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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and What They Mean for the U.S.
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the multi-agency National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) joins with the rest of the United States and
indeed the rest of the world in expressing our concern to the Japanese people as they recover
from their historic magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami. Our thoughts and prayers go
out to all who were affected by this ongoing tragedy.
Immediately after the earthquake, NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and West Coast
and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center both issued tsunami warnings for Hawaii, the U.S. West
Coast, Alaska and the island territories in the Pacific. Fortunately, the tsunami generated by this
earthquake which hit Hawaii and the West Coast caused relatively minor damage that was
generally limited to beach front and harbor facilities. However, past tsunamis have been far
worse, and the caution shown by Federal, State and local officials was certainly warranted. One
only has to look back to 1960, when an earthquake in Chile resulted in a 35 ft tsunami in Hilo,
Hawaii that killed 61 people to see that their caution was justified."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (U.S.); National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (U.S.)
Mahoney, Michael
2011-03-17
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Interoperability Continuum [infographic]
"The Interoperability Continuum is designed to help the public safety community and local, tribal, state, and federal policy makers address critical elements for success as they plan and implement interoperability solutions. These elements include governance, standard operating procedures, technology, training/exercises, and usage of interoperable communications. The Interoperability Continuum was developed in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorates Office for Interoperability and Compatibility's SAFECOM program's locally driven philosophy and its practical experience in working with local governments across the nation. This tool was established to depict the core facets of interoperability according to the stated needs and challenges of the public safety community and will aid public safety practitioners and policy makers in their short- and long-term interoperability efforts."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. SAFECOM
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Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program: Leading Recommendations for Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities, 1998-2005
"This document summarizes the most frequent recommendations from the first 8 years of the NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Pro¬gram (FFFIPP). The overall goal of the program is to reduce the number of fire fighter fatalities. Through 2005, the FFFIPP investigated 335 fatal incidents involving 372 fire fighter fatalities. The investigations encompassed a variety of circumstances such as cardiovascular-related deaths, motor vehicle accidents, structure fires, diving incidents, and electrocutions. Fatalities have been investigated in career, volunteer, and combination departments in both urban and rural settings throughout the United States. This document shares the most common recommendations from the 335 investigations and more than 1,286 recommendations that were developed by NIOSH investigators. These recommendations were developed using existing fire service standards, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and other relevant resources over the first eight years of the program. Fire departments can use this document when developing, updating, and implementing policies, programs, and training for fire fighter injury prevention efforts."
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Ridenour, Marilyn; Noe, Rebecca S.; Proudfoot, Steven L.
2008-11
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NIOSH Alert: Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities Due to Heart Attacks and Other Sudden Cardiovascular Events
"The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests assistance in preventing on-duty cardiovascular deaths among U.S. fire fighters. To reduce these deaths, NIOSH recommends that fire departments and fire fighters follow established medical screening guidelines, adopt risk reduction measures during fire fighting operations, and develop and participate in comprehensive wellness/fitness programs. To bring the information and recommendations in this Alert to the attention of the fire service community, NIOSH requests help from the following individuals and organizations: fire commissioners, fire chiefs, State and local fire district administrators, State fire marshals, safety and health officials, health care providers (physicians, nurses, etc.), human resource specialists, unions, labor organizations, insurance companies and editors of trade journals and other publications. [...] In 1998, Congress funded the NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program to conduct investigations of on-duty fire fighter fatalities and formulate recommendations for preventing future deaths and injuries. From 1998 to 2004, NIOSH investigated 131 (43%) of the 304 sudden cardiac death fatalities. The NIOSH investigations included a review of the deceased fire fighter's personal medical records. To share lessons from the NIOSH investigations, this document: (1) Provides background on fire fighting and heart disease; (2) Presents five case reports to highlight important findings; (3) Summarizes data from the NIOSH cardiovascular disease (CVD) fatality investigations; and (4) Provides recommendations to minimize the risk of injury and death to fire fighters from cardiovascular events."
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Ridenour, Marilyn; Noe, Rebecca S.; Proudfoot, Steven L.
2007-06
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Senate Proposals To Enhance Chemical Facility Security [June 1, 2006]
"The 109th Congress is considering how to address the risks and consequences of potential terrorist attacks on chemical facilities. This report compares and analyzes two bills introduced in the Senate that would address these issues, S. 2145 and S. 2486...S. 2145 would direct the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to promulgate rules for designating chemical facilities that would be subject to regulation, assigning these facilities to various risk-based tiers and establishing performance-based security standards for each tier. Designated facilities would be selected from among those required to complete risk management plans under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Section 112(r)(7), as well as facilities handling more than specified quantities of ammonium nitrate or any other substance designated by the Secretary. Designated facilities would be required to submit to DHS vulnerability assessments, security plans, and emergency response plans for terrorist incidents. Plans would have to be 'sufficient to deter, to the maximum extent practicable, a terrorist incident or a substantial threat of such an incident,' and 'include security measures to mitigate the consequences of a terrorist incident.' To oversee implementation, S. 2145 establishes regional DHS security offices and area security committees and plans. DHS and other federal, state, and local agencies would be prohibited from releasing to the public vulnerability assessments, site security plans, security addenda to emergency response plans, area security plans, or materials developed or produced exclusively in preparation for assessments or plans."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Schierow, Linda-Jo
2006-06-01
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Homeland Security: Defending U.S. Airspace [Updated June 6, 2006]
"The September 11th attacks drew attention to U.S. air defense, and the 9/11 Commission Report recommended that Congress regularly assess the ability of Northern Command to defend the United States against military threats. Protecting U.S. airspace may require improvements in detecting aircraft and cruise missiles, making quick operational decisions, and intercepting them. A number of options exist in each of these areas. A variety of issues must be weighed including expediency, cost, and minimizing conflicts with civilian aviation."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Bolkcom, Christopher C.
2006-06-06
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State and Urban Area Homeland Security Plans and Exercises: Issues for the 110th Congress [Updated January 3, 2007]
From the Summary: "As the 110th Congress begins to address state and urban area homeland security matters, it might opt to review activities funded with federal homeland security assistance to ensure readiness for both terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Two potential activities that Congress might choose to focus on are the certification of state and urban area homeland security plans and the conduct of exercises to test the plans. The Department of Homeland Security requires some plans, but does not certify them, nor does it require regular testing of the plans with exercises. The department, however, has reviewed federal, state, and urban area emergency operations plans and issued a report on their findings in June 2006. This CRS report addresses possible policy questions associated with homeland security plans and exercises. These questions might be considered important by Congress because they address issues that go beyond the federal allocation of homeland security assistance to how states and urban areas use federal funding to prepare for terrorist attacks and natural disasters. This report will be updated when the Department of Homeland Security issues its FY2007 Homeland Security Grant Program guidance and application kit."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Reese, Shawn
2007-01-03
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Maritime Security: Potential Terrorist Attacks and Protection Priorities [January 9, 2007]
From the Summary: "A key challenge for U.S. policy makers is prioritizing the nation's maritime security activities among a virtually unlimited number of potential attack scenarios. While individual scenarios have distinct features, they may be characterized along five common dimensions: perpetrators, objectives, locations, targets, and tactics. In many cases, such scenarios have been identified as part of security preparedness exercises, security assessments, security grant administration, and policy debate. There are far more potential attack scenarios than likely ones, and far more than could be meaningfully addressed with limited counter-terrorism resources. Clear perspectives on the nature and likelihood of specific types of maritime terrorist attacks are essential for prioritizing the nation's maritime anti-terrorism activities. In practice, however, there has been considerable public debate about the likelihood of scenarios frequently given high priority by federal policy makers, such as nuclear or 'dirty' bombs smuggled in shipping containers, liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker attacks, and attacks on passenger ferries. Differing priorities set by port officials, grant officials, and legislators lead to differing allocations of port security resources and levels of protection against specific types of attacks. How they ultimately relate to one another under a national maritime security strategy remains to be seen."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Parfomak, Paul W.; Frittelli, John
2007-01-09
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National Emergency Management: Where Does FEMA Belong?: Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, June 8, 2006
This is the June 8, 2006 hearing on "National Emergency Management : Where Does FEMA Belong?" held before the U.S. Senate/House Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thad Allen: "The Homeland Security Act and the Homeland Security Presidential Directives 5, 7, and 8 have created a role for the Secretary as the incident manager for the Federal Government. I believe that any move to take FEMA outside of the Department would erode the position of the Secretary as the incident manager and create some kind of peer competition that would create uncertainty and doubt when we need it the least, and that is in response to a major event. The second point I would make regarding FEMA's location inside the Department is the synergy that we are deriving by all working together as components within the Department of Homeland Security. The synergy between FEMA and the Coast Guard since we have joined together in the Department has been extraordinary. We have increased the number of operations and exercises we have conducted just in the 3 years the Department has been in existence by over 300 percent. We have expanded the mission assignments that we deal with for FEMA from three or four areas across one or two emergency support functions to 10 emergency support functions and 22 pre-scripted mission assignments." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thad Allen, Michael Chertoff, John Harrald, and Donald Kettl.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006-06-08
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Enabling Residents to Hear and Heed Severe Weather Warnings
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. "The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." This Best Practice story is about the use of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Weather Radios for disaster preparedness. "Portage County, Wisconsin has a population with 11.9 percent of the population 65 years old or older, there was concern that some residents might not be able to hear the County's warning system regarding impending severe weather. To remedy the problem, the County applied to Wisconsin Emergency Management for a grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to purchase 150 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Weather Radios. The project was initiated following a 2002 presidential declaration for a windstorm event and the total project cost was $6,951.50. The HMGP grant totalled $5,200." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-12-09
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Let a Tree Fall, We'll Have Power to Hear It: Lake County Converts Power Lines
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "On July 4, 1999, a strong thunderstorm caused severe tree blowdown and power outages in the Lake County, Minnesota Cooperative Light and Power Association (CLP) service area. The subsequent disaster declaration allowed CLP to conduct its first mitigation project. CLP received $53,438 in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding, administered by the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (MN HSEM). Two years later, CLP received a second grant for $44,667 to extend its first project area. By 2004, CLP had converted over six miles of their overhead power lines to underground cables. The change has proven to be the perfect weapon to fight the falling trees from damaging wind and ice storms." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2009-05-14
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Hurricane Katrina: How Is FEMA Performing Its Mission at this Stage of Recovery? Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, October 6, 2005
From the opening statement of committee chairman Susan M. Collins, "This morning the Committee holds its third hearing into the government's response to Hurricane Katrina. Our focus today will be on the recovery efforts being directed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Our purpose is to identify the bureaucratic roadblocks, inflexible policies, outdated laws, and wasteful practices that impede the prompt and compassionate delivery of needed assistance." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Susan M. Collins, Joseph I. Lieberman and R. David Paulison.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006
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FEMA Reauthorization and Cutting the Red Tape in Recovery, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, July 14, 2011
From the opening testimony of Jeff Denham: "At our hearing in March, we focused on how prepared we are to respond to a catastrophic disaster in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Today we will look at what happens next. After the initial response, how do we help communities pick up the pieces and recover quickly? So far this year, we have had 48 major disaster declarations, from tornadoes hitting communities in States like Missouri, Alabama, and Tennessee, to flooding in Vermont and Mississippi and wildfires in Texas." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jeff Denham, Craig Fugate, Jerome Hatfield, Cline Griggs, Phyllis Little, Chad Berginnis, the BuildStrong Coalition, and the U.S. Travel Association.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Always Ready: The Coast Guard's Response to Hurricane Katrina, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, November 9, 2005
From the opening statement of committee chairman Susan M. Collins, "Today the Committee continues its investigation into the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. Our focus this morning, at our sixth hearing, is on the performance of the U.S. Coast Guard before, during, and in the immediate aftermath of this disaster. Amidst a sea of failures across all levels of government, the Coast Guard stands out as a shining example of a mission accomplished through careful planning and outstanding execution. We must learn from the failures that this investigation has revealed, but we must also learn from its successes. The Coast Guard's extraordinary performance provides models for other agencies at all levels of government to emulate." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Susan M. Collins, Joseph I. Lieberman, Mark Dayton, Thomas R. Carper, Frank Lautenberg, Robert F. Duncan, Frank M. Paskewich and Bruce C. Jones.
2006
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Seventh Report Card on Computer Security at Federal Departments and Agencies
Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.), ranking member of the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee, released a report grading computer security at federal departments and agencies. Rep. Davis gave the federal government an overall grade of C-minus when it comes to safekeeping information on government computer systems.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2007-)
Davis, Tom
2007-04-12
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Written Testimony of Ambassador David T. Johnson, Assistant Secretary of State For International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Hearing on 'Drug Trafficking Violence in Mexico: Implications for the U.S.', May 5, 2010
"Our efforts are crafted to address the unique conditions on the ground in each of our program countries, where there is a demonstrated need and want for security and justice sector reform. INL provides custom-solutions to meet very specific challenges identified by our program nation partners. In Mexico, our collaboration with President Calderon resulted in the Merida Initiative, which has supported the growth of the federal police force, part of the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), and its efforts to interdict illicit drugs and counter drug violence. With our support, the Government of Mexico is building capacity and credibility in its federal police force and working to further extend its reach far outside of Mexico City. Merida programs have also provided technological assistance such as non-intrusive inspection equipment and K-9 training, both of which are critical to Mexico's developing narcotics search and seizure operations along our shared border. Each of INL's assistance programs in Mexico responds to specific requirements defined within letters of agreement between our two countries for each fiscal year, which ensures that we are both striving toward shared programmatic objectives and that we share an understanding of the timing for program implementation or deliverables."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
2010-05-05
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Final Exercise Report: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station [September 9, 2009]
From the Executive Summary: "On September 9, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Regions IV and VI, conducted a full participation plume exercise in the emergency-planning zone (EPZ) around the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS). Region VI issues a separate report on the evaluation of the State of Louisiana and Tensas Parish. Region VI has provided the Joint Information Center exercise portion for inclusion into the Region IV exercise report. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures. The most recent exercise at this site was conducted on September 19, 2007. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted November 4-5, 1981 at GGNS. [...] This report contains the evaluation of the exercise on September 9, 2009, as well as out-of-sequence activities conducted on July 14, 2009; the week of August 11-12, 2009; and the week of September 8-9, 2009."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2009-12-09
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After Action Report: REP Program Exercise, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS) [November 1-2, 2011]
In the context of this document, REP stands for Radiological Emergency Preparedness. From the executive summary: "On November 1 & 2, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway and an ingestion pathway exercise in the emergency and ingestion planning zones for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS). GGNS is located in Claiborne County, approximately 29 miles south of Vicksburg, Mississippi and is operated by Entergy Nuclear. The GGNS Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) is divided into 16 Protective Action Areas designated 1 through 12. The 10 mile EPZ encompasses Claiborne County; with an EPZ population of approximately 9604 as reported in the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data. FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at GGNS. This exercise was conducted in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on September 9, 2009. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted November 4-5, 1981. 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."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-02-24
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After Action Report: REP Program Exercise, Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (HNP) [November 2, 2011]
From the Executive Summary: "On November 2, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a partial participation plume exposure pathway exercise in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (HNP). HNP is located in Appling County, approximately eleven miles north of Baxley, Georgia and is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC). The HNP EPZ is divided into sixteen emergency response planning zones. The 10 mile EPZ encompasses parts of Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall and Toombs Counties; with an EPZ population of approximately 8,394 residents. FEMA's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at HNP. This exercise was conducted in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on October 14, 2009. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted October 1980. 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."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-02-15
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Final Exercise Report: Limerick Generating Station [August 7, 2007]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 7, 2007, a full-scale plume exercise was conducted in the 10-mile plume exposure pathway, emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Limerick Generating Station (LGS) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. Out-of-sequence demonstrations were conducted on July 23, 2007 and August 8, 2007. The purpose of the exercise and the out-of-sequence demonstrations was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The exercise and out-of-sequence demonstrations were held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; Pennsylvania
2007-10-22
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Exercise Report: Kewaunee Power Station [June 23, 2009]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 23, 2009, a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Full Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise was scheduled for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Kewaunee Power Station (KPS) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMA) Region V. The purpose of this exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The most recent exercise at this site was conducted on December 4, 2007. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on January 21, 1981. DHS/FEMA would like to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated in the exercise. In the State of Wisconsin the risk counties of Kewaunee and Manitowoc. Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and additional assigned responsibility of others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities. Cooperation and teamwork on the part of all participants was evident during the exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2009-09-22
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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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Drill Report: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station [November 20, 2008]
From the Executive Summary: "On November 20, 2008, an out-of-sequence medical drill was conducted for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS). The Louisiana portion of the GGNS medical drill was evaluated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA (DHS/FEMA) Region VI. The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of preparedness of local responders to react to a simulated radiological emergency at GGNS. The previous medical drill at this site was conducted on December 6, 2006. The previous plume exercise was conducted on December 19, 2007. Personnel from the State of Louisiana, Tensas Parish, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service, and Riverland Medical Center participated in the drill. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the out-of-sequence drill. The participants demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately demonstrated them. There were no Deficiencies, three Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) that were corrected on the spot, and one Plan Issue identified during the drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Radiological Emergency Preparedness Division
2008-12-19
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Training Aids for Dam Safety: Preparing to Conduct a Dam Safety Inspection
This manual provides instruction on different types of dam safety inspections, and provides a procedure for preparing for those inspections and developing inspection plans. Instruction is also provided on how to develop checklists to meet the needs of specific dam inspections.
United States. Government Printing Office; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2014-09-16?
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Training Aids for Dam Safety: Inspection and Testing of Gates, Valves, and Other Mechanical Systems
"In this module, you will learn the recommended methods for inspecting and testing gates, valves, and other mechanical systems associated with dams, and for detecting deficiencies in these systems. Specific types of mechanical systems will be described, including their basic operating principles and problem areas you should check. You will also learn how mechanical systems relate to the other major components of a dam."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Government Printing Office
2014-09-16?
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Emerging Threats to Rail Security: Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
This testimony compilation is from the June 14, 2011 hearing, Emerging Threats to Rail Security, hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation. From the opening statement of John D. Rockefeller: "We need to develop technologies and strategies to keep our rail system safe without impeding the free flow of commerce and people. I am concerned that the TSA [Transportation Security Administration] has spent comparatively little on surface transportation security--only 2 percent of its annual budget. On top of that, a number of key requirements from the 9/11 Act remain incomplete -- including the requirement to develop security training plans for rail employees so that they know the best steps to take in response to an attack or other breach of security. It is critical that security employees receive adequate, consistent training. The TSA must show strong leadership on this issue and play a leading role in developing and implementing cutting edge technology." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, John S. Pistole, Stephen M. Lord, John J. O'Connor.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
2011-06-14
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Container Security Initiative and the Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism: Securing the Global Supply Chain or Trojan Horse? Hearing Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, May 26, 2005
From the opening statement of Norm Coleman: "Today's hearing will focus on the Federal Government's efforts to secure maritime commerce and the global supply chain. In early 2002, U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched both the Container Security Initiative (CSI), and the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), to address the threat of terrorism and the security of the global supply chain. These programs were, and still are, the right concepts for security in our new threat environment. Under the leadership of Commissioner Bonner, CBP aggressively implemented these programs, rather than endlessly debate the details here in Washington. That accomplishment alone is worth applauding. However, these programs have been in existence for over 3 years and it is time to start asking some tough questions and identifying how we can improve upon these promising concepts. While I believe these programs are indeed the right concepts, our oversight investigation into these programs has revealed significant shortcomings that we will address here today. In concert with our efforts, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), conducted two extensive audits of these programs. These reports reveal some significant problems and outline the substantial work that is required to transition these promising initiatives into effective and sustainable programs." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Norm Coleman, Carl Levin, Susan M. Collins, Daniel K. Akaka, Frank Lautenberg, Thomas R. Carper, Robert C. Bonner, Richard M. Stana, Stephen E. Flynn, and C. Stewart Verdery, Jr.
United States. Government Printing Office
2005
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Recovering from Hurricane Katrina: The Next Phase, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, September 14, 2005
From the opening statement of committee chairman Susan M. Collins, "Today the Committee begins an inquiry into the Hurricane Katrina disaster. I would like to thank my colleagues and our witnesses, and particularly my Ranking Member, Senator Lieberman, for their prompt cooperation on a matter of such urgency. In the months ahead, this Committee intends to conduct a thorough, deliberate, and fair review of the preparation for and response to this devastating hurricane--at all levels of government. We will ask the hard questions about the adequacy of planning efforts for this long-predicted natural disaster. We will explore the coordination among local, State, and Federal emergency management officials before and after the hurricane's landfall. And we will critically examine the legal structures and authorities that define who is in charge of assets that must be brought to bear in such a catastrophic event." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Pete Wilson, Patricia A. Owens, Marc H Morial, and Iain B. Logan.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006
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Criminal and Epidemiological Investigation Handbook
"Current information indicates that, regardless of location, American assets and citizens will continue to be targets of terrorist activities. Terrorists have demonstrated their willingness to employ non-traditional weapons to achieve their ends. One such class of non-traditional weapons is biological agents. Biological agents pose new challenges to both law enforcement and public health officials in their efforts to minimize the effects of a biological attack and apprehend those responsible for the attack. In the past, it was not uncommon for law enforcement and public health officials to conduct separate and independent investigations. However, a biological attack requires a high level of cooperation between these two disciplines to achieve their respective objectives of identifying the biological agent, preventing the spread of the disease, preventing public panic, and apprehending those responsible. The lack of mutual awareness and understanding, as well as the absence of established communication procedures, could hinder the effectiveness of law enforcement's and public health's separate, but often overlapping, investigations. Due to the continued likelihood of biological attacks, the effective use of all resources during a biological incident will be critical to ensure an efficient and appropriate response. [...] This handbook has been developed to maximize resources and facilitate communication and interaction among law enforcement and public health officials. Additionally, it seeks to foster a greater understanding among law enforcement and public health personnel in an effort to minimize potential barriers to communication and information sharing during an actual biological event."
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
2003
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Written Testimony by Daniel W. Sutherland, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Hearing on Emergency Preparedness for Seniors, May 18, 2006
"I want to thank Senator Smith, Senator Kohl, and the members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging for inviting me to testify today on this extremely important subject. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita severely impacted seniors and people with disabilities of all ages in the Gulf Coast region. The purpose of my testimony is to identify the issues that surfaced as a result of these hurricanes, and to describe some of the steps that are being taken to address these issues. I am testifying today in my capacity as the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security. Our Office is responsible for providing advice for our senior leadership on issues at the intersection of homeland security and civil rights and civil liberties."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
2006-05-18