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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 20 Issue 7, February 13, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] releases interim coronavirus guidance for EMS [emergency medical services] and 911"; "Upcoming changes to FEMA's National Exercise Program"; "FBI releases 2000-2018 Active Shooter Incidents Topical One-Pagers"; "CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] releases Elections Cyber Tabletop in a Box"; "Cryptocurrency-mining bot found on Department of Defense network"; "Some ransomware hackers take the money and run"; and "ODNI [Office of the Director of National Intelligence] to share more cyber threats in new counterintelligence strategy".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-02-13
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Developments in China and International Response [January 31, 2020]
From the Overview: "On December 31, 2019, China's government notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of patients with pneumonia of unknown cause in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. On January 7, 2020, Chinese scientists isolated a previously unknown coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the patients. On January 12, China's government shared the genetic sequence of the virus with WHO and international partners. By January 30, the virus had spread across China and to four continents (see Figure 1). As required by the International Health Regulations (IHR), a legally binding instrument of international law under which countries work together for global health security, the global health community is closely monitoring 2019-nCoV and seeking to limit its spread. WHO is coordinating the global response; the United States is aiding as a member of WHO and through its own agencies, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lawrence, Susan V.; Tharakan, Sara M.
2020-01-31
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Developments in China and International Response [Updated February 6, 2020]
From the Document: "On December 31, 2019, China's government notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of patients with pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China. On January 7, 2020, Chinese scientists isolated a previously unknown coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the patients, and on January 12 the scientists made its genetic sequence available to WHO and international partners. By February 5, the virus had spread to every province in China and to 24 other countries."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Tharakan, Sara M.; Lawrence, Susan V.; Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
2020-02-06
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2019 Novel Coronavirus: Interim Health Guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Air Carriers and Crews
From the Purpose: "The United States has confirmed cases of individuals who have a contagious, respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus ('2019-nCoV') first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. This virus has rapidly spread across China and Chinese health officials have reported thousands of infections with 2019-nCoV in China, with evidence of the virus spreading from person-to-person in many parts of that country. [...] The CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] are providing the following health guidance for: U.S.-based flight and cabin crewmembers while in China; U.S.- and third country-based flight and cabin crewmembers upon arriving to the United States within 14 days of travel to, from, or within China; China-based flight and cabin crewmembers while in the U.S.; U.S. air carriers housing flight and cabin crews while in China; and U.S. air carriers supervising self-monitoring of flight and cabin crews who have had layovers in China."
United States. Federal Aviation Administration; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-02-02
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2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCOV) [Fact Sheet]
From the Document: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of novel coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and continues to expand. As news spread, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick. Anyone contracting a respiratory illness shouldn't assume novel coronavirus; it is far more likely to be a more common malady. In fact, influenza is far more commonplace. However, patients who traveled to China in the past 14 days with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, should seek medical care right away. Because novel coronavirus is new, there is as yet no immunization nor specific treatment. Care providers are instead treating the symptoms--acetaminophen to reduce fever, lozenges and other treatments to soothe sore throats, and, for severe cases, ventilators to help patients breathe."
United States. Department of Defense
2020?
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Potential Presymptomatic Transmission of SARS-CoV-2, Zhejiang Province, China, 2020
From the Abstract: "[This report details] a 2-family cluster of persons infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in the city of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China, during January 2020. The infections resulted from contact with an infected but potentially presymptomatic traveler from the city of Wuhan in Hubei Province."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Tong, Zhen-Dong; Tang, An; Li, Peng . . .
2020-03-09
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: Fy2020 Budget and Appropriations [Updated March 12, 2020]
From the Document: "Each year, Congress considers 12 distinct appropriations measures, including one for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS), which includes funding for U.S. diplomatic activities, cultural exchanges, development and security assistance, and U.S. participation in multilateral organizations, among other international activities. On March 11, 2019, the Trump Administration submitted to Congress its SFOPS budget proposal for FY2020, which totaled $42.72 billion in discretionary funds ($42.88 billion when $158.9 million in mandatory retirement funds are included), reflecting adherence to discretionary funding caps, as determined by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA; P.L. 112-25)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Gill, Cory R.; Morgenstern, Emily M.; Lawson, Marian Leonardo
2020-03-12
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Disrupted Federal Elections: Policy Issues for Congress [March 12, 2020]
From the Introduction: "Super Typhoon Yutu struck the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) approximately 10 days before Election Day 2018. That election included one federal contest, for U.S. House Delegate. Governor Ralph DLG. Torres issued an executive order postponing the general election from November 6 to November 13. The order also postponed early voting. This episode appears to be the only case of a postponed federal general election in modern history. As discussed below, other election disruptions are more common. This CRS [Congressional Research Service] In Focus briefly introduces historical and policy issues that could be relevant for congressional oversight, legislation, or appropriations related to what this product calls 'disrupted elections'. This term means events such as natural disasters, other emergencies, or cyber attacks that could substantially delay or prevent normal voting, election administration, or campaigning."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Garrett, R. Sam, 1977-
2020-03-12
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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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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, February 7, 2020
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "Persons Evaluated for 2019 Novel Coronavirus -- United States, January 2020." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from this issue can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2020.html]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-02-07
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 20 Issue 10, March 5, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "Past FEMA PrepTalks speak to current coronavirus emergency"; "Upcoming BMAP [Bomb-Making Materials Awareness Program] administrator trainer, community liaison courses"; "Active Shooter Training for Houses of Worship"; "Why you should take the time and dox yourself"; "States and feds must help local cybersecurity efforts"; "Your smartphone has more bacteria than a toilet seat"; "Google, Microsoft giving away conferencing tools for limited time"; and "For better cybersecurity, new tool fools hackers into sharing keys."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-03-05
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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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H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
This document contains "[a]n Act [m]aking emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020
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Pandemic Preparedness: Watchdog Report Deep Dig Edition [March 16, 2020] [podcast]
From the Transcript: "Please keep in mind this podcast was recorded on March 10th and 11th, so there's a good chance there will have been changes to some of the facts and figures by the time you hear it. Coronavirus is here in the United States. And people would like to know what the government has done to prepare, and what we can expect from federal agencies as the disease will likely spread further. Welcome to this Deep Dig Edition of the Watchdog Report, where we focus on larger issues. We're going to hear from the people behind the work at GAO [Government Accountability Office], their efforts and their experiences."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2020-03
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, February 14, 2020
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "Travel-Associated and Locally Acquired Dengue Cases -- United States, 2010-2017"; "State Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Treatments and Barriers to Accessing Treatments -- United States, 2008-2018"; "Trends in Incidence of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Among Youths -- Selected Counties and Indian Reservations, United States, 2002-2015"; "Persons Evaluated for 2019 Novel Coronavirus -- United States, January 2020"; "Notes from the Field: Carbapenem-resistant 'Klebsiella pneumoniae' with 'mcr-1' Gene Identified in a Hospitalized Patient -- Wyoming, January 2019"; and "QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department Visits for Acute Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection at Which an Antimicrobial Was Given or Prescribed, by Age -- United States, 2010-2017." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from this issue can be accessed at the following link [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2020.html]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-02-14
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, February 28, 2020
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "Screening for Lung Cancer -- 10 States, 2017"; "Fatal Case of Legionnaires' Disease After Home Exposure to 'Legionella pneumophila' Serogroup 3 -- Wisconsin, 2018"; "Expansion of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis to 35 PEPFAR [President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief]-Supported Early Program Adopters, October 2016-September 2018"; "Update: Public Health Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak -- United States, February 24, 2020"; "Notes from the Field: Syndromic Surveillance Used To Monitor Emergency Department Visits During a Synthetic Cannabinoid Overdose Outbreak -- Connecticut, August 2018"; and "QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-02-28
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Community Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, Shenzhen, China, 2020
From the Abstract: "Since early January 2020, after the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Wuhan, China, ≈365 confirmed cases have been reported in Shenzhen, China. The mode of community and intrafamily transmission is threatening residents in Shenzhen. Strategies to strengthen prevention and interruption of these transmissions should be urgently addressed."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Liu, Jiaye; Liu, Yingxia; Liao, Xuejiao . . .
2020-03-03
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Overview of U.S. Domestic Response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) [February 10, 2020]
From the Background: "This report discusses selected actions taken by the federal government to quell the introduction and spread of 2019-nCoV [2019 Novel Coronavirus] in the United States. The HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] Secretary has taken several specific actions to address the 2019-nCoV threat. While some of these actions are based in generally applicable authorities of the Secretary, other authorities may be contingent upon the Secretary or another federal official making a determination or declaration, specific to that authority, regarding the existence of a public health emergency or threat. Each of the actions taken by the Secretary, its statutory basis, and any distinct declarations and determinations supporting the action is presented in this report."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lister, Sarah A.; Sekar, Kavya; Dabrowska, Agata . . .
2020-02-10
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Telework in Executive Agencies: Background, OPM Guidance, and 116th Congress Legislation Following Coronavirus [Updated March 16, 2020]
From the Background: "The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, enacted on December 9, 2010 (P.L. 111-292, 124 Stat. 3165), and codified at Chapter 65 of Title 5 of the 'United States Code', authorizes telework in executive agencies, defines 'teleworking', and establishes requirements for telework programs. The law (at 5 U.S.C. §6504(d)(1)) requires that the telework policy of each executive agency 'incorporate telework into the continuity of operations [COOP] plan of that agency.' A COOP plan ensures that essential functions continue to be performed during disruption of normal operations. Furthermore, Section 6504(d)(2) requires that '[d]uring any period that an executive agency is operating under a continuity of operations plan, that plan shall supersede any telework policy.'"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Schwemle, Barbara L.
2020-03-16
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2009 Influenza Pandemic: An Overview [November 16, 2009]
"This report provides a synopsis of key events in the H1N1 pandemic response, followed by information about selected federal emergency management authorities and actions taken by [the Department of Homeland Security] DHS, [Health and Human Services] HHS, and state and local authorities. It then lists congressional hearings held to date; discusses appropriations and funding for pandemic flu preparedness and response activities; summarizes U.S. government pandemic flu planning documents; and lists sources for additional information. An Appendix describes the [World Health Organization] WHO process to determine the phase of an emerging flu pandemic."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Redhead, C. Stephen; Lister, Sarah A.
2009-11-16
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV): World Health Organization Responses [July 2, 2015]
"In September 2012, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERSCoV) was first identified in Saudi Arabia and has spread to more than one dozen countries (Figure 1). MERSCoV is an infectious respiratory disease that can be fatal. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for the disease, but the treatment of symptoms, which can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, may improve patient outcomes. Over 1,300 cases have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2012. Roughly 36% of reported cases have resulted in deaths. On May 20, 2015, a MERSCoV outbreak began in the Republic of South Korea (ROK). As of June 30, 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) has associated 182 cases (including one in China and one in Thailand) with this outbreak, including 33 deaths."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji
2015-07-02
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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
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Infectious Disease Threats: Funding and Performance of Key Preparedness and Capacity-Building Programs, Report to Congressional Committees
"An infectious disease threat is unique because of the transmissibility of diseases and the mobility of human populations, among other reasons. Infectious disease threats in recent years--such as Zika and Ebola outbreaks--have heightened the United States' attention to future potential threats, and raised questions about the nation's preparedness and response capabilities.A congressional report included a provision for GAO [Government Accountability Office] to report on the U.S. public health system's current capacity to respond to infectious disease threats. This report describes (1) funding HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] has made available to awardees--states and other jurisdictions--through its key preparedness and capacity-building programs--ELC [Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases], HPP [Hospital Preparedness Program], and PHEP [Public Health Emergency Preparedness]; and (2) these programs' performance measurement data on the awardees'infectious disease preparedness capacity. To do this work, GAO analyzed HHS's data on awards provided to awardees through the three key programs using annual and supplemental appropriations, and interviewed HHS officials and non-federal stakeholders about such funding. GAO identified non-federal stakeholders representing medical and public health associations, research centers, and others through a review of relevant literature, as well as prior GAO work. GAO also reviewed the most recently available data on awardee performance on 20 measures directly related to infectious disease preparedness collectively used by the three programs. GAO categorized these 20 measures into four preparedness capacity areas."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-05
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Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks
From the Purpose: "This document offers a series of strategies or options to optimize supplies of facemasks in healthcare settings when there is limited supply. It does not address other aspects of pandemic planning."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-03-17
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LLIS Lessons Learned: Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Establishing Clear Guidance for School Closure
State public health and education departments should collaborate to establish clear plans and policy guidance regarding school closure recommendations during a pandemic influenza outbreak.
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
2009-02-13?
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Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Eye Protection
From the Purpose: "This document offers a series of strategies or options to optimize supplies of eye protection in healthcare settings when there is limited supply. It does not address other aspects of pandemic planning."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-03-17
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CERC: Psychology of a Crisis
From the Document: "Crises, emergencies, and disasters happen. Disasters are different from personal and family emergencies, and not just because they are larger in scale. Disasters that take a toll on human life are characterized by change, high levels of uncertainty, and complexity. In a crisis, affected people take in information, process information, and act on information differently than they would during non-crisis times. People or groups may exaggerate their communication responses. They may revert to more basic or instinctive fight-or-flight reasoning. Effective communication during a crisis is not an attempt at mass mental therapy, nor is it a magic potion that fixes all problems. Nonetheless, to reduce the psychological impact of a crisis, the public should feel empowered to take actions that will reduce their risk of harm. This chapter will briefly describe how people process information differently during a crisis, the mental states and behaviors that tend to emerge in crises, how psychological effects are different in each phase of a crisis, and how to communicate to best reach people during these changing states of mind."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2019
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Stockpiling Antiviral Drugs for Pandemic Influenza: The Key Ethical Principles
From the Document: "The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza emphasizes that planning and preparedness are shared responsibilities of all levels of government, businesses, and individuals. This concept of 'shared responsibility' has been proposed for the purchase and stockpiling of antiviral drugs in preparation for pandemic influenza. Antiviral drugs for the treatment of persons who become ill during a pandemic have been purchased and stockpiled by the federal and state governments. A working group that included representatives from government and public health recently recommended that pandemic antiviral drug strategies be expanded to also include prophylaxis (preventive use) for healthcare and emergency service providers and for household contacts of persons who have pandemic illness. Businesses also are encouraged to consider stockpiling antiviral drugs for their critical employees as a component of a comprehensive pandemic plan."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2007-11-28
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Strategic National Stockpile: Safe Shelter Contingency Planning for Point of Dispensing Sites
"Jurisdictions' point of dispensing (POD) site annexes to their Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Plan should consider including a contingency plan that details a safe shelter for people who receive medication. This contingency plan can address a means for maintaining order by moving people receiving medication inside or by providing shelter outside of the POD site. The plan should ensure that the people receiving medication who are sheltered outdoors are protected from rain, heat, and cold."
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
2006-09-08?
