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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram 16-11 [April 21, 2011]
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: "Arson Awareness Week"; "Strategic Plan for Biological Terrorism"; "Campus Safety and Security"; and "Regional Emergency Coordinators".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2011-04-21
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Critical Infrastructure: Acquiring Information About Infrastructure to Guide Flood Response Operations
"State emergency operations centers (SEOCs) should consider establishing processes to gather information about county and local critical infrastructure during flood events. This can help ensure that SEOC planning sections have the information necessary to plan for the next operational period."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04-20
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LLIS Lesson Learned: Incident Management: Establishing Procedures for Briefing Response Personnel Regularly on Complex HazMat Issues
"Incident command should establish procedures for briefing emergency personnel regularly on complex hazardous materials (HazMat) issues during an incident. This can limit confusion and ensure that emergency personnel are knowledgeable about incident conditions throughout a HazMat response."
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
2011-04-15
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Guidelines for Biosafety Laboratory Competency - CDC and the Association of Public Health Laboratories, April 15, 2011
These guidelines for biosafety laboratory competency outline the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities required for working with biologic agents at the three highest biosafety levels (BSLs) (levels 2, 3, and 4). The competencies are tiered to a worker's experience at three levels: entry level, midlevel (experienced), and senior level (supervisory or managerial positions). These guidelines were developed on behalf of CDC and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) by an expert panel comprising 27 experts representing state and federal public health laboratories, private sector clinical and research laboratories, and academic centers. They were then reviewed by approximately 300 practitioners representing the relevant fields. The guidelines are intended for laboratorians working with hazardous biologic agents, obtained from either samples or specimens that are maintained and manipulated in clinical, environmental, public health, academic, and research laboratories.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2011-04-15
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Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Pre-accident Plan
"AICC [Alaska Interagency Coordination Center] is the primary point of contact for all SAR [Search and Rescue] operations involving overdue, missing, or downed BLM [Bureau of Land Management] aircraft in Alaska. SAR efforts will be coordinated by AICC in close communication with the DOI [Department of Interior] Aviation Management Directorate (OAS) Flight Coordination Center. In the event AICC is unable to provide coordination of a SAR operation, responsibility will pass to the OAS Flight Coordination Center. [...] The role of the BLM in Alaska will be supportive to the Alaska Air Command and State agencies with statutory SAR responsibilities. However, the BLM may assist individuals requiring immediate emergency assistance when the BLM is the closest force and has in-place capability. Requests for routine assistance from the public will be relayed to the responsible SAR office."
United States. Bureau of Land Management
2011-04-14
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Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: Managing Your Stress [Japanese]
This tip sheet contains information on how survivors can manage the psychological consequences of the 2011 disaster in Japan. The document is in English as well as in Japanese.
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Center for Mental Health Services (U.S.)
2011-04-14?
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Tips for Emergency Response Workers: Possible Alcohol and Substance Abuse Indicators
This information sheet contains information about indicators and warning signs associated with alcohol and drug addiction in survivors of the 2011 disaster in Japan. The list can be used for psychological first aid. The document is in English as well as in Japanese.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2011-04-14?
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Criminal Mass Casualty Trials: Enhancing the Psychological Health of Victims and Witnesses
Criminal trials are an integral part of the US criminal justice system. They involve multiple parties participating in many diverse roles. The goal at trial is to insure just outcomes for all involved. The participation in trials by victims and witnesses is an integral part of these processes. While the testimony of victims and witnesses is often central to achieving just outcomes, few victims and witnesses have experience with these proceedings.
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
2011-04-13?
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Public Health Preparedness: Developing and Acquiring Medical Countermeasures Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Agents, Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Managing Director, Health Care, Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives
"The anthrax attacks of 2001 and a radiation leak after the recent natural disaster in Japan highlighted concerns that the United States is vulnerable to threats from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents, which can cause widespread illness and death. Medical countermeasures--such as drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic devices--can prevent or treat the health effects of exposure, but few are currently available for many of these CBRN agents. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to testify on the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) CBRN medical countermeasure development and acquisition activities. This statement focuses on (1) how HHS determines needed CBRN medical countermeasures and priorities for development and acquisition and (2) selected challenges to medical countermeasure development and acquisition. This statement of preliminary findings is based on ongoing work. To do this work, GAO examined relevant laws and presidential directives, analyzed federal agency documents and reports from advisory boards and expert groups, and interviewed officials from HHS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the processes for developing and acquiring CBRN medical countermeasures and the challenges related to those efforts. GAO shared the information in this statement with HHS. HHS provided technical comments, which GAO incorporated as appropriate."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2011-04-13
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Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs [April 12, 2011]
"The 'digital divide' is a term used to describe a perceived gap between 'information haves and have-nots,' or in other words, between those Americans who use or have access to telecommunications and information technologies and those who do not.1 Whether or not individuals or communities fall into the 'information haves' category depends on a number of factors, ranging from the presence of computers in the home, to training and education, to the availability of affordable Internet access. Broadband technologies are currently being deployed primarily by the private sector throughout the United States. While the numbers of new broadband subscribers continue to grow, studies and data suggest that the rate of broadband deployment in urban/suburban and high income areas are outpacing deployment in rural and low-income areas. [...] To the extent that the 112th Congress may consider various options for further encouraging broadband deployment and adoption, a key issue is how to strike a balance between providing federal assistance for unserved and underserved areas where the private sector may not be providing acceptable levels of broadband service, while at the same time minimizing any deleterious effects that government intervention in the marketplace may have on competition and private sector investment."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Gilroy, Angele A.; Kruger, Lennard G.
2011-04-12
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Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress 2010 Annual Report: Improving Psychological Health and Resilience
This annual report describes treatment and resiliency-based intervention for traumatic induced disorders of service members, their families, and their children. The document also describes the risks and protective factors of suicide.
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
2011-04-08?
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Interoperable Communications Planning: Conducting Planning Between Local Emergency Response Agencies and Higher Education Institutions
"Higher education institutions and local emergency response agencies should consider collaborating to develop interoperable communications plans. This can help ensure efficient communication among response personnel from all agencies during an incident."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04-08
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram 14-11 [April 7, 2011]
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: "Gas Leak Hazards"; "Animal Liberation Front Ecoterrorism"; "Nuclear Detonation Preparedness"; and "Disaster Response Staff Officer's Handbook".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2011-04-07
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Aviation Security: TSA Is Taking Steps to Validate the Science Underlying Its Passenger Behavior Detection Program, but Efforts May Not Be Comprehensive Statement of Stephen M. Lord, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Testimony before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives
From the Highlights: "The attempted passenger aircraft bombing of Northwest flight 253 on December 25, 2009, provided a vivid reminder that the civil aviation system remains an attractive terrorist target. To enhance aviation security, in October 2003 the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began testing of its Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) program to identify persons who may pose a risk to aviation security. The SPOT program utilizes behavior observation and analysis techniques to identify potentially high-risk passengers. This testimony provides information on (1) the extent to which TSA has validated the scientific basis for SPOT and (2) other operational challenges. This statement is based on a prior report GAO issued in May 2010 on SPOT, including selected updates made in March 2011. For the updates, GAO [Government Accountability Office] reviewed documentation on TSA's progress in implementing the report's recommendations. [...] GAO has made recommendations in prior work to strengthen TSA's SPOT program. TSA generally concurred with the recommendations and has actions under way to address them. GAO provided the updated information to TSA. TSA had no comment."
United States. Government Accountability Office
Lord, Stephen M.
2011-04-06
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'Whole Community' Approach to Emergency Management
"FEMA recognizes that it takes all aspects of a community (volunteer, faith and community-based organizations, the private sector, and the public, including survivors themselves) -- not just the government -- to effectively prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against any disaster. It is critical that we work together to enable communities to develop collective, mutually supporting local capabilities to withstand the potential initial impacts of these events, respond quickly, and recover in a way that sustains or improves the community's overall well-being. How communities achieve this collective capacity calls for innovative approaches from across the full spectrum of community actors to expand and enhance existing practices, institutions, and organizations that help make local communities successful every day, under normal conditions, and leverage this social infrastructure to help meet community needs when an incident occurs."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04-04
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Search and Rescue Communications [2011] [presentation]
This PowerPoint presentation captures information gathered from the 2011 Safety at Sea Seminar. The presentation highlights search and rescue communication capabilities.
United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Coast Guard
Louttit, Kip
2011-04-03
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Restaurant Building Fires
"These topical reports are designed to explore facets of the U.S. fire problem as depicted through data collected in the U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA's) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Each topical report briefly addresses the nature of the specific fire or fire-related topic, highlights important findings from the data, and may suggest other resources to consider for further information. Also included are recent examples of fire incidents that demonstrate some of the issues addressed in the report or that put the report topic in context." Some of the findings of this study include: "An estimated 5,900 restaurant building fires are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated average of 75 injuries and $172 million in property loss. Cooking is the leading cause of all restaurant buildings fires at 59 percent. Nearly all of these cooking fires (91 percent) are small, confined fires with limited damage. While cooking is the leading cause of all restaurant building fires as well as confined restaurant building fires, electrical malfunction is the leading cause of the larger, nonconfined restaurant building fires. Nonconfined restaurant building fires most often start in cooking areas and kitchens (41 percent). Deep fryers (9 percent), ranges (7 percent), and miscellaneous kitchen and cooking equipment (5 percent) are the leading types of equipment involved in ignition in nonconfined restaurant building fires. Smoke alarms were reported as present in 44 percent of nonconfined restaurant building fires. In addition, full or partial automatic extinguishment systems, mainly sprinklers, were present in 47 percent of nonconfined restaurant building fires."
United States Fire Administration; United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04
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Assessment of Seat Belt Use by Tuscaloosa Firefighters
"The problem was that failure of Tuscaloosa Fire & Rescue Service firefighters to wear seat belts could result in injury or death if they were involved in a vehicle crash. The purpose of this applied research project was to determine if Tuscaloosa firefighters wear a seat belt in emergency vehicles and to make recommendations to overcome any obstacles to compliance. This research answered three questions. First, what are the seat belt practices of Tuscaloosa firefighters? Second, what are the attitudes of Tuscaloosa firefighters regarding the use of seat belts in department vehicles? Third, what are the perceived obstacles to seat belt use in department vehicles? This is a descriptive research project. Procedures included a literature review, interviews, an analysis of department records and a survey instrument completed by line personnel. Results were that not all Tuscaloosa firefighters are properly buckled up while on-duty, most often on emergency runs. The decision-making was based on a sense of urgency. Recommendations included reintroducing the personal accountability portion of the seat belt policy and renewing TFRS commitment to enforcing the policy. In addition, the department should develop a strategy for changing the safety culture to one of arriving safely as the top priority."
National Fire Academy
Mims, Tilda L.
2011-04?
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Emergency Preparedness in Pentwater Public Schools
"The problem was the emergency preparedness plans in Pentwater Public Schools were years old and needed to be updated. Pentwater Public Schools is in a small school in a rural community in the Village of Pentwater. The purpose of this action research was to analyze the existing plans to facilitate recommendations and updates. The action research examined federal and state laws that regulate public school emergency preparedness, and present-day school emergency planning concepts. The researcher participated in numerous emergency planning meetings with two area schools, reviewed existing plans, identified plans that needed to be updated and/or implemented, and created updated elements of the schools' overall emergency preparedness. This research was carried out through personal observations in meetings with public safety and school officials, conducting personal interviews of persons with expertise in the research question problem areas and creating materials for use in future plans. The results indicated most elements were outdated or missing altogether. Recommendations were made to enhance the school's overall emergency preparedness. The assembly of a team including school officials, public safety and community leaders was facilitated. A school assessment was conducted to identify the school characteristics. Existing emergency plans were reviewed. New maps of school grounds, floor plans, evacuation routes and individual classroom evacuation plans were created. The existing bomb threat policy was reviewed and a new plan was developed and recommended."
National Fire Academy
Hasil, Raymond S.
2011-04?
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Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant After Action Report [February 23, 2011]
"On February 23, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway exercise in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant (TPNPP). It is located on the shore of Biscayne Bay, approximately 25 miles south of the City of Miami, and 7 miles north of the Monroe and Miami-Dade County line. FEMA's overall objective for the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at TPNPP. This report analyzes exercise results, identifies strengths to maintain and build upon, identifies potential areas for further improvement and supports development of corrective actions. This exercise was conducted using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology under current FEMA's policies and guidance. The ability of state and local response agencies was tested with regard to implementation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERP). The evaluation team conducted this exercise using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology. The previous Federal-evaluated exercise for this site was conducted on February 18, 2009."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04
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After Action Report (AAR) for the 2010 Brunswick Nuclear Plant (BNP) Radiological Emergency Preparedness, Full Plume Phase Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) Exercise [Brunswick County, NC; August 31, 2010]
"On August 31, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a full plume exposure pathway exercise in the EPZ for the Brunswick Nuclear Plant (BNP). BNP is operated by Progress Energy and is located in southeastern Brunswick County, North Carolina near the City of Southport. The 10-mile EPZ is divided into13 emergency response planning zones and affects both the Counties of Brunswick and New Hanover. FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at BNP. The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for improvement and support development of corrective actions. […] The evaluation of out of sequence (OOS) activities during the weeks of May 10 and August 27, 2010 are included in this report. The activities included: traffic control points; back up route alerting; protective actions for schools; reception and congregate care centers; emergency worker and equipment monitoring and decontamination; and marine waterway warning. Additionally, a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill was conducted on September 14, 2010 at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport, North Carolina."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04
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USACE Update Vol. 37 No. 3 April 2011
This monthly newsletter by the United States Army Corps of Engineers highlights issues related to disasters and disaster engineering.
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
2011-04
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LLIS Lesson Learned: School Emergency Planning: Including Public Information Material Distribution Procedures in Memoranda of Understanding
"School administrators should include procedures for public information material distribution into their memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with local emergency response agencies. This helps to ensure that school staff can receive and distribute critical information material to a student population after an incident. [...] On April 25, 2007, a malfunction caused the accidental release of a large amount of sodium hydroxide into the Spencer, Massachusetts, drinking water system. The system's pumps pushed the heavily contaminated water into the drinking water distribution system of Spencer before water department operators realized that an accident had occurred. Department operators notified local emergency response agencies of the contamination only 2 hours after the release. Approximately 145 residents of the town experienced skin burns and/or irritations due to exposure to the contaminated water."
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
2011-04-01
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Planning for the Whole Community: Integrating and Coordinating the Access and Functional Needs of Children and Adults with Disabilities in Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation [presentation]
From the Lessons Learned Information Sharing abstract: "This briefing discusses integrating and coordinating the access and functional needs of children and adults with disabilities in preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Roth, Marcie
2011-04
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US-CERT Monthly Activity Summary - April 2011
"This report summarizes general activity including updates to the National Cyber Alert System in April 2011. It includes current activity updates, technical and non-technical cyber security alerts, cyber security bulletins, and cyber security tips, in addition to other newsworthy events or highlights. During April 2011, US-CERT [US-Computer Emergency Readiness Team] issued 18 Current Activity entries, one Technical Cyber Security Alert, one Cyber Security Alert, four weekly Cyber Security Bulletins, and two Cyber Security Tips. Highlights for this month include updates or advisories released by Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Oracle, Mozilla, and Cisco."
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
2011-04
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LLIS.gov Newsletter [April 2011]
This monthly newsletter focuses on tornado preparedness as April's monthly topic, highlights the response to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami with related documents, announces the launch of the Risk Management and International Lessons Learned topic-specific pages, lists new exclusive content posted since the previous newsletter, and covers recent and upcoming outreach events.
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS); United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04
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After Action Report: REP Exercise, Farley Nuclear Power Plant [December 8, 2010]
From the Executive Summary: "On December 8, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway exercise in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Power Plant (FNP). FNP is located near Dothan, Alabama on a rural and wooded 1,850 acre site in Houston County. The FNP 10-mile EPZ encompasses portions of both Alabama and Georgia. All times in this report are in Central Standard Time (CST). FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at FNP. The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for further improvement and support development of corrective actions. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERPs) and procedures. The evaluation team conducted this exercise using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology. The previous Federally-evaluated exercise for this site was conducted on March 12, 2008. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on November 19 and 20, 1980."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; Houston County (Ala.)
2011-04
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NTAS Guide: National Terrorism Advisory System Public Guide
"The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). This new system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector. It recognizes that Americans all share responsibility for the nation's security, and should always be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist attack in the United States and what they should do."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2011-04
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In the Dark: Military Planning for a Catastrophic Critical Infrastructure Event: A Workshop to Explore the Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Preparedness with Respect to an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack or a Solar Storm
"This workshop addressed the preparation, response, and recovery from a catastrophic event. An event may be considered catastrophic when the number of people affected is greater than that normally covered by a typical federal response area and the time to recover was well beyond that of a localized disaster. Also, catastrophic events involve almost complete disruption of communications and other critical infrastructure (such as the electrical power grid). A spectrum chart (Figure 1) helps to illustrate the factors and scope of emergency events that may require the response of organizations at the local, state, and federal levels. The vertical axis of the diagram represents the number of people affected and the horizontal axis represents the time to recover from a given event. Some examples are weather events (such as floods and hurricanes); geological events (such as earthquakes or tsunamis); and biological events (such as an influenza outbreak). This report contains four main sections and two annexes. Section 1, Workshop Overview and Objectives; Section 2, Plenary Session Presentation Discussions; Section 3, Break-out Session Findings; and Section 4, Workshop Conclusions and Recommendations. Annex A contains selected questions and answers from the plenary session, and Annex B a list of workshop attendees."
Army War College (U.S.). Center for Strategic Leadership
Cogan, Kevin
2011-04
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NIPP News: April 2011
This edition of the NIPP [National Infrastructure Protection Plan] News contains the following articles: "Spring Plenary Highlights Continued Collaboration Between
SLTTGCC [State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) Government Coordinating Council] and IP [Infrastructure Protection]"; "Japan Earthquake Underscores the Relevance of NLE [National Level Exercise] 11 Scenario"; "IP and FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] to Co-Host Regional Infrastructure Protection Symposia"; and "Chemical Sector Makes a Case for Securing Industrial Control Systems".
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Infrastructure Protection
2011-04
