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Zika Virus Response Updates from FDA
"Zika virus is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Most people never know that they have been infected with the virus. It is estimated that four out of five people with Zika virus infections have no symptoms at all. When symptoms do occur, the most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Even in those who develop symptoms, the illness is usually mild, with symptoms lasting from several days to a week"
United States. Food and Drug Administration
2018-08?
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Vital Signs: Zika in Babies in U.S. Territories [Transcript]
This document contains a transcript file for 'Zika in Babies in US Territories' video.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2018-08
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National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities
"This manual is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5143.01: [1] This manual implements policy, assigns responsibilities, establishes requirements, and provides procedures, consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 12829, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5220.22, and E.O. 10865, for the protection of classified information that is disclosed to, or developed by contractors, licensees, and grantees (referred to in this manual as contractors) of the U.S. Government (USG). [2] This volume prescribes industrial security procedures and practices applicable to USG activities using the DoD as their cognizant security agency (CSA). This ensures maximum uniformity and effectiveness in DoD implementation of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in accordance with E.O. 12829."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense; United States. Department of Defense
2018-08-01
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Defeating ISIS and Al-Qaeda on the Ideological Battlefield: The Case for the Corporation Against Ideological Violence
From the Message from the Editors: "Michael W. S. Ryan's second case study for CIWAG [Center on Irregular Warfare & Armed Groups] is a deeply analytical and penetrating assessment of two challenges: first, how Jihadi Salaafist groups recruit individuals to their cause; and second, how we can stop them. Ryan's argument is that to really disrupt the strategic communications of these groups, we must first understand how they leverage ideological frameworks to target vulnerable people. As a result, his nuanced analysis of the methods used by Jihadi Salaafist groups provides the framework for understanding how they hijack language and concepts to groom and retain followers. Ryan also addresses the question of how to inoculate against and repel these ideological overtures and help the families and communities they target by examining deradicalization and counter-radicalization programs in Saudi Arabia and Europe. For the United States, he recommends the establishment of a joint publicprivate Corporation Against Ideological Violence, modeled after the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Ever the pragmatist, Ryan also discusses the barriers--both conceptual and institutional--that must be overcome to ensure such a program's success."
Naval War College (U.S.)
Ryan, Michael W.S.
2018-08
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: August 2018
This edition of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Law Enforcement Bulletin contains the following articles and information: "Lexington, Virginia, Police Department"; "Orono, Maine, Police Department"; "ELEVATE: A Focus on Victim Services"; "Community Outreach Spotlight: Team G.R.E.A.T."; "Leadership Spotlight: A Return to Civility"; and "Investigating Medical Child Abuse".
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
2018-08
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Nerve Agent Information for Emergency Medical Services and Hospitals
"This document provides a quick refresher on standard protocols for recognizing, treating, and protecting yourself from nerve agent exposures. Comprehensive follow-up guidance for Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS [emergency medical services], HazMat [hazardous materials], and Hospital-Based First Receivers incorporating lessons learned and best practices from the recent United Kingdom incidents will be forthcoming."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2018-08
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Underestimated: Our Not So Peaceful Nuclear Future, Second Edition
"With the world focused on the nuclear crisis in Iran, it is tempting to think that addressing this case, North Korea, and the problem of nuclear terrorism is all that matters and is what matters most. Perhaps, but if states like Russia and Pakistan become more willing to use their nuclear weapons to achieve military advantage, and if nuclear weapons-related technology and materials continue to spread, the problem of proliferation will become much more unwieldy. In this case, U.S. security will be hostage not just to North Korea, Iran, or terrorists, but also to more nuclear proliferation, diplomatic miscalculations, and wars between a much larger number of possible players (including some of our closest allies) that could go nuclear. This, in a nutshell, is the premise of Underestimated: Our Not So Peaceful Nuclear Future, Second Edition, which explores what nuclear futures we may face over the next 3 decades and how we currently think about this future. Will nuclear weapons spread in the next 20 years to more nations than just North Korea and possibly Iran? How dire will the consequences be? What might help us avoid the worst? This book supplies the answers."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Sokolski, Henry D.
2018-08
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Outer Space; Earthly Escalation? Chinese Perspectives on Space Operations and Escalation
"Conflict has come to space despite past US efforts at prevention. Therefore, space operations are an increasing focus of attention for strategists and policymakers. Given the growing Chinese capabilities and ambitions, it is critical to understand strategic perspectives and anticipate future actions across the range of confrontations in which space is but one of many operational domains. This extends from the repeated use of reversible Chinese counter-space capabilities; to the part space plays in the 'One Belt One Road' initiative to spread Chinese influence in Eurasia; through to the central role planned for space in the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) key objective of winning 'local wars under conditions of informatization.' Escalation is best controlled when anticipated, and this white paper aims to help this process by providing a glimpse into the cognitive world of Chinese planners." This report is divided into the following sections: "Part I: The Basics: Space and Escalation in Strategic Context"; "Part II: Chinese Perspectives on Space"; "Part III: Further Core Dimensions."
United States. Department of Defense
2018-08
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Topical Fire Report Series, August 2018, Volume 19, Issue 5--Fire Department Overall Run Profile as Reported to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (2016)
"The findings from this issue of the Topical Fire Report Series include: [1] In 2016, fire departments responded to 25,693,300 incident calls that were reported to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS); [2] Almost two-thirds (64 percent) of the reported calls to fire departments required Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and rescue services; [3] Only 5 percent of all reported fire department runs were fire related; [4] In 2016, fire departments responded to more severe weather calls reported on Saturdays than any other day of the week; [5] About half (52 percent) of the reported calls were to residential properties; [6] Only 3 percent of these were fire related; [7] Approximately 9 percent of reported runs involved mutual or automatic aid."
United States Fire Administration; United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-08
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Zika in Babies in US Territories [video]
This is a 55-second video describing "Zika virus ('Zika') infection during pregnancy can cause severe health problems in babies, such as birth defects, problems with vision and hearing, seizures, and developmental delays."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2018-08
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2020 CENSUS: Continued Management Attention Needed to Address Challenges and Risks with Developing, Testing, and Securing IT Systems, Report to Congressional Requesters
"One of the Bureau's most important functions is to conduct a complete and accurate decennial census of the U.S. population. The decennial census is mandated by the Constitution and provides vital data for the nation. The Bureau plans to significantly change the methods and technology it uses to count the population with the 2020 Census, such as by offering an option for households to respond to the survey via the Internet. In preparation for the 2020 Census, the Bureau is conducting a test of all key systems and operations (referred to as the 2018 End-to-End Test), which began in August 2017 and runs through April 2019. GAO (Government Accountability Office) was asked to review the Bureau's IT readiness for the 2020 Census. This report (1) determines the Bureau's progress in developing and testing systems for the 2018 End-to -End Test and (2) describes the challenges and risks that the Bureau has faced in implementing and securing these systems. To do this, GAO reviewed key documentation, including plans for system development and testing, and outcomes of key IT milestone reviews and security assessments."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-08
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CTC Sentinel [August 2018]
This CTC Sentinel published by the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point features the following articles: "The June 2018 Cologne Ricin Plot: A New Threshold in Jihadi Bio Terror," by Florian Flade; "A View from the CT Foxhole: An Interview with Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, Former Commander of U.K. CBRN Regiment," by Paul Cruickshank; "Iran's Deadly Diplomats," by Matthew Levitt; "The Renewed Jihadi Terror Threat to Mauritania," by Geoff D. Porter; and "The Islamic State in Africa: Estimating Fighter Numbers in Cells Across the Continent," by Jason Warner and Charlotte Hulme.
Combating Terrorism Center (U.S.)
2018-08
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Answers to Questions About Substantially Improved/ Substantially Damaged Buildings
From the Introduction: "The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA identifies and maps areas that are subject to flooding under certain conditions, establishes minimum criteria for development in identified floodprone areas, and underwrites flood insurance coverage. The purpose of the NFIP is to reduce future flood damage and to break the cycle of repetitive flood damage by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations and by providing affordable insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses. The NFIP regulations are found in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 59.1, Definitions, and 44 CFR § 60.3, Flood plain management criteria for floodprone areas. The purpose of this booklet is to answer questions about the minimum NFIP regulations. It also summarizes FEMA's guidance and policies on substantial improvement and substantial damage (SI/SD) and what it means to bring structures into compliance with the minimum requirements for new construction."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-08
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Mexico's Immigration Control Efforts [August 1, 2018]
"In 2014, the United States and Mexico experienced a surge in unauthorized migration from Central America, a region that has overtaken Mexico as the primary source for immigrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexican border. With U.S. support, Mexico has since increased its immigration control efforts. From 2015 to 2017, Mexico apprehended more than 450,000 migrants and asylum seekers from the 'northern triangle' countries. As at the U.S. southwest border, Mexico's apprehensions of migrants from the northern triangle fell in 2017 but increased by 57% in the first half of 2018 as compared to that period last year."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Seelke, Clare Ribando
2018-08-01
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Military Readiness: Air Force Plans to Replace Aging Personnel Recovery Helicopter Fleet, Report to Congressional Committees
From the Highlights: "Since the 1980s, the Air Force has used its HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to conduct life-saving missions, including for personnel recovery and medical evacuations. The aging HH-60G inventory has shrunk over the years as a result of mishaps. As the inventory was declining, the Air Force began efforts to replace its fleet with the new Combat Rescue Helicopter. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018 includes a provision for GAO [Government Accountability Office] to review HH-60G replacement programs. This report examines: (1) the maintenance condition and service life of the Air Force's HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters; (2) the Air Force's schedule for fielding the new Combat Rescue Helicopter in the active and reserve components; and (3) any training challenges the Air Force has identified related to this schedule. GAO analyzed flight hour and availability data and contracts and fielding schedule for new and refurbished personnel recovery helicopters for the Air Force. GAO also analyzed documentation, and interviewed officials from the Air Force Headquarters, the Air Force major commands, including the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, and training and test and evaluation units to discuss challenges the Air Force expects to face as it fields its new helicopters."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-08
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Georgia Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide: Comprehensive Guidance Document
"The purpose of this document is to improve preparedness for response and recovery operations following an acute waterway debris incident in coastal Georgia. The term acute waterway debris incident is used to describe an incident - either natural or anthropogenic - that results in the release of large amounts of waterway debris. This document outlines existing response structures at the local, state, and federal levels to facilitate a coordinated, well-managed, and immediate response to waterway debris incidents impacting the state of Georgia."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Marine Debris Program (U.S.); United States. Department of Commerce
2018-08
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Metro Disaster Debris Management Plan
From the Background: "The Metro region is vulnerable to natural and human-made incidents with the potential to generate large amounts of debris, such as construction and demolition materials, vegetative debris, hazardous waste, soil, etc. Natural hazards in the region capable of generating debris include earthquakes, floods, landslide, severe weather, and wildland/urban fires. Human-made hazards include intentional and unintentional incidents and can involve chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials. Metro oversees the region's garbage and recycling system, ensuring that all solid waste generated in the region is managed in a manner that protects public health and safety, and safeguards the environment. Part of these responsibilities includes the management and disposal of disaster debris. Metro recognizes the need to be prepared for, respond to, and recover from a debris-generating incident especially when the volume of debris overwhelms the existing solid waste infrastructure. The Metro Disaster Debris Management Plan (DDMP) is designed to provide guidance for Metro on how to manage and coordinate debris operations and system disruptions."
Oregon Metro
2018-08
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Fire Management Today: Conifer Mortality and Fire Risk, Hotshot Origins, FIRETEC: Modeling Fire Behavior, and More… (Volume 76 No.3, 2018)
This issue of Fire Management Today features an article about the general mission of the nation's wildland firefighters titled "Fulflling Our Mission" by Shawna A. Legarza. Other articles include "Conifer Mortality in California: Fire Risk and Dead Tree Management" by Russell D. Briggs and Susan C. Cook-Patton; "Wildfire and Bark Beetle Disturbance in Western U.S. Forests: Is Intervention Needed for Vegetation Recovery?" by Russell D. Briggs; "Hotshots: The Origins of the Interagency Hotshot Crew" by Lincoln Bramwell; "What is FIRETEC (and Why Should I Care)?" by James H. Furman and Rodman Linn; "Excess Federal Equipment Builds Firefighting Capacity in Oregon" by Michael McKeen; "Fire: The Great Forest Regulator" by Stephen W. Barrett; "Battle of San Pasqual Staff Ride" by Rex Hambly; "The 'Forest Circus' Reconsidered" by Kerry Greene and Hylah Jacques; and "Smoke Exposure" by 6 Minutes for Safety.
United States. Department of Agriculture; United States. Forest Service
2018-08
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Review of the Secondary Standards for Ecological Effects of Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter: Risk and Exposure Assessment Planning Document
From the Document: "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting a review of the air quality criteria and the associated secondary (welfare-based) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur and particulate matter (PM). This review is focused on the contribution of oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, and PM to ecological effects and particularly the contribution of these pollutants to such effects through atmospheric deposition. Based on analysis of the information available in this review regarding support for a quantitative risk and exposure assessment (REA) to inform the review, this document outlines a plan, including scope and methods, for conducting a REA, and is intended to facilitate consultation with the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), as well as an opportunity for public participation. The information considered includes newly available scientific evidence, new and/or improved data, methods, and tools and other information or data supporting a quantitative REA particularly those assessed in the second draft 'Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter--Ecological Criteria' (ISA)."
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
2018-08
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2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season Impact on Communications Report and Recommendations
"The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was notable for the devastation wrought to various types of infrastructure, including communications. A larger-than-expected number of significant storms caused billions of dollars of damages and significant loss of life. [...] Emergency call centers on the American mainland seem to have survived each storm relatively well; the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) did not receive reports of widespread 911 call center outages in those areas affected by the storms. In contrast, the 911 call centers serving Puerto Rico and the USVI were impacted [...]. Leadership at the Commission undertook fact-finding missions to the hardest-hit regions. To determine what went right, what went wrong, and how to better prepare for future hurricane seasons, the Commission sought comment from stakeholders through a variety of means, including a public notice, critical information needs workshop, and after-action reporting both within the Commission and with federal emergency response partners. [...] This Report includes actions the Commission took during, and in response to, the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season; lessons learned and observations to assist the Commission, service providers, local and regional emergency response authorities, and other stakeholders when confronting hurricanes; and next steps that the Commission will take to improve its disaster response and recovery efforts."
United States. Federal Communications Commission
2018-08
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Emergency General Surgery in Deployed Locations
"The goal of this clinical practice guideline is to provide guidance on the treatment of acute surgical conditions in the deployed environment. These guidelines are not intended solely for clinical care, but to help unit commanders and supporting medical components to consider tactical and resource constraints relevant to the management of acute surgical conditions in order to optimize patient care in the expeditionary setting."
US Army Institute of Surgical Research
2018-08-01
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2014 Southwest Border Encounters: Three-Year Cohort Outcomes Analysis
From the conclusion: "This report re-examines the 2014 southwest border enforcement cohort by describing final or most current outcomes as of the end of 2017. Overall, DHS [Department of Homeland Security] repatriated 65 percent of aliens encountered in 2014, with the majority (80 percent) of these repatriations occurring as expedited removals or reinstatements of previous removal orders. [...] [A]liens who are not subject to expedited removal or reinstatement of a previous removal order--including most aliens in these potentially humanitarian categories--are likely to remain in unresolved statuses. This finding also means that aliens who are not repatriated within 90 days of their initial enforcement action typically go for long periods in unresolved statuses. With Mexicans accounting for a falling share of border encounters and with UACs [unaccompanied alien children], FMUAs [family units], and asylum seekers accounting for a growing share, these findings highlight important challenges for the Department."
United States. Office of Immigration Statistics; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-08
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Evaluation of Commercial Wet Vacuums for Bacillus Spore Sampling on Surfaces
"The objective of this work was to develop and optimize a wet vacuum cleaner-based sampling method so that this widely-available commercial device could be used for sampling spores on both porous and nonporous surface types. Such a sampling device would use a liquid sampling medium that could be analyzed directly without an extraction step (spore recovery from the sampling medium) required for other surface sampling methods. This direct analysis could potentially increase recovery efficiency while reducing the sample analysis turnaround time and cost. The main objective of this project was to assess an alternative cost-effective, reliable, commercially available (or built with off-the-shelf materials) wet vacuum cleaner that could be used for sampling 'Bacillus' spores (i.e., surrogates of 'B. anthracis') on both porous and nonporous surfaces. The technical approach for this study involved bench-scale research, as part of Phase I tests, on the effectiveness of sampling liquids and operational parameters (such as elapsed time and liquid volume) to sample spores from different surfaces."
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Homeland Security Research Program
2018-08
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Bleach-Based Biodecontamination of Subway Materials
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Homeland Security Research Program (HSRP) mission is to advance EPA's capabilities to protect human health and the environment from adverse impacts arising from terrorist threats and other contamination incidents. The National Homeland Security Research Center (NHSRC) conducts research under the HSRP to address gaps in EPA's response to terrorist attacks involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contamination. The response following a chemical or biological incident in a transportation hub like a subway system requires fast and effective remediation approaches to mitigate cost and reduce the time for the underground system to return to normal operation. This study is designed to evaluate 'low-tech' decontamination approaches that use readily available off-the shelf equipment for dispensing decontamination solutions."
United States. Environmental Protection Agency; United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Homeland Security Research Program
Oudejans, Lukas; Touati, Abderrahmane; Aslett, Denise . . .
2018-08
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Next Generation First Responder Integration Handbook, Part 3: Technical Supplement
From the NGFR [Next Generation First Responder] Integration Handbook website: "The 'NGFR Integration Handbook Version 3.0 - Part 3: Technical Supplement' primarily targets software developers and engineers to guide their modular development. It provides additional details of the data architecture for modules and their interfaces. It also presents the first responder on-body system requirements extracted from the Project Responder 4 analysis."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2018-08
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Next Generation First Responder Integration Handbook, Part 2: Engineering Design
From the NGFR [Next Generation First Responder] Integration Handbook website: "The 'NGFR Integration Handbook Version 3.0 - Part 2: Engineering Design' provides specific engineering design guidance to assist industry in developing and prototyping hardware and software solutions that fulfill NGFR Apex program capability gaps. Solutions will be validated and tested by industry vendors, first responders and other stakeholders."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2018-08
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Next Generation First Responder Integration Handbook, Part 1: Introduction
From the NGFR [Next Generation First Responder] Integration Handbook website: "The 'NGFR Integration Handbook Version 3.0 - Part 1: Introduction' is intended for executive audiences who do not necessarily have technical knowledge. It provides an introduction and overview of the NGFR on-body framework and the concepts behind its modular design. It identifies the function of each of the basic modules and how they interact with agency systems."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2018-08
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Toward Shared Stewardship Across Landscapes: An Outcome-Based Investment Strategy
"Managers and owners of forests across the Nation face urgent challenges, among them catastrophic wildfires, invasive species, drought, and epidemics of forest insects and disease. Of particular concern are longer fire seasons and the rising size and severity of wildfires, along with the expanding risk to communities, natural resources, and the safety of firefighters. Accordingly, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, we are rethinking our approach to land management. We will work closely with States to set landscape-scale priorities for targeted treatments in areas with the highest payoffs. For decades, we have worked with States, Tribes, local communities, and collaborative groups to reduce fuels and improve forest conditions. By offering a powerful vision for improving forest conditions across fire-prone landscapes, the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy provides a foundation for building even stronger relationships."
United States. Department of Agriculture; United States. Forest Service
2018-08
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Tips for Healthcare Facilities: Assisting Families and Loved Ones After a Mass Casualty Incident
"This ASPR [Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response] TRACIE [Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange] tip sheet highlights best practices and issues related to planning for, activating, and operating hospital or healthcare facility Family Information Centers (FIC)/ Family Support Centers (FSC), in collaboration with Family Reception Centers (FRC) and Family Assistance Centers (FAC). This document provides general considerations for hospital and other community healthcare response providers during planning, response, and recovery efforts. A list of helpful resources is provided at the end of this document."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2018-08
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2018 SAFECOM Nationwide Survey Results: National-Level Summary
"The 'SAFECOM Nationwide Survey' (SNS) was a data collection initiative that the Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) conducted from late 2017 thru March 2018 in order to enable the assessment of federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in regards to emergency communications[.] [...] The SNS results on the following slides are national-level results of a random sample of local-level public safety organizations (law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public safety answering points [PSAPs]) from across the Nation."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. SAFECOM
2018-08
