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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-101.C, Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA
"This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment's notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for incident deployment. […] By the end of this course, participants will be able to: [1] Prepare for deployment, including detailing what information to gather, what steps to take, and what things to pack. [2] Check in when arriving at the assigned location. [3] Acclimate to the working and living conditions at the assigned incident facility. [4] Take care of themselves during deployment. [5] Maintain standards for accountability. [6] Complete the check-out process."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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[DHS United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program FOIA Request Log: Fiscal Year 2009]
This document contains the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program's (US-VISIT) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request logs for fiscal year (FY) 2009. The table is broken down by: number/date received, requester name, request purpose, date closed, action taken, cost, and type.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Silver Jackets Program
"Silver Jackets teams are collaborative state-led interagency teams, continuously working together to reduce flood risk at the state level. Through the Silver Jackets program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, additional federal, state and sometimes local and Tribal agencies provide a unified approach to addressing a state's priorities. Often, no single agency has the complete solution, but each may have one or more pieces to contribute. The Silver Jackets team is the forum where all relevant agencies come together with the state to collaboratively plan and implement that interagency solution. Through partnerships, Silver Jackets optimizes the multi-agency utilization of federal resources by leveraging state/local/Tribal resources, including data/information, talent and funding, and preventing duplication among agencies."
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
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[DHS United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program FOIA Request Log: Fiscal Year 2010]
This document contains the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program's (US-VISIT) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request logs for fiscal year (FY) 2010. The table is broken down by: number/date received, requester name, request purpose, date closed, action taken, cost, and type.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Finding Relief for Privacy Infringements in the New World
"The American commitment to privacy is built upon our Constitution, two centuries of common law, the seminal writing of Brandeis and Warren, government policy leaders who first articulated the Fair Information Practice Principles in 1973 and an extensive network of laws, regulations and policies. Consistent with this tradition, the U.S. is home to the largest international organization of privacy professionals as well as the world's most active and well-organized privacy advocacy community. Against this backdrop, it is no surprise that when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) was created in 2002, its establishing legislation included a specific statute to establish a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) with a wide range of privacy powers. This was the first statutorily mandated CPO with extensive authority to oversee privacy in a U.S. government agency. […] Internationally, the U.S. and Europe have long honored one another's protections of shared values and freedoms. Despite different legal frameworks and government structures, the U.S. and Europe have practiced comity and mutual recognition to effectively work together on cross-border law enforcement and the enforcement of civil judgments from one side of the Atlantic to the other. Now, however, despite evidence to the contrary, some in the EU are calling into question whether the U.S. provides effective privacy protection for their citizens. This criticism is particularly acute in the context of security and law enforcement programs, where border protection systems impact European travelers. What is the source for this skepticism? Listening to our European critics, many of whom are independent data protection authorities, their doubts appear to be based largely on the lack of precise counterpart entities in the U.S."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Callahan, Mary Ellen
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Technical Assistance for Developing a State Strategy
"By now, many states have started or completed their assessments and are beginning to compile all the information for preparation of their state strategy. The Training and Technical Assistance Division has developed a training session on 'Developing a State Strategy' to assist states in this preparation. This training session will facilitate and assist states in formulating information required for submission to our office for the development of the state's Three-year Statewide Domestic Preparedness Strategy. The goal of this training session is to enhance the ability of the state to develop and implement a domestic preparedness plan to respond to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism incidents."
United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support
Straub, C.H., II
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-26 Guide to Points of Distribution
"This guide was developed to support the Points of Distribution (POD) overview video and provide an in depth look into the planning, operations, and demobilization stages of a POD mission. The lessons detail the staffing and procedures any state will need to plan for, execute, and shut down POD operations. The guide also includes key lessons such as safety, equipment, and resource accountability and informs the reader about the Adopt a POD program being used by the state of Washington. […] By the end of reading this Guide you will be able to: [1] Describe Points of Distribution Explain how Points of Distribution are set up and operated [2] Understand how to supervise a Point of Distribution Staff[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Brief History of the Information Sharing Environment (ISE)
"As the nation enters the second decade following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our information sharing challenges are maturing. Sharing cybersecurity information poses new opportunities. Safeguarding information has always been a critical component of responsible information sharing, but has taken on a new urgency in the wake of unauthorized disclosures of classified and sensitive information. In light of these developments, it is useful to review the recent history of information sharing policy, with a focus on the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) created by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA). Section 1016 of the IRTPA established an Information Sharing Environment (ISE) for counterterrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and homeland security information. The ISE is a success because it is based on principles of sound information management. The ISE is grounded in initiatives led by the Departments and agencies at all levels of government, and it is informed by their needs and requirements. The ISE is supported by effective governance mechanisms, including integration with the budget process. The ISE also incorporates protections for privacy and civil liberties, which are critical to public confidence. These features provide a model for successful information sharing. […] This paper traces the evolution of the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) in the context of information sharing reforms and outlines goals for the future of responsible information sharing."
United States. Information Sharing Environment
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In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends
"Police and researchers have long focused on crime at the neighborhood and precinct levels. More recently, law enforcement agencies have been finding that identifying and focusing on 'hot spots' is a fruitful approach to crime prevention. A new study shows that it may be even more effective to take such approaches down to the level of individual city blocks. Researchers studied block-by-block crime incidents in Seattle from 1989 to 2004. They identified 24,023 'street segments' (the streets at both sides of an intersection) and 1,697,212 crime reports. They found that crime rates declined in Seattle as a whole during the study period (as they did in many American cities) but that at the micro-level of city blocks, crime trends could vary from city wide and even neighborhood trends."
National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
Bulman, Philip
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Information Sharing Environment: Building Blocks
"The Building Blocks tool is a knowledge resource where we are sharing lessons learned and best practices from the office of the PM-ISE [Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment] as well as from our mission partners. We have developed Building Blocks around five foundational Blocks of success: Governance, Budget & Performance, Acquisition, Standards & Interoperability, and Communications & Partnerships. The Blocks are organized by major topic areas and then divided into the questions we ask when building information sharing. They also showcase our mission partners' success stories as real-world examples to help users understand how this works. The information in the Blocks includes: 1) Governance: This Building Block explains the need for governance and decision-making bodies, help define the structure of a governance body, and demonstrate how you can establish key processes within a governance body. 2) Budget & Performance: This Block describes the initial steps to budget planning, and outlines how to effectively impact budget and how to develop performance measures in order to measure success. 3) Acquisition: This Block links to relevant resources for developing an acquisition plan and incorporating standards in acquisition. It also directs users to grant opportunities for information sharing and safeguarding initiatives. 4) Standards & Interoperability: This Block explains the utility and requirements of the ISE Enterprise Architecture and Identity and Access Management Frameworks, outlines key steps of building interoperability, and links to top standards resources and Standards Development Organizations. 5) Communications & Partnerships: This block outlines the steps required to foster engagement with partners, provides links to helpful tools and resources for engaging stakeholders, and details many important information sharing partners."
United States. Information Sharing Environment
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Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals
"Too often our children are exposed to violence that is both senseless and harmful. Many children, those living in close proximity to the event, and those who will learn about the event through television, social media, or newspaper coverage, will be affected and upset. The timing of this tragedy -- summer -- puts more responsibility on parents and professionals who interact with children during the summer (camp counselors, church leaders, etc) to provide a sense of safety and communication around this event."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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United States Deptartment of Homeland Security: Tribal Desk [website]
From the websites' overview: "The Tribal Desk within the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) is the designated lead for tribal relations and consultation at the Department of Homeland Security. IGA serves as the main point of contact between the Secretary and tribal leaders across the country, working with our intergovernmental partners across the Department to coordinate Department-level engagement of elected officials, or their designees, related to key Department policy decisions. The Department continues to improve our nation-to-nations relationship by working and consulting with federally recognized tribal governments."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business From Disaster
"The Emergency Management Institute is pleased to announce the newly revised independent study course, IS-394.a Protecting your Home or Small Business from Disaster. The course replaces IS-394 Mitigation for Homeowners. […] The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge that will enable participants to: [1] Describe different types of natural disasters [2] Describe hazards that pose a risk to their home or small business [3] Explain how protective measures can reduce or eliminate long-term risks to their home and personal property from hazards and their effects [4] Explain how protective measures for small businesses secure people, business property, and building structures and prevent business loss from a natural disaster[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-386 Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction
"The explosion of coastal development has led to greater numbers of structures in areas that are at high risk. The risk to coastal residential development can be reduced by employing best practices in siting, design, and construction. This independent study course will introduce you to basic information about residential coastal construction, as presented in Volume I of the Coastal Construction Manual. This multi-volume manual identifies best practices for improving the quality of construction and reducing the economic losses associated with coastal disasters. Completing this independent study course will prepare you for successful completion of the resident course entitled Residential Coastal Construction."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas
"This course introduces students to the characteristics of a pandemic influenza, the effects that a pandemic influenza can have on every facet of our society, and the steps their organizations can take to minimize the effects of a pandemic. […] At the end of this course, the students should be able to: [1] Explain the differences between seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza. [2] Relate the effects of a pandemic influenza to daily organizational operations and basic services. [3] Describe strategies for resolving continuity challenges presented in a pandemic situation."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-775, EOC Management and Operations
"This course describes the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers [EOC] and their relationships as components of a multi-agency coordination system. The course contains disaster-related examples, activities and case studies that relate to EOC's and multi-agency coordination systems at the local, state and federal levels of government."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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NOAA's Response and Restoration Blog [blog]
"NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) develops scientific solutions to human-made marine pollution. When oil spills, we're there on the scene, doing everything from scoping out the people, wildlife, and environment affected to mapping out where the released oil might go and when it might hit the shore. Here in this blog, we--the scientists and staff at OR&R--hope to discuss how we respond to spills of oil and other hazardous waste in U.S., or sometimes even international, waters. Because this ain't no spilled milk we're crying over, we'll also delve into what it takes to restore the coastal and marine ecosystems and economies damaged by these spills, as well as tackling the issue of marine debris."
United States. National Ocean Service. Office of Response and Restoration
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-552 - The Public Works Role in Emergency Management
"This course provides an introduction to the role of Public Works departments in community emergency management. The training is intended to help communities improve their emergency management efforts regarding the functions of public works agencies prior to, during, and after disasters."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-551 - Devolution Planning
"This course is designed to provide you with the tools and practical knowledge necessary to develop your organization's devolution plans and procedures. […] Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify the conditions under which devolution would be appropriate for your organization. 2. Describe the activation protocols for devolution. 3. Tailor the devolution template to meet your organizations needs. 4. Identify special considerations for devolution planning."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-548 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager
"This course describes the requirements for developing a continuity program as prescribed in Federal Continuity Directive (FCD) 1, Federal Executive Branch National Continuity Program and Requirements. The course covers program requirements and elements and support requirements and describes the roles and responsibilities of the Continuity Program Manager and other key players in developing a viable continuity program. Although this course directly addresses continuity requirements for Federal Executive branch organizations, the course also useful to State, local, territorial, and tribal governments."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-700.a NIMS An Introduction
"This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-808 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 - Public Health and Medical Services
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies -- from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 -- Public Health and Medical Services. Support."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-813 Public Safety and Security Annex
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies -- from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses provides an overview of each of the 15 ESFs. This course introduces Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13 --Public Safety and Security Annex."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-860.C, The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction
"Protecting and ensuring the resiliency of the critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) of the United States is essential to the Nation's security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. The purpose of this course is to present an overview of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The NIPP provides the unifying structure for the integration of existing and future CIKR protection and resiliency efforts into a single national program. This course has been updated to align with the NIPP that was released in 2009."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-820 Introduction to NRF Support Annexes
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Support Annexes describe how Federal departments and agencies, the private sector, volunteer organizations, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) coordinate and execute the common support processes and administrative tasks required during an incident. The actions described in the Support Annexes are not limited to particular types of events, but are overarching in nature and applicable to nearly every type of incident."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, the Incident Annexes describe the concept of operations to address specific contingency or hazard situations or an element of an incident requiring specialized application of the NRF. This course provides an introduction to the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex (NRIA) to the NRF."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-803 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3 - Public Works and Engineering
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies -- from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3 -- Public Works and Engineering."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-810 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Annex
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies -- from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses provides an overview of each of the 15 ESFs. This course introduces Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10 -- Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Annex."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-811 - ESF #11: Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses provides an overview of each of the 15 ESFs. This course introduces Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11 Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-812 Emergency Support Function (ESF) # 12 Energy
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies -- from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12 Energy."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
