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• Department of Homeland Security: FutureTECH

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  This webpage provides information about the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) FutureTECH Program whose objective "is to establish mutually-beneficial partnerships with the private sector, national laboratories, university community and other Research and Development (R&D) organizations to develop technologies/capabilities that address the long-term needs of the Department and its stakeholders. FutureTECH enables the private sector and others to peer into the critical research/innovation focus areas of interest to the Science and Technology Directorate. FutureTECH identifies and focuses on the future needs of the Department as fully deployable technologies and capabilities, in many cases, are not readily available in the private sector or federal government space."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• National Infrastructure Protection Plan: Chemical Sector [Snapshot]

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  "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identified 17 critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors and designated Federal Government Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) for each of the sectors. Each sector is responsible for developing and implementing a Sector-Specific Plan and providing sector-level performance feedback to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enable gap assessments of national cross-sector CIKR protection programs. SSAs are responsible for collaborating with private sector security partners and encouraging the development of appropriate information-sharing and analysis mechanisms within the sector." This National Infrastructure Protection Plan gives a snapshot of the Chemical Sector. Information includes a Sector Overview, CIKR Protection Issues, Priority Programs, and Sector Partnerships. Currently, there is no full Chemical Sector plan available for public release.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• National Infrastructure Protection Plan: Communications Sector [Snapshot]

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  "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identified 17 critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors and designated Federal Government Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) for each of the sectors. Each sector is responsible for developing and implementing a Sector-Specific Plan and providing sector-level performance feedback to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enable gap assessments of national cross-sector CIKR protection programs. SSAs are responsible for collaborating with private sector security partners and encouraging the development of appropriate information-sharing and analysis mechanisms within the sector." This National Infrastructure Protection Plan gives a snapshot of the Communications Sector. Information includes a Sector Overview, CIKR Protection Issues, Priority Programs, and Sector Partnerships.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• National Infrastructure Protection Plan: Commercial Facilities Sector [Snapshot]

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  "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identified 17 critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors and designated Federal Government Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) for each of the sectors. Each sector is responsible for developing and implementing a Sector-Specific Plan and providing sector-level performance feedback to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enable gap assessments of national cross-sector CIKR protection programs. SSAs are responsible for collaborating with private sector security partners and encouraging the development of appropriate information-sharing and analysis mechanisms within the sector." This National Infrastructure Protection Plan gives a snapshot of the Commercial Facilities Sector. Information includes a Sector Overview, CIKR Protection Issues, Priority Programs, and Sector Partnerships. Currently, there is no full Chemical Sector plan available for public release.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• National Infrastructure Protection Plan: Banking and Finance Sector [Snapshot]

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  "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identified 17 critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors and designated Federal Government Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) for each of the sectors. Each sector is responsible for developing and implementing a Sector-Specific Plan and providing sector-level performance feedback to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enable gap assessments of national cross-sector CIKR protection programs. SSAs are responsible for collaborating with private sector security partners and encouraging the development of appropriate information-sharing and analysis mechanisms within the sector." This National Infrastructure Protection Plan gives a snapshot of the Banking and Finance Sector.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• National Infrastructure Protection Plan: Critical Manufacturing Sector [Snapshot]

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  "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identified 17 critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors and designated Federal Government Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) for each of the sectors. Each sector is responsible for developing and implementing a Sector-Specific Plan and providing sector-level performance feedback to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enable gap assessments of national cross-sector CIKR protection programs. SSAs are responsible for collaborating with private sector security partners and encouraging the development of appropriate information-sharing and analysis mechanisms within the sector." This National Infrastructure Protection Plan gives a snapshot of the Critical Manufacturing Sector. Information includes a Sector Overview, CIKR Protection Issues, Priority Programs, and Sector Partnerships. Currently, there is no full Critical Manufacturing Sector plan available for public release.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• National Infrastructure Protection Plan: National Monuments and Icons Sector [Snapshot]

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  "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identified 17 critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors and designated Federal Government Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) for each of the sectors. Each sector is responsible for developing and implementing a Sector-Specific Plan and providing sector-level performance feedback to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enable gap assessments of national cross-sector CIKR protection programs. SSAs are responsible for collaborating with private sector security partners and encouraging the development of appropriate information-sharing and analysis mechanisms within the sector." This National Infrastructure Protection Plan gives a snapshot of the National Monuments and Icons Sector. Information includes a Sector Overview and Selected Initiatives.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• National Infrastructure Protection Plan: Emergency Services Sector [Snapshot]

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  "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) identified 17 critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors and designated Federal Government Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) for each of the sectors. Each sector is responsible for developing and implementing a Sector-Specific Plan and providing sector-level performance feedback to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enable gap assessments of national cross-sector CIKR protection programs. SSAs are responsible for collaborating with private sector security partners and encouraging the development of appropriate information-sharing and analysis mechanisms within the sector." This National Infrastructure Protection Plan gives a snapshot of the Emergency Services Sector. Information includes a Sector Overview, CIKR Protection Issues, Priority Programs, and Sector Partnerships. Currently, there is no full Emergency Services Sector plan available for public release.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Critical Infrastructure Security

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  "Critical infrastructure must be secure and able to withstand and rapidly recover from all hazards. Proactive and coordinated efforts are necessary to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure - including assets, networks, and systems - that are vital to public confidence and the Nation's safety, prosperity, and well-being. This endeavor is a shared responsibility among Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial entities, and public and private owners and operators of critical infrastructure. [...] The Department of Homeland Security provides strategic guidance to public and private partners, promotes a national unity of effort, and coordinates the overall Federal effort to promote the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure." This page contains information related to critical infrastructure security on the following topics: Active Shooter Preparedness, Sector Specific Plans, Chemical Security, Critical Infrastructure Resources, Critical Infrastructure Sector Partnerships, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, Critical Infrastructure Training, Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments, Information Sharing: A Vital Resource, International Critical Infrastructure Engagement, What Is Critical Infrastructure?, What Is Security and Resilience?, What We Do, Hometown Security, and Critical Infrastructure Threat Information Sharing Framework"

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Homeland Security: SECURE (System Efficacy through Commercialization, Utilization, Relevance and Evaluation) Program

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  This webpage provides information about the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) SECURE Program which "is an efficient and cost-effective program to foster cooperative win-win partnerships between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the private sector. The Department works with the private sector to develop products, systems or services aligned to the needs of its operating components, first responders and critical infrastructure/key resources owners and operators, representing in many cases, large potential available markets. The Department posts detailed operational requirements in the form of an Operational Requirements Document (ORD) on this site to articulate specific requirements in conjunction with a conservative estimate of the Potential Available Market (PAM) of a given product, system, or service. Private sector entities possessing technologies or products aligned to these requirements can use this valuable information to generate a business case and develop (at their cost) a fully deployable product or service after their verification of market potential. The Department assures that a product or service has demonstrated operational performance that meets a given private sector entity's published specifications through our review of recognized third-party independent testing data. This enables the private sector, through the free market system, to develop products and services that capture significant revenue opportunities and demonstrates to potential purchasers that the product does what it claims to do."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Daily Vessel Casualty, Piracy & News Report

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  This webpage works as an index for international vessel casualties. Piracy, particularly in the South East Asian region, remains a significant problem, according to the Daily International Vessel Casualties & Pirates Daily Report Web site compiled by the law offices of Countryman & McDaniel, of Los Angeles. Small tankers, slow moving tugs and barges and even large bulk carriers continue to be attacked, the website noted. In some cases, ship officers and crews have been kidnapped and shipowners held for ransom to secure their release. It was last updated in 2014, but provides historical records that may be of interest.

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• Worldwide Threats to Shipping Reports and Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) Database

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  As part of the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Maritime Safety Information website, this page contains a wealth of information, including Worldwide Threats to Shipping Reports and a database of Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM). "The Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) include the locations and descriptive accounts of specific hostile acts against ships and mariners. The reports may be useful for recognition, prevention and avoidance of potential hostile activity." The ASAM Database can be searched using one or more of the following criteria: ASAM reference number(s), sub region, or occurrence date(s). Each record includes the date of occurrence, an ASAM reference number, the number identifying the geographical subregion, the latitude and longitude of the geographical location, the aggressor if known, the type of vessel victimized, the name of the vessel victimized and a detailed description of the occurrence.

  United States. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
• Maritime Safety Information [website]

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  The Maritime Safety Information Division at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency collects and analyzes maritime safety information in support of a nautical database maintenance environment to produce, promulgate, and provide worldwide access to standard nautical, digital and customer tailored hydrographic and bathymetric safety of navigation data. The site contains navigational safety charts; instructions required by navigators; signals for visual, sound, and radio communications; a world port index; and related information and publications.

  United States. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
• Civil Liberties Impact Assessment for the State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative

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  "The 9/11 Commission acknowledged the challenge of information sharing between the Federal government and State and local entities. As a result, many states and municipalities began adopting a 'fusion' center approach to information sharing that was uncommon in the pre-9/11 era. Using various local, State, and Federal funds, state and local executives have now created approximately 58 fusion centers around the country. These fusion centers (FC) serve as a place where State and local officials, along side their Federal partners, collaborate, coordinate and share law enforcement and intelligence information in an effort to prevent future threats to the Nation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) recognizes the importance of information sharing in the homeland security effort. At the same time, CRCL wants to ensure that information sharing is conducted in a lawful manner consistent with Constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and other legal and policy requirements, including applicable privacy and civil liberties standards."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Pathways to Success -Grants at DHS

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  This report outlines the guidelines for proposing grants at the Department of Homeland Security, Security and Technology Directorate, University Programs. The report discusses suggested area of focus guidelines including funding opportunities, award information, eligibility information, application and submission information, application review information, award administration information, Department of Homeland Security contacts. The report also discusses award information and guidelines.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Listo.gov [website]

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  This is the official Spanish version website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready campaign to promote all-hazards preparedness in the United States. "Launched in February 2003, Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation. Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Fact Sheet: Homeland Security Information Network

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  This Department of Homeland Security fact sheet provides basic information on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN). It offers a general description of the purpose and unique capabilities of HSIN, as well as HSIN's five major mission areas that define the relevant Communities of Interest. The fact sheet ends with a section on how one can apply for membership with HSIN.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Homeland Security: Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Nuclear Detection Research

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  This is a webpage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). "Recognizing the risks associated with the potential use of a nuclear weapon within the United States, the Department has integrated all nuclear detection research, development, testing, evaluation, acquisition, and operational support into a single office: the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). This office will develop a global nuclear detection architecture; conduct research and development; and acquire and support the deployment of domestic nuclear detection systems."

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• U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Critical Infrastructure Sectors [website]

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  This webpage provides links to information and resources related to 18 critical infrastructure sectors: Food and Agriculture, Banking and Finance, Chemical, Commercial Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Dams, Defense Industrial Base, Emergency Services, Energy, Government Facilities, Healthcare and Public Health, Information Technology, National Monuments and Icons, Nuclear Reactors, Materials and Waste, Postal and Shipping, Transportation Systems and Water. Links to sector-specific plans are included.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Budget and Performance

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  This section of the DHS website provides access to information for the the public and others to assess how effectively DHS performs its mission and provides stewardship of resources. It includes links to plans, reviews, and budget documents from the Homeland Security Department.

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security [website]

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  This is the website for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security, the jurisdiction of which includes: "(1) Immigration, citizenship, and refugee laws; (2) Oversight of the immigration functions of the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Ombudsman Citizenship and Immigration Services; (3) Oversight of the immigration-related functions of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement, and the Department of Labor; (4) Oversight of international migration, internally displaced persons, and refugee laws and policy; and (5) Private immigration relief bills." The site includes information about the chairman and ranking member, as well as hearings and news.

  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) [website]

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  This is the official website for the U.S. Coast Guard, now combined with the Department of Homeland Security. Features include links to other government websites as well as various Coast Guard links.

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• Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) [website]

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  "The Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) aims to provide a service to mariners in the Gulf of Aden, the Somali Basin and off the Horn of Africa. It is a Coordination Centre dedicated to safeguarding legitimate freedom of navigation in the light of increasing risks of pirate attack against merchant shipping in the region, in support of the UN Security Council's Resolutions (UNSCR) 1814, 1816 and 1838. Through close dialogue with shipping companies, masters and other interested parties, MSCHOA will build up a picture of vulnerable shipping in these waters and their approaches. The Centre, which is manned by military and merchant navy personnel from several countries will then coordinate with a range or military forces operating in the region (notably EU NAVFOR) to provide support and protection to mariners. There is a clear need to protect ships and their crews from illegitimate and dangerous attacks, safeguarding a key global trade route. To do this effectively, MSCHOA needs to know about merchant vessels approaching, transiting or operating in the region. This website offers ship owners, ships Masters and agents the facility to register their details securely with MSCHOA, update positions of their vessels and receive information and guidance designed to reduce the risk of pirate attacks."

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• Federal Emergency Management Agency: Hurricanes [website]

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  This Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) webpage provides general information about hurricanes as well as information about hurricane preparedness and response and the assistance provided by FEMA.

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Central Pacific Hurricane Center [website]

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  From the Website: "The Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) issues tropical cyclone warnings, watches, advisories, discussions, and statements for all tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific from 140 Degrees West Longitude to the International Dateline. The season officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. However, tropical cyclones can occur at any time. The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Honolulu activates the CPHC when: (1) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the Eastern Pacific, (2) a tropical cyclone forms in the Central Pacific, or (3) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the West."

  United States. National Weather Service
• HURREVAC [Website]

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  "HURREVAC stands for HURRicane EVACuation program on a computer. The program was developed by Sea Island Software, Inc. beginning in 1988, in response to a need for computer based management of data produced by various federal Hurricane Evacuation Studies. These studies were produced for discrete regions of the country (usually a state, or in the case of Florida, a portion of a state). The purpose of the studies, and of HURREVAC, is to assist government emergency managers in making decisions for their states/communities when under a hurricane threat. […] HURREVAC tracks hurricanes on computer plot maps using information from the National Hurricane Center (National Weather Service, NOAA) and does its job of estimating when various evacuation decisions should be made, using data from the federal hurricane evacuation study for the area."

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• NASA: Hurricanes/Tropical Cyclones [website]

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  This is a webpage of the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) which provides the latest information (images and data) on hurricanes and tropical cyclones.

  United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• National Hurricane Center [website]

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  A service of the National Weather Service, this website provides up-to-date storm information and imagery, as well as hurricane preparedness information.

  United States. National Weather Service
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center [website]

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  The FEMA Map Service Center is a store that makes various flood maps available to homeowners/renters, real estate/flood determination agents, insurance agents, engineers/surveyors, and federal/exempt customers. Maps are searchable by product type (public flood map, digital flood data), and users can locate a particular flood map product by using the interactive map interface, or by using the address or a pair of latitude-longitude coordinates.

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
• FEMA's ArcGIS Online [website]

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  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Aeronautical Reconnaissance Coverage Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) features applications and links to the following webpages: FEMA Geospatial Resource Center, FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), FEMA Floodplain Management Data Hub, and FEMA Authoritative Lifeline Dashboards.

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency