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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training
"This series of modules can serve as a refresher training course for those students already proficient in radiological response. The refresher course should take from 6 to 8 hours to complete. The reliance upon, and use of, radioactive material in agriculture, industry, and medicine continues to increase. As the manufacture, use, and disposal of radioactive material has increased, so has the need to transport it. Consequently, the potential for you as a responder to encounter an incident involving some type of radioactive material has increased. Having knowledge of radiological hazards, and the terminology used to describe them, will increase your ability to quickly recognize, safely respond, and accurately relay information during an incident involving radioactive material. This course includes the following topics: radiological basics, biological effects, hazard recognition (markings, labels, and placards), initial response actions, radioactive material shipping packages, on-scene patient handling, radiological terminology and units, assessing package integrity, radiation detection instrumentation, and radiological decontamination."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Extreme Heat Events and Health
This webpage provides information on extreme heat. The webpage includes the following sections: "Overview"; "Health Issues and Extreme Heat"; "Preparedness and Response"; "Worker and Responder Safety"; "Specific Populations"; "Health Resources for the Public"; "Multi-language Resources"; and "Animals and Extreme Heat". The page also includes links to related resources.
National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Disaster Information Management Research Center
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Hurricanes
This webpage provides information on hurricanes. The webpage includes the following sections: "Overview"; "Health Issues and Hurricanes"; "Preparedness and Response"; "Worker and Responder Safety"; 'Cleanup and Recovery"; "Environmental Health and Sanitation"; "Biomedical Journal Literature and Reports"; "Health Resources for the Public"; 'Coping with Disaster"; "Multi-language Resources"; 'Environmental Health Maps"; and "Animals and Extreme Heat".
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
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Office of the Director of National Intelligence: 2011 Data Mining Report for the Period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
"The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) provides this report pursuant to Section 804 of the 'Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007', entitled 'The Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act of 2007' (Data Mining Reporting Act). […] This report covers the activities of all ODNI components from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 . Constituent dements of the Intelligence Community (IC) will report their activities to Congress through their own departments or agencies. […] Part II of this report describes those ODNI programs that meet the reporting requirements of the Data Mining Act. For this year's submission, there are no reportable programs. Part III of this report includes discussion of five programs, all of which were included in last year's report. Although these programs are not 'data mining' programs, information is nonetheless provided in the interest of transparency."
United States. Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) [website]
"Since the inception of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) has developed the science critical to defend the nation against bioterrorism. The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate is proud to have NBACC as the first laboratory built for DHS -- a national resource to understand the scientific basis of the risk posed by biological threats and to attribute their use in bioterror or biocrime events. The President and Congress have charged NBACC with research and development of technologies to protect the American public from bioterrorism. In November 2002, Congress passed the Homeland Security Act in part to coordinate and advance homeland security research and development activities across the federal government. President Bush issued government-wide directives on biodefense research and development in April 2004. NBACC fills critical shortfalls in our scientific knowledge of the biological agents that could be used to cause harm to the American public. As we look to the future, our scientists are helping federal policy makers and leadership to answer critical questions for our nation's security. What new vaccines or therapies should be developed based on the risk posed by biological threats? Will existing countermeasures protect the public? What procedures can be employed to detect a planned or actual bioterror event and to identify the perpetrators of such events? How should the government prioritize biodefense research to ensure that countermeasures are in place and in sufficient quantities to respond to bioterror events? To answer these questions NBACC is focused on developing the right science to identify perpetrators of biological events and to help guide the nation's investments in vaccines, drugs, detectors, and other countermeasures."
National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC); Battelle National Biodefense Institute
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Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (TxWRAP) [website]
"TxWRAP [Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal] is the primary mechanism for the Texas Forest Service to deploy risk information and create awareness about wildfire issues across the state. TxWRAP is comprised of a suite of applications tailored to support specific workflow and information requirements for the public, local community groups, government officials, professional hazard-mitigation planners, and wildland fire managers. Collectively these applications will provide the baseline information needed to support mitigation and prevention efforts across the state."
Texas Forest Service
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-3 Radiological Emergency Management
"This independent study course contains information on a variety of radiological topics, including: [1] Fundamental principles of radiation [2] Nuclear threat and protective measures [3] Nuclear power plants [4] Radiological transportation accidents [5] Other radiological hazards[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program, IS-102.C: Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners
"This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment as a FEMA response partner to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment's notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for incident deployment. […] By the end of this course, participants will be able to: [1] Prepare for deployment, including detailing what information to gather, what steps to take, and what things to pack. [2] Check in when arriving at the assigned location. [3] Acclimate to the working and living conditions at the assigned incident facility. [4] Take care of themselves during deployment. [5] Maintain standards for accountability. [6] Complete the check-out process."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-101.C, Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA
"This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment's notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for incident deployment. […] By the end of this course, participants will be able to: [1] Prepare for deployment, including detailing what information to gather, what steps to take, and what things to pack. [2] Check in when arriving at the assigned location. [3] Acclimate to the working and living conditions at the assigned incident facility. [4] Take care of themselves during deployment. [5] Maintain standards for accountability. [6] Complete the check-out process."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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[DHS United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program FOIA Request Log: Fiscal Year 2009]
This document contains the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program's (US-VISIT) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request logs for fiscal year (FY) 2009. The table is broken down by: number/date received, requester name, request purpose, date closed, action taken, cost, and type.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Silver Jackets Program
"Silver Jackets teams are collaborative state-led interagency teams, continuously working together to reduce flood risk at the state level. Through the Silver Jackets program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, additional federal, state and sometimes local and Tribal agencies provide a unified approach to addressing a state's priorities. Often, no single agency has the complete solution, but each may have one or more pieces to contribute. The Silver Jackets team is the forum where all relevant agencies come together with the state to collaboratively plan and implement that interagency solution. Through partnerships, Silver Jackets optimizes the multi-agency utilization of federal resources by leveraging state/local/Tribal resources, including data/information, talent and funding, and preventing duplication among agencies."
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
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[DHS United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program FOIA Request Log: Fiscal Year 2010]
This document contains the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program's (US-VISIT) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request logs for fiscal year (FY) 2010. The table is broken down by: number/date received, requester name, request purpose, date closed, action taken, cost, and type.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Finding Relief for Privacy Infringements in the New World
"The American commitment to privacy is built upon our Constitution, two centuries of common law, the seminal writing of Brandeis and Warren, government policy leaders who first articulated the Fair Information Practice Principles in 1973 and an extensive network of laws, regulations and policies. Consistent with this tradition, the U.S. is home to the largest international organization of privacy professionals as well as the world's most active and well-organized privacy advocacy community. Against this backdrop, it is no surprise that when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) was created in 2002, its establishing legislation included a specific statute to establish a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) with a wide range of privacy powers. This was the first statutorily mandated CPO with extensive authority to oversee privacy in a U.S. government agency. […] Internationally, the U.S. and Europe have long honored one another's protections of shared values and freedoms. Despite different legal frameworks and government structures, the U.S. and Europe have practiced comity and mutual recognition to effectively work together on cross-border law enforcement and the enforcement of civil judgments from one side of the Atlantic to the other. Now, however, despite evidence to the contrary, some in the EU are calling into question whether the U.S. provides effective privacy protection for their citizens. This criticism is particularly acute in the context of security and law enforcement programs, where border protection systems impact European travelers. What is the source for this skepticism? Listening to our European critics, many of whom are independent data protection authorities, their doubts appear to be based largely on the lack of precise counterpart entities in the U.S."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Callahan, Mary Ellen
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Technical Assistance for Developing a State Strategy
"By now, many states have started or completed their assessments and are beginning to compile all the information for preparation of their state strategy. The Training and Technical Assistance Division has developed a training session on 'Developing a State Strategy' to assist states in this preparation. This training session will facilitate and assist states in formulating information required for submission to our office for the development of the state's Three-year Statewide Domestic Preparedness Strategy. The goal of this training session is to enhance the ability of the state to develop and implement a domestic preparedness plan to respond to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism incidents."
United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support
Straub, C.H., II
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-26 Guide to Points of Distribution
"This guide was developed to support the Points of Distribution (POD) overview video and provide an in depth look into the planning, operations, and demobilization stages of a POD mission. The lessons detail the staffing and procedures any state will need to plan for, execute, and shut down POD operations. The guide also includes key lessons such as safety, equipment, and resource accountability and informs the reader about the Adopt a POD program being used by the state of Washington. […] By the end of reading this Guide you will be able to: [1] Describe Points of Distribution Explain how Points of Distribution are set up and operated [2] Understand how to supervise a Point of Distribution Staff[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Brief History of the Information Sharing Environment (ISE)
"As the nation enters the second decade following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our information sharing challenges are maturing. Sharing cybersecurity information poses new opportunities. Safeguarding information has always been a critical component of responsible information sharing, but has taken on a new urgency in the wake of unauthorized disclosures of classified and sensitive information. In light of these developments, it is useful to review the recent history of information sharing policy, with a focus on the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) created by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA). Section 1016 of the IRTPA established an Information Sharing Environment (ISE) for counterterrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and homeland security information. The ISE is a success because it is based on principles of sound information management. The ISE is grounded in initiatives led by the Departments and agencies at all levels of government, and it is informed by their needs and requirements. The ISE is supported by effective governance mechanisms, including integration with the budget process. The ISE also incorporates protections for privacy and civil liberties, which are critical to public confidence. These features provide a model for successful information sharing. […] This paper traces the evolution of the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) in the context of information sharing reforms and outlines goals for the future of responsible information sharing."
United States. Information Sharing Environment
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In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends
"Police and researchers have long focused on crime at the neighborhood and precinct levels. More recently, law enforcement agencies have been finding that identifying and focusing on 'hot spots' is a fruitful approach to crime prevention. A new study shows that it may be even more effective to take such approaches down to the level of individual city blocks. Researchers studied block-by-block crime incidents in Seattle from 1989 to 2004. They identified 24,023 'street segments' (the streets at both sides of an intersection) and 1,697,212 crime reports. They found that crime rates declined in Seattle as a whole during the study period (as they did in many American cities) but that at the micro-level of city blocks, crime trends could vary from city wide and even neighborhood trends."
National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
Bulman, Philip
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Information Sharing Environment: Building Blocks
"The Building Blocks tool is a knowledge resource where we are sharing lessons learned and best practices from the office of the PM-ISE [Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment] as well as from our mission partners. We have developed Building Blocks around five foundational Blocks of success: Governance, Budget & Performance, Acquisition, Standards & Interoperability, and Communications & Partnerships. The Blocks are organized by major topic areas and then divided into the questions we ask when building information sharing. They also showcase our mission partners' success stories as real-world examples to help users understand how this works. The information in the Blocks includes: 1) Governance: This Building Block explains the need for governance and decision-making bodies, help define the structure of a governance body, and demonstrate how you can establish key processes within a governance body. 2) Budget & Performance: This Block describes the initial steps to budget planning, and outlines how to effectively impact budget and how to develop performance measures in order to measure success. 3) Acquisition: This Block links to relevant resources for developing an acquisition plan and incorporating standards in acquisition. It also directs users to grant opportunities for information sharing and safeguarding initiatives. 4) Standards & Interoperability: This Block explains the utility and requirements of the ISE Enterprise Architecture and Identity and Access Management Frameworks, outlines key steps of building interoperability, and links to top standards resources and Standards Development Organizations. 5) Communications & Partnerships: This block outlines the steps required to foster engagement with partners, provides links to helpful tools and resources for engaging stakeholders, and details many important information sharing partners."
United States. Information Sharing Environment
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Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals
"Too often our children are exposed to violence that is both senseless and harmful. Many children, those living in close proximity to the event, and those who will learn about the event through television, social media, or newspaper coverage, will be affected and upset. The timing of this tragedy -- summer -- puts more responsibility on parents and professionals who interact with children during the summer (camp counselors, church leaders, etc) to provide a sense of safety and communication around this event."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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United States Deptartment of Homeland Security: Tribal Desk [website]
From the websites' overview: "The Tribal Desk within the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) is the designated lead for tribal relations and consultation at the Department of Homeland Security. IGA serves as the main point of contact between the Secretary and tribal leaders across the country, working with our intergovernmental partners across the Department to coordinate Department-level engagement of elected officials, or their designees, related to key Department policy decisions. The Department continues to improve our nation-to-nations relationship by working and consulting with federally recognized tribal governments."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business From Disaster
"The Emergency Management Institute is pleased to announce the newly revised independent study course, IS-394.a Protecting your Home or Small Business from Disaster. The course replaces IS-394 Mitigation for Homeowners. […] The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge that will enable participants to: [1] Describe different types of natural disasters [2] Describe hazards that pose a risk to their home or small business [3] Explain how protective measures can reduce or eliminate long-term risks to their home and personal property from hazards and their effects [4] Explain how protective measures for small businesses secure people, business property, and building structures and prevent business loss from a natural disaster[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-386 Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction
"The explosion of coastal development has led to greater numbers of structures in areas that are at high risk. The risk to coastal residential development can be reduced by employing best practices in siting, design, and construction. This independent study course will introduce you to basic information about residential coastal construction, as presented in Volume I of the Coastal Construction Manual. This multi-volume manual identifies best practices for improving the quality of construction and reducing the economic losses associated with coastal disasters. Completing this independent study course will prepare you for successful completion of the resident course entitled Residential Coastal Construction."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas
"This course introduces students to the characteristics of a pandemic influenza, the effects that a pandemic influenza can have on every facet of our society, and the steps their organizations can take to minimize the effects of a pandemic. […] At the end of this course, the students should be able to: [1] Explain the differences between seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza. [2] Relate the effects of a pandemic influenza to daily organizational operations and basic services. [3] Describe strategies for resolving continuity challenges presented in a pandemic situation."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-775, EOC Management and Operations
"This course describes the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers [EOC] and their relationships as components of a multi-agency coordination system. The course contains disaster-related examples, activities and case studies that relate to EOC's and multi-agency coordination systems at the local, state and federal levels of government."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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NOAA's Response and Restoration Blog [blog]
"NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) develops scientific solutions to human-made marine pollution. When oil spills, we're there on the scene, doing everything from scoping out the people, wildlife, and environment affected to mapping out where the released oil might go and when it might hit the shore. Here in this blog, we--the scientists and staff at OR&R--hope to discuss how we respond to spills of oil and other hazardous waste in U.S., or sometimes even international, waters. Because this ain't no spilled milk we're crying over, we'll also delve into what it takes to restore the coastal and marine ecosystems and economies damaged by these spills, as well as tackling the issue of marine debris."
United States. National Ocean Service. Office of Response and Restoration
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-552 - The Public Works Role in Emergency Management
"This course provides an introduction to the role of Public Works departments in community emergency management. The training is intended to help communities improve their emergency management efforts regarding the functions of public works agencies prior to, during, and after disasters."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-551 - Devolution Planning
"This course is designed to provide you with the tools and practical knowledge necessary to develop your organization's devolution plans and procedures. […] Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify the conditions under which devolution would be appropriate for your organization. 2. Describe the activation protocols for devolution. 3. Tailor the devolution template to meet your organizations needs. 4. Identify special considerations for devolution planning."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-548 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager
"This course describes the requirements for developing a continuity program as prescribed in Federal Continuity Directive (FCD) 1, Federal Executive Branch National Continuity Program and Requirements. The course covers program requirements and elements and support requirements and describes the roles and responsibilities of the Continuity Program Manager and other key players in developing a viable continuity program. Although this course directly addresses continuity requirements for Federal Executive branch organizations, the course also useful to State, local, territorial, and tribal governments."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-700.a NIMS An Introduction
"This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-808 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 - Public Health and Medical Services
"The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies -- from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 -- Public Health and Medical Services. Support."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
