States Border Patrol Southwest Border Sectors: Family Unit and Unaccompanied Alien Children (0-17) Apprehensions FY 16, Compared to the Same Time Period for FY 15 and FY 14
This chart compares Family Unit and Unaccompanied Alien Children apprehensions by the US Border Patrol in Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, and 2016.
U.S. Border Patrol
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Ready Indian Country
"Good preparations today can decrease fear, reduce losses, and speed recovery in a time of disaster or emergency. FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency], which is part of the federal government, has a nation-to-nation relationship with Alaska Native and tribal governments as reflected in our Tribal Policy. FEMA works with tribal officials to help communities be prepared before an emergency and recover after disaster strikes. The goal of Ready Indian Country is to collaborate with tribal governments to build emergency management capability and partnerships to ensure continued survival of Tribal nations and communities."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Center for Public Safety Initiatives [website]
"The Center for Public Safety Initiatives is a unique collaboration between the City of Rochester, the criminal justice agencies of Greater Rochester including the Rochester Police Department and Rochester Institute of Technology. Its purpose is to contribute to criminal justice strategy through research, policy analysis and evaluation. Its educational goals include training graduate and undergraduate students in strategic planning and policy analysis. The foundation of the Center is the practice of action research in which relevant data and analyses are brought to bear on the day to day decision-making processes of organizations. The Center serves the practice of policy development and implementation in real-time. This contrasts sharply with the traditional academic practice of producing long-term studies. The Center has become involved with assisting the development of strategic planning for local and federal agencies, evaluation of the emergent curfew program in the City of Rochester, and the examination of city workers' potential contributions to public safety. Faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students are currently working on projects through the Center for Public Safety Initiatives. Those projects include an analysis of auto-theft in Rochester, designing interventions for chronic violent offenders, and, evaluation of a mentoring program serving convicted offenders, studying deterrence based interventions to reduce crime and investigating the costs of violence to the Rochester Community. The Center for Public Safety Initiatives actively seeks projects where it can bring to bear its unique partnerships, research skills and educational commitments. "
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans: Get Ready Now
This resource is also available in Spanish [https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1391801331098-0a5f90f55e2c3b9bafae1d3a692f50e6/2014_seniors_es.pdf]. "The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person's abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies from fires and floods to potential terrorist attacks. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan that fits those needs, you and your loved ones can be better prepared. This guide outlines commonsense measures older Americans can take to start preparing for emergencies before they happen."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Natural Resources Defense Council [website]
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) website is dedicated to policy and issues related to environmental protection. From the site's "About Us" section: "NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.3 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of more than 350 lawyers, scientists and other professionals. [...] Our dedicated staff work with businesses, elected leaders, and community groups on the biggest issues we face today. Our priorities include: Curbing Global Warming and Creating the Clean Energy Future; Reviving the World's Oceans; Defending Endangered Wildlife and Wild Places; Protecting Our Health by Preventing Pollution; Ensuring Safe and Sufficient Water; [and] Fostering Sustainable Communities."
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Commercial Facilities Sector Training and Resources
"These cross-sector and sector-specific training courses and resources are available to public and private sector partners at no cost. These web-based and classroom courses provide government officials and critical infrastructure owners and operators in the Commercial Facilities Sector with the knowledge and skills needed to implement critical infrastructure security and resilience activities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Infrastructure Protection
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Weather-Ready Nation [website]
"NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Weather-Ready Nation is about building community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and water events. Record-breaking snowfall, cold temperatures, extended drought, high heat, severe flooding, violent tornadoes, and massive hurricanes have all combined to reach the greatest number of multi-billion dollar weather disasters in the nation's history. The devastating impacts of extreme events can be reduced through improved readiness, which is why the Weather-Ready Nation initiative is so important. Through operational initiatives, NOAA's National Weather Service is transforming its operations to help America respond. In the end, emergency managers, first responders, government officials, businesses and the public will be empowered to make fast, smart decisions to save lives and livelihoods. The initiative includes improvements in a wide range of areas to support management of the nation's water supply, understanding of climate-related risks, economic productivity, healthy communities and ecosystems. Building on past successes in decision support services, the National Weather Service is launching community-based pilot projects across the country, ranging in focus from emergency response to integrated environmental services, to enhance the nation's preparedness. NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service are moving new science and technology into weather service operations that will improve forecasts, increase lead time and ultimately increase weather-readiness."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Storm Surge and Coastal Inundation [website]
"Storm surge is one of the main causes of coastal inundation. Storm surge is the abnormal rise in water level, over and above the regular astronomical tide, caused by a severe storm such as a tropical cyclone or nor'easter. Large waves also raise coastal water levels and ride on top of the storm surge to cause extreme damage. Coastal inundation is the flooding of normally dry, low-lying coastal land, primarily caused by severe weather events along the coasts, estuaries, and adjoining rivers. These storms, which include hurricanes and nor'easters, bring strong winds and heavy rains. The winds drive large waves and storm surge on shore, and heavy rains raise rivers. (A tsunami -- a giant wave caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea or landslides into the sea -- is another kind of coastal inundation, but should not be confused with storm surge.) Storm surges are extremely dangerous because they are capable of flooding large coastal areas, causing severe devastation. [...] All low-lying coastal regions, which can cover tens of miles inland, are vulnerable to flooding from storms, and the impact can be substantial."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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National Money Laundering Strategies [HSDL Holdings]
This Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL) holdings list contains the National Money Laundering Strategies from the United States Department of the Treasury. The reports focus on the deterrence of money laundering and terrorist financing, which pose serious threats to United States national and economic security.
United States. Department of the Treasury
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Local Police Departments [HSDL Holdings]
This link provides a list of several reports titled 'Local Police Departments'. Created by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics, these documents provide data and statistics about police departments nationwide. Included are reports for many of the years between 1993 and 2007.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Homeland Security Digital Library
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Combatant Status Review Tribunal (CSRT) and Administrative Review Board (AB) Documents
This webpage contains "Combatant Status Review Board unclassified summaries of evidence for Combatant Status Review Tribunals (CSRTs) held between July 2004 and July 2007. Included are summaries for High Value Detainees (HVD)."
United States. Department of Defense
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Preliminary Damage Assessment for Individual Assistance Operations Manual (9327.2-PR)
"This manual was developed to create uniform procedures for performing Individual Assistance (IA) Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs), nationwide, in response to an impacted State's request. Establishing guidelines for PDA procedures ensures that regardless of the location, type of disaster, or FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] Regional Office involved, the assessment of damages will be consistent, thorough, and well-coordinated. [...] The primary purpose for conducting Individual Assistance (IA) Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) is to identify the impact, type and extent of disaster damages and to determine the impact on individuals and communities while identifying the resources needed for the community to recover."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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OVC HELP Series for Crime Victims [website]
From the website: "The OVC [Office for Victims of Crime] HELP Brochure Series provides a resource for victims of crime and the victim service providers that work with them every day. Each brochure defines a type of victimization; discusses what to do if you are the victim of this crime; and provides national resources for more information and assistance on where to go for help."
United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Victims of Crime
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans
"This course provides State and FEMA staff that review Local Mitigation Plans with the information and training they will need to determine if a plan meets federal mitigation planning requirements. […] At the end of this course, participants will be able to [1] Explain the purpose and intent of reviewing Local Mitigation Plans [2] Describe how to use the Plan Review Guide to communicate the results of the review to a State or local community [3] Determine whether a Local Mitigation Plan meets federal mitigation planning requirements[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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PTSD 101 Courses: Understanding Military Culture
"Understanding military culture is important when treating Veterans. This course presents important information regarding military demographics, branches, rank, status, and stressors. The author provides useful terminology and visuals to help the viewer understand military culture. Two programs created to help service members prevent and manage combat and operational stress are also described, Army Battlemind and Marine Corps Combat Operational Stress Continuum. Finally, additional Army and Marine Corps interventions are discussed, as well as assessment and treatment implications for clinicians."
United States. Department of Veterans Affairs
Watson, Patricia J.
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Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet: Combating Crime in Puerto Rico
"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with stakeholders to establish and maintain a unified and coordinated approach to support the execution of the investigation, intelligence collection, interdiction, and other law enforcement activities directed at: [1] Disrupting the flow of illegal weapons/drugs/money/migrants into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with a focus on Transnational Criminal Organizations [2] Disrupting of the illicit flow of drugs/weapons/money from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to the contiguous United States and Europe [3] Targeting violent gang members for federal prosecution [4] Developing local law enforcement and social service capacity to: [a] Address current and emerging crime problems; [b] Improve island addiction treatment capabilities and enhance existing education programs, as part of a reconstitution effort, and; [c] Establish outreach programs, i.e. community based policing, to educate the general public and involve citizens in supporting law enforcement efforts. [d] Identify and prosecute members of violent local gangs, criminal organizations, and transnational organized crime elements."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
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PubMed [website]
From the Website: "PubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites."
National Center for Biotechnology Information (U.S.); National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
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Infectious Disease Exercise Resources
This document from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center contains a list of web resources for schools for dealing with infectious diseases.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Education
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Post-Disaster Reunification Resource Guide
This Guide contains information on post-disaster reunification resources for schools and school districts.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
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Managing Donations and Volunteers Before, During and After Major Emergency Events at Schools, School Districts, and Institutions of Higher Education: Resource Guide
This document contains information on managing donations and volunteers before, during and after major emergency events at schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
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Resources for School and School District Emergency Exercises
This document contains resources for school and school district emergency exercises.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
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General Mitigation and Resilience Resources
This document contains information on general mitigation and resilience resources for schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
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Recovery Resources
This document contains a list of emergency recovery resources for schools, school districts, and institutions of higher learning.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
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Maintaining Emergency Medical Services Capabilities During a Pandemic
This document contains information to help your emergency medical services (EMS) prepare for a pandemic.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
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Maintaining Dispatch Capabilities During a Pandemic
This document contains information to help your 911 telecommunications and emergency management prepare for a pandemic.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
