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• CDC: Norovirus

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  This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage provides information and resources on Norovirus. "Norovirus is a very contagious virus. You can get norovirus from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. The virus causes your stomach or intestines or both to get inflamed (acute gastroenteritis). This leads you to have stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea and to throw up. Anyone can be infected with norovirus and get sick. Also, you can have norovirus illness many times in your life. Norovirus illness can be serious, especially for young children and older adults. Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States. Each year, it causes about 21 million illnesses and contributes to about 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths. Norovirus is also the most common cause of foodborne-disease outbreaks in the United States."

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• National Outbreak Reporting System

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  "The National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) is a web-based platform designed to support reporting to CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] by local, state, and territorial health departments in the United States of all waterborne disease outbreaks and enteric disease outbreaks transmitted by food, contact with environmental sources, infected persons or animals, or unknown modes of transmission. NORS launched in 2009 following a four-year effort by CDC to plan, develop, and launch the project."

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Solving the Mystery of the 'Missile Sightings': The Crash of TWA Flight 800

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  "The crash of TWA [Trans World Airlines] Flight 800, potentially one of the most lethal international terrorist acts ever perpetrated against the United States, touched off the most extensive, complex, and costly air disaster investigation in US history. Had it been the result of state-sponsored terrorism, it would have been considered an act of war. FBI and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators almost immediately focused on three possible causes: a bomb, a missile, or a mechanical failure. The missile theory seemed particularly plausible because of reports from dozens of eyewitnesses in the Long Island area who, on the evening of 17 July, recalled seeing something resembling a flare or firework ascend and culminate in an explosion."

  United States. Central Intelligence Agency

  Tauss, Randolph M.
• Safe Havens International [website]

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  "As the world's leading international non-profit campus safety center, Safe Havens International is committed to helping schools and school systems improve crisis preparedness and campus safety. For over 10 years, we have worked with schools on national and international levels in planning, coordinating, and evaluating a wide range of school crisis simulations. Safe Havens analysts are passionate advocates for children, educators and schools who view improvements in school safety, security and emergency preparedness as powerful tools for school improvement."

  Safe Havens International
• National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence [website]

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  "The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) works with experts from industry, government, and academia to address businesses' most pressing cybersecurity problems with practical, standards-based solutions using commercially available technologies. We seek problems that affect an entire sector, or multiple sectors. We then identify applicable standards and best practices and collaborate with creators of commercial, off-the-shelf products to use them in developing example solutions in our labs. Finally, we publish NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guides (Special Publication series 1800), which include all of the information and instruction businesses need to deploy the use of secure, standards-based solutions. "

  National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
• CIO.GOV: Chief Information Officers Council [website]

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  "CIO.gov is the website of the U.S. Chief Information Officer [CIO] and the Federal CIO Council, serving as a central resource for information on Federal IT [information technology]. By showcasing examples of innovation, identifying best practices, and providing a forum for Federal IT leaders, CIO.gov keeps the public informed about how our Government is working to close the technology gap between the private and public sectors."

  Chief Information Officers Council (U.S.)
• National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: Strategic Plan

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  "Released in 2009, the 'Cyberspace Policy Review: Assuring a Trusted and Resilient Information and Communications Infrastructure' acknowledged the need for cybersecurity public awareness and an advanced cybersecurity workforce. To address these needs, the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI) developed 11 initiatives to help secure the United States in cyberspace. The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) was established to lead the work on the goals outlined in Initiative 8, which addresses the Nation's cybersecurity needs related to public awareness, education, professional development, and talent management. In the past 20 years, the innovative use of cyberspace has transformed the day-to-day operations of the Nation. These advances have enhanced the lives of individuals, business, and government in profound ways. From eCommerce, to mobile communications and complex networked systems, the rapidly growing dependence on cyberspace is evident. In the years to come, the Nation's dependence on cyberspace will only increase as technology advances and will further integrate into our daily lives."

  National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education
• State Public Assistance Administrative Plan Template

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  "This document is intended to be a sample format that States can use as guidance as they develop their own State Administrative Plan. The sample format is not meant to be used by States as their final administrative plan. It provides citations of the laws, regulations and policies that State procedures must comply with in order to meet Federal program and grant administrative requirements. Each State should tailor the format of their Administrative Plans, as needed, to best explain their own process of delivering FEMA's Public Assistance Program in their state."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Emergency Preparedness and Response

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  This U.S. Food and Drug Administration webpage provides information and resources on emergency preparedness and response. Topics on the webpage include: "Crisis Management"; "Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats"; "Medical Countermeasures"; "National Incidents Management System Implementation"; "Emergency Preparedness"; and "Emergency Response".

  United States. Food and Drug Administration
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: For Health Professionals

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  This U.S. Food and Drug Administration webpage provides information and resources for health professionals. Topics on the webpage include: "Articles of Interest"; "Biologics"; "Cosmetics"; "Drugs"; "Food Safety and Nutrition"; "Medical Devices"; and "Radiological Health".

  United States. Food and Drug Administration
• NOAA'S State of the Coast Project

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  "On November 9, 2001, NOAA retired its State of the Coast Project Web site after 45 months on-line. Launched in February 1998 in response to then Vice President Gore's challenge that Federal agencies develop a "report card" on the state of the Nation's environment, the project produced 17 essays on a variety of coastal topics, three CD-ROMs, and a short video featuring former members and associates of the Stratton Commission. The essays remain available here as PDF files. The CD-ROMs and video are no longer available."

  United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Emergency Management and Response - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) Fact Sheet

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  "Protecting and ensuring the continuity and resilience of the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) of the United States are essential to the Nation's security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. To that end, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) has identified the Emergency Services Sector as one of the Nation's 18 CIKR Sectors. The Emergency Services Sector (ESS) is a system of response and recovery elements that forms the Nation's first line of defense and prevention and reduction of consequences from any terrorist attack. It is a sector of trained and tested personnel, plans, redundant systems, agreements, and pacts that provide life safety and security services across the Nation via the first responder community comprised of Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners. The ESS is representative of the following first-responder disciplines: emergency management, emergency medical services, fire, hazardous material, law enforcement, bomb squads, tactical operations/special weapons assault teams, and search and rescue. All first-responders within the ESS are individuals possessing specialized training from one or more of these disciplines. The ESS has numerous interdependencies with all CIKR sectors. Most notably, it is the primary protector for all CIKR, including nuclear reactors, chemical plants, and dams. All other CIKR facilities depend on the ESS to assist with planning, prevention, and mitigation activities, as well as respond to day-to-day incidents and catastrophic situations."

  Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
• EMR-ISAC: Emergency Management and Response - Information Sharing and Analysis Center

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  This brochure provides information on the Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC). From the brochure: "Homeland Security Presidential Directive-7 and the National Infrastructure Protection Plan identified the Emergency Services Sector (ESS) as a national critical infrastructure that must be protected from and remain resilient to all hazards. The EMR-ISAC was established to provide information services that support the infrastructure protection and resilience activities of ESS departments and agencies."

  Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
• Bay Area Earthquake Alliance [website]

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  The Bay Area Earthquake Alliance is comprised of 182 groups and organizations. From the Alliance's website: "Our members include: scientists and engineers; non-profit organization and business leaders; community groups and activists; federal, state, and local government leaders and agencies; and others who share our passion to reduce earthquake risk in California."

  Bay Area Earthquake Alliance
• National Association of School Resource Officers [website]

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  "The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) is dedicated to providing the highest quality of training to school-based law enforcement officers in order to promote safer schools and safer kids. NASRO, the world's leader in school-based policing, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1991 with a solid commitment to our nation's youth. NASRO is an organization for school-based law enforcement officers, school administrators, and school security/safety professionals working as partners to protect students, school faculty and staff, and the schools they attend. NASRO was founded on the 'triad' concept of school-based policing which is the true and tested strength of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. The triad concept divides the SRO's responsibilities into three areas: Teacher, Counselor, and Law Enforcement Officer. By training law enforcement to educate, counsel, and protect our school communities, the men and women of NASRO continue to lead by example and promote a positive image of law enforcement to our Nation's youth. School- based policing is the fastest growing area of law enforcement. With over 3,000 NASRO members around the globe, NASRO takes great pride in being the first and most recognized organization for law enforcement officers assigned in our school communities. NASRO is available to assist communities and schools districts around the world that desire safe schools and effective community partnerships in developing the most effective program for their community. SRO programs across the nation are founded as collaborative efforts by police agencies, law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents, and communities. The goal of NASRO and SRO programs is to provide safe learning environments in our nation's schools, provide valuable resources to school staff, foster a positive relationship with our nation's youth, and develop strategies to resolve problems affecting our youth with the goal of protecting every child so they can reach their fullest potential."

  National Association of School Resource Officers
• Department of Homeland Security: Cybersecurity & Privacy

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  "DHS empowers its programs to succeed by integrating privacy protections from the outset. The DHS Privacy Office is the first statutorily mandated privacy office in the federal government and serves a unique role as both an advisor and oversight body for the department. DHS views privacy as more than just compliance with privacy laws. Privacy at DHS is also about public trust and confidence. It's about how the government acts responsibly and transparently in the way it collects, maintains, and uses personally identifiable information. DHS employs a layered approach to privacy oversight for the department's cybersecurity activities. It starts with the Chief Privacy Officer and extends through NPPD's [National Protection and Programs Directorate] Component Privacy Officer, the Director of Privacy Technology, and dedicated privacy staff across the department."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Center for Strategic and International Studies [website]

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  From the "About Us" section of the website: "For 50 years, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has developed practical solutions to the world's greatest challenges. As we celebrate this milestone, CSIS scholars continue to provide strategic insights and bipartisan policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world. CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Center's 220 full-time staff and large network of affiliated scholars conduct research and analysis and develop policy initiatives that look to the future and anticipate change. Since 1962, CSIS has been dedicated to finding ways to sustain American prominence and prosperity as a force for good in the world. After 50 years, CSIS has become one of the world's preeminent international policy institutions focused on defense and security; regional stability; and transnational challenges ranging from energy and climate to global development and economic integration."

  Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.)
• National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace

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  This web page from the National Institute of Standards and Technology provides information, webcasts, videos, and workshops on protecting your privacy and identity. "A critical element of the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) is to substantially improve the privacy of online transactions and support civil liberties like freedom of speech and freedom of association. Right now the Internet is not a very private place. Passwords are the main form of account protection. But cyber criminals can use simple tool kits that break them or can trick people into giving up their passwords with phishing emails and spoofed websites. Additional security features usually require consumers to share all kinds of personal information like home towns, favorite books, and pet names. There's a better way to put people in more control of their personal information and protect their online accounts."

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
• Resources for Providers: Responding to Sudden Trauma

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  "Following disasters or terrorism, initial intervention involves reducing primary distress and offering practical assistance. The resources [here] will help first responders and mental health providers learn skills in psychological first aid and appropriate response to such events."

  National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (U.S.)
• National Center for Animal Health Emergency Management (NCAHEM) [website]

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  "As leaders in animal health emergency management, we develop strategies and policies for effective incident management and help coordinate incident responses. As a liaison to outside emergency management groups, we ensure that Veterinary Services (VS) emergency management policies, strategies, and responses are current with national and international standards."

  United States. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
• All-Hazards Articles in the Scholarly Literature (All-HAZARTS)

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  This webpage houses the FEMA online database of scholarly literature on topics related to emergency management. It includes a link to the database as well as a list of featured topics. "This resource page allows you to search and explore our unique database of over 20,000 scholarly/peer-reviewed articles covering All-Hazards topics as well as some 5,000 proceedings from academic, NGO and governmental conferences and workshops."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
• California Poultry Federation [website]

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  "The California Poultry Federation (CPF) represents the state's turkey and chicken producers and marketers. A trade association formed in 1990, the CPF represents all segments of the industry including growers, hatchers, breeders and processors. The CPF is also the representative for the California Squab Producers, the largest squab processing facility in the world, and represents ducks, games birds and other meat poultry as well. [...] CPF is also the official headquarters for the California Poultry Health Board, the state agency which administers the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). The NPIP is a testing program for turkey, chicken, game bird breeders and hatcheries that ship throughout the nation and the world. The California Poultry Health Board works closely with the federal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The Health Board certifies flocks that are tested at California Veterinary Diagnostic Labs, allowing owners to safely move turkeys, chickens, game birds and eggs across state lines and export overseas. By testing adult birds and eliminating disease carriers from the breeding flock, chicken, turkey and game bird breeders have eliminated some costly diseases, protecting both the consumer and the industry."

  Californa Poultry Federation
• NSA Technology Transfer Program

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  "The NSA [National Security Agency] TTP [Technology Transfer Program] provides commercial, academic, and government entities access to NSA-developed technologies and collaborative R&D [Research and Development] opportunities. These technologies and capabilities can result in significant cost savings, technological advancements, and profits for those organizations that leverage this resource. NSA's TTP officially launched in 1990 under the legislative authority of the Technology Transfer Act of 1986. Since its inception, the program has provided a venue for NSA employees to share federally-funded research and to conduct collaborative research with academia, private industry, other federal agencies, and state and local governments. The TTP Office facilitates the exploration and formalization of partnerships between NSA and outside organizations to achieve specific objectives."

  United States. National Security Agency
• Resources for Survivors and the Public Following Sudden Trauma

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  "Sudden traumatic events of disaster can lead to injury, death, and psychological distress. Events in the media can also trigger reminders to past events. This page links to information to help survivors and loves ones deal with stresses that can come from sudden trauma."

  National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (U.S.)
• Office of Audits: FY 2014 Performance Plan

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  "The Office of Audits has a leading role in helping the Department and the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) improve management; strengthen integrity and accountability; and ensure the most efficient, effective, and economical use of resources. Our activities are global in scope, supporting the highest priorities of the Department. Our oversight extends to the Department's and BBG's 70,000+ employees and more than 280 missions and other facilities worldwide, funded through a combined annual appropriation of more than $15 billion and $3 billion in fee-based resources. We also provide oversight for the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). We remain at the forefront of efforts to identify potential savings and cost efficiencies for the Department and BBG, and we strive to provide timely, relevant, and useful feedback on the progress of their programs and initiatives. Our mandate includes the traditional areas of emphasis for the Department and BBG--including diplomatic and consular affairs, security, international broadcasting, administrative and financial management, and information technology--as well as new initiatives and priorities."

  United States. Department of State. Office of the Inspector General; United States. Broadcasting Board of Governors
• Oyez: U.S. Supreme Court Media [website]

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  "The Oyez Project at Chicago-Kent is a multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States and its work. It aims to be a complete and authoritative source for all audio recorded in the Court since the installation of a recording system in October 1955. The Project also provides authoritative information on all justices and offers a virtual reality Tour of portions of the Supreme Court building, including the chambers of some of the justices."

  Chicago-Kent College of Law
• Coastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes and Extreme Storms

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  "Forecasts of sea level rise and increased hurricane activity suggest that our nation's coastlines are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the powerful forces of the ocean. Along our coasts, rising sea levels expose higher locations not usually subjected to the power of the sea and to the erosive forces of waves and currents.[...] The primary objective of [the National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards] program is to determine and quantify the relative vulnerabilities of U.S. coastlines to coastal change hazards. [...] This webpage provides information on five main components of this work. Each addresses a particular type of coastal change hazard, such as sea cliff erosion and sea level rise, or presents a comprehensive summary of the current state of our coastlines." The five main components identified are: Hurricane and extreme storm hazards; Coastal classification; Long-term shoreline change hazards; Sea level rise hazards; and Sea cliff erosion hazards.

  Geological Survey (U.S.)
• Counterterrorism Guide [website]

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  The Couterterrorism Guide (website) includes an interactive timeline, counterterrorism calendar, interactive map, terrorist profiles, information on terrorist groups, and methods and tactics. From the website: "The US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is pleased to present the International Terrorism Guide Website, a ready reference guide for law enforcement, intelligence, military and security personnel, contingency planners, or citizens concerned about international terrorist threats. This site contains many features across the full range of issues pertaining to international terrorism: technical pages on various threat-related topics, terrorist groups, and wanted terrorists.. Each individual whose picture is portrayed is listed on the US Government's Rewards for Justice website devoted to international terrorism. The Rewards for Justice program is mandated by federal law (1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism) and is administered by the U.S. Department of State. The Secretary of State authorizes rewards for information that leads to a terrorist that commits an act of terrorism directed against Americans, leads to the locations of a key terrorist leader, or that disrupts terrorism financing. The site also contains a timeline of events relating to international terrorism, including dates that international terrorists may believe are important if planning attacks to commemorate particular events."

  National Counterterrorism Center (U.S.)
• CJIS Link

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  Get the latest news in the CJIS Link, a long-running newsletter for law enforcement that is now an online-only publication. The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division operates programs and services for the law enforcement, national security, and intelligence communities 24/7. The CJIS Link provides information about: How CJIS systems can help agencies solve crimes; New initiatives and technologies; Upgrades and changes regarding CJIS systems; and The work of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board.

  United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Criminal Justice Information Services Division
• Background Paper on Title VII of FISA Prepared by the Department of Justice and the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

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  "This paper describes the provisions of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that were added by the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (FAA). Title VII has proven to be an extremely valuable authority in protecting our nation from terrorism and other national security threats. Title VII is set to expire at the end of this year, and its reauthorization is the top legislative priority of the Intelligence Community. The FAA added a new section 702 to FISA, permitting the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) to approve surveillance of terrorist suspects and other foreign intelligence targets who are 'non-U.S. persons outside the United States', without the need for individualized court orders. Section 702 includes a series of protections and oversight measures to safeguard the privacy and civil liberties interests of U.S. persons. FISA continues to include its original electronic surveillance provisions, meaning that, in most cases, an individualized court order, based on probable cause that the target is a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power, is still required to conduct electronic surveillance of targets inside the United States. Indeed, other provisions of Title VII extend these protections to U.S. persons overseas. The extensive oversight measures used to implement these authorities demonstrate that the Government has used this capability in the manner contemplated by Congress, taking great care to protect privacy and civil liberties interests. This paper begins by describing how section 702 works, its importance to the Intelligence Community, and its extensive oversight provisions. Next, it turns briefly to the other changes made to FISA by the FAA, including section 704, which requires an order from the FISC before the Government may engage in surveillance targeted at U.S. persons overseas. Third, this paper describes the reporting to Congress that the Executive Branch has done under Title VII of FISA. Finally, this paper explains why the Administration believes it is essential that Congress reauthorize Title VII."

  United States. Department of Justice; United States. Office of the Director of National Intelligence