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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 21 Issue 1, January 8, 2021
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "DHS S&T's [Science and Technology Directorate] Master Question List for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] offers scientifically informed guidance for government decision-makers"; "First Responder's Toolbox on VBIED [Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device] Preparedness, Recognition and Response"; "DHS's Blue Campaign recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11"; "National 911 Annual Report released"; "Latest CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency] guidance and directives on SolarWinds Orion software supply chain compromise"; "Recent swatting attacks target residents with camera and voice-capable smart devices"; "Ten benefits of running cybersecurity exercises"; and "Declaring war against cyber negligence."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2021-01-08
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2020 National Preparedness Report [Executive Summary]
This document includes solely the Executive Summary taken from the full version of the "2020 National Preparedness Report." From the Executive Summary: "The National Preparedness Report (NPR) summarizes the progress made, and challenges that remain, in building and sustaining the capabilities needed to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats, hazards, and incidents that pose the greatest risk to the Nation. As a requirement of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) of 2006, and as a key element of the National Preparedness System, this annual report offers all levels of government, the private and nonprofit sectors, and the public practical insights into preparedness that support decisions about program priorities, resource allocation, and actions that can create more resilient communities. The NPR includes analysis based on data available as of December 31, 2019, that helps decision-makers understand the risks facing the Nation and the country's ability to address those risks. Additionally, the report includes content that can inspire action and identify areas of focus. The report provides an annual picture of the risks the Nation faces; the capabilities the Nation has--and needs--to prepare for those risks; and data-driven analysis of current, critical considerations in emergency management. Catastrophic risks will truly stress national resources and should not be confused with incidents that may result in regional impacts only. Systemic risks affect interconnected systems, such as cybersecurity threats or impacts to established supply chains."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2020-12-22
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2020 National Preparedness Report
From the Foreword: "I am pleased to announce the release of the National Preparedness Report (NPR). Every year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) releases this report to provide a picture of how prepared the Nation is to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of any disaster, as well as ensure the continuity of lifelines, essential functions, and services. Through the NPR, FEMA hopes to inspire action by the whole community--including individuals; communities; state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments; the private and non-profit sectors; and the Federal Government--to increase capabilities and make us more resilient, prepared, and ready to address any challenges that we as a Nation may face. National preparedness is the responsibility of all levels of our society, including individuals, local governments, the private sector, and the Federal Government. The world this report has been released into is forever changed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, the largest pandemic in human history since the 1918 influenza pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the first ever Stafford Act major disaster declaration of all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia for a naturally occurring infectious disease, and has altered the way of life for people across the world."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2020-12-22
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PREP Act and COVID-19: Limiting Liability for Medical Countermeasures [Updated December 21, 2020]
From the Document: "To encourage the expeditious development and deployment of medical countermeasures during a public health emergency, the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to limit legal liability for losses relating to the administration of medical countermeasures such as diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. In a declaration effective February 4, 2020 (the HHS Declaration), the Secretary of HHS invoked the PREP Act and declared Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to be a public health emergency warranting liability protections for covered countermeasures. Under the HHS Declaration, covered persons are generally immune from legal liability (i.e., they cannot be sued for money damages in court) for losses relating to the administration or use of covered countermeasures against COVID-19. [...] This Sidebar reviews the structure of the PREP Act and the HHS Declaration to explain the scope of this liability immunity as it applies to COVID-19 countermeasures."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hickey, Kevin J.
2020-12-21
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance [Updated December 15, 2020]
From the Introduction: "The majority of funding in the United States for both pre- and post-disaster mitigation comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which defines mitigation as 'any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects.' Mitigation actions have a long-term impact, as opposed to actions associated with immediate preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Mitigation has been shown to save money. A recent study by the Multihazard Mitigation Council found that society saves $6 for every dollar spent on mitigation funded through major federal mitigation grants. FEMA administers three hazard mitigation grant programs, which it collectively refers to as Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA): [1] the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); [2] the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program; [3] the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program, replaced by Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). Eligible applicants include state and local governments and federally-recognized tribes. Certain nonprofit organizations may apply for HMGP. Individuals may not apply for HMA funding, but they may benefit from a community application. Applicants to all three programs must have FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans. Eligible activities differ for the three programs."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Horn, Diane P.
2020-12-15
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Defense Primer: Defense Support of Civil Authorities [Updated December 8, 2020]
From the Introduction: "The U.S. military has a long history of providing support to civil authorities, particularly in response to disasters, but for other purposes as well. The Defense Department currently defines 'defense support of civil authorities' as 'Support provided by U.S. Federal military forces, DOD civilians, DOD contract personnel, DOD Component assets, and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Governors of the affected States, elects and requests to use those forces in Title 32, U.S.C., status) in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for special event.' (DOD Directive 3025.18). Defense support of civil authorities in response to disasters is typically carried out in accordance with the National Response Framework (NRF), which is a structure of preparedness that guides the nation in responding to domestic disasters and emergencies. The NRF is always in effect and its structures, roles, and responsibilities can be partially or fully implemented in response to a threat or hazard. It aims to produce a scaled response with appropriate coordination. Under the NRF framework, local and state governments are expected to put forth their best effort during incidents within their jurisdiction. They should only request federal assistance when their resources are overwhelmed. At that point, DOD may provide support in response to the Request for Assistance (RFA), typically as part of a broader federal response."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Kapp, Lawrence
2020-12-08
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COVID-19 and Domestic PPE Production and Distribution: Issues and Policy Options [December 7, 2020]
From the Summary: "The novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its rapid emergence as a pandemic have highlighted issues relating to the production and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE refers to worn articles or equipment that help minimize exposure to various hazards, including infectious pathogens. Given the role that PPE plays in mitigating the spread and reducing the impacts of COVID-19, PPE demand has spiked both globally and domestically while supply has been undercut by both rapid consumption as well as supply chain disruptions. According to multiple federal agencies, including the Government Accountability Office, the Food and Drug Administration, and various independent organizations, PPE continues to be in short supply, which has led to broad congressional and public interest in PPE production and distribution issues. The availability of effective PPE is critical to the ongoing pandemic response, but also has broader public health, emergency preparedness, and national security implications. This report considers aspects of domestic production and distribution of PPE in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the report considers (1) the availability of PPE supplies, including an assessment of PPE demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) federal actions and activities undertaken to increase PPE supplies in response to the pandemic, organized by executive agency and program; and (3) other policy options under consideration concerning PPE production and distribution, also organized by executive agency and program."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Cecire, Michael H.; Bodie, Agata; Gottron, Frank . . .
2020-12-07
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Higher Education (HiEd) Program: Research Status Report
From the Introduction: "FEMA's National Training and Education Division (NTED) manages the Emergency Management Higher Education (HiEd) Program. The program was established at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in 1994 and reassigned to NTED in 2017. The HiEd Program mission is to engage emergency management academia, professional organizations, and practitioners to work together to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation through education and research to meet the challenges that confront the Nation. The HiEd Program works collaboratively across NPD [National Preparedness Directorate], FEMA and DHS to leverage related resources and efforts. As leaders in the fields of emergency management and homeland security education, EMI and the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) are key partners. In 2018, the HiEd Program sponsored development of a proposed research agenda on hazards, disasters, and emergency management. The agenda is written to inform ongoing and future research, workforce development, education, and emergency management practice over a three to five-year horizon (to be updated in 2021 as funds permit). It is aimed at connecting research and practice to seek answers to real-world complex problems. It is intended for academic researchers and students from multiple disciplines, emergency management organizations, and Federal agencies. Each year, the HiEd Program funds a limited number of research inquiries through micro-purchase contracts (up to $10,000). Moving forward, research inquiries must align with the research agenda in order to be considered for funding."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Norphlet, Michelle
2020-12-04
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Federal Mission Resilience Strategy 2020
From the Executive Summary: "The Federal Mission Resilience Strategy (hereafter, 'Strategy') builds on existing continuity policy to accelerate the evolution of our Federal Government to become more resilient against all threats and conditions through an enduring structure of distributed risk and capabilities. The Strategy was developed in response to direction from the National Security Council Principals Committee and supports the National Security Strategy by refocusing national continuity policy implementation to better address emerging threats to the performance of essential functions and services. Federal Mission Resilience is the ability of the Federal executive branch to continuously maintain the capability and capacity to perform essential functions and services, without time delay, regardless of threats or conditions, and with the understanding that adequate warning of a threat may not be available. Federal Mission Resilience will be realized when preparedness programs, including continuity and enterprise risk management, are fully integrated into day-to-day operations of the Federal executive branch. The Strategy model of 'Assess, Distribute, and Sustain' reduces the reliance on reactive relocation of personnel to alternate locations and emphasizes a more proactive full-time posture of distribution and as necessary, devolution to minimize disruptions to essential functions and services. This shift in policy implementation is supported by three lines of effort (LOE). Through these LOEs, Federal executive branch Principals will drive efforts within their components to increase the capability and capacity to continuously perform essential functions and services to mitigate against all threats, including adversarial actions and regional disruptions."
United States. White House Office
2020-12
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Pennsylvania's COVID-19 Response vs. Homeland Security Frameworks and Research: Masking the Whole Community
From the Abstract: "'This essay offers an intermediate discussion of select policy, strategic, operational, and tactical issues that demonstrate where and how the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's novel coronavirus response on the one hand, and homeland security frameworks and research on the other, converge or--more often so--diverge, and how to narrow this gap. Although typically framed as a pandemic owned by the public health sector, the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] response falls directly within the homeland security mission space, whose core missions include 'Ensuring Resilience to Disasters.' In some respects, Pennsylvania's response exemplifies best practices suggested by research. In other dimensions, it is neither in line with what research would recommend nor with what the National Preparedness System would mandate. The Keystone State has yet to fully make the step from disaster to catastrophe as the characteristic challenge to U.S. emergency management in our century. Response to catastrophic crisis cannot be siloed; it requires adaptivity and an inclusive approach to the community.'"
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Siedschlag, Alexander
2020-12
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SBA EIDL and Emergency EIDL Grants: Data by State [Updated November 6, 2020]
From the Document: "Congress made COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]-related economy injury an eligible expense for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-123). It also expanded EIDL eligibility for certain businesses and organizations, and it established an Emergency EIDL Grant program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; P.L. 116-136). COVID-19-related EIDL and Emergency EIDL grants are available to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, DC. This Insight provides [1] a general overview of SBA EIDL (including eligibility) and the Emergency EIDL Grant program; [2] SBA EIDL data by the number and amount of loans approved by state; and [3] Emergency EIDL Grant program (also referred to as EIDL advance) data by the number and amount of grants approved by state."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lindsay, Bruce R.; Mullins, Maura
2020-11-06
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 20 Issue 44, October 29, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "Critical drug shortages further complicate pandemic response"; "Increased and imminent cyber threat to healthcare and public health"; "2020 Wildfire Risk Report"; "FEMA hosting integrated preparedness planning workshop series"; and "Cyber Threats."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-10-29
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Heroes Act: Revenue Provisions [Updated October 26, 2020]
From the Document: "Congress continues to consider proposals intended to alleviate the economic effects associated with the Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, pandemic. One such proposal, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800), was introduced in the House on May 12, 2020, and passed by the House on May 15, 2020. To date, the Senate has not considered H.R. 6800. A revised version of The Heroes Act (H.R. 8406) was introduced on September 29, 2020. The House adopted the revised version of the Heroes Act on October 1, 2020, as a House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 925. [...] Consideration of The Heroes Act follows enactment of other laws addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Those laws are (1) the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-123); (2) the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA; P.L. 116-127); (3) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); and (4) the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116-139)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sherlock, Molly F.; Gravelle, Jane; Crandall-Hollick, Margot L. . . .
2020-10-26
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 20 Issue 43, October 22, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "DHS Regional Resiliency Assessment Program"; "Converge training tackles a variety of topics"; "Role of ventilation, electrical wiring on arson investigation"; "Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response training"; "When you can't have it all, build cyber resiliency instead"; "New NIST [National Institute of Standards and Technology] tool helps assess why employees click on phishing emails"; "Meet 'Egregor,' a New Ransomware Family to Watch"; and "Gangs are shifting targets and upping their ransom demands."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-10-22
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S. Rept. 116-279: Federal Emergency Pandemic Response Act, Report to Accompany S. 4204, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, October 19, 2020
From the Purpose and Summary: "The purpose of S. 4204, the Federal Emergency Pandemic Response Act, is to help ensure that the Federal Government is more prepared for future pandemics by convening relevant agency heads to examine preparedness, strengthening Federal and State coordination during a pandemic, and providing authorities to share personal protective equipment."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020-10-19
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance [Updated October 5, 2020]
From the Introduction: "The majority of funding in the United States for both pre- and post-disaster mitigation comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which defines mitigation as 'any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects.' Mitigation actions have a long-term impact, as opposed to actions that are associated with immediate preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Mitigation has been shown to save money. A recent study by the Multihazard Mitigation Council found that society saves $6 for every dollar spent on mitigation funded through major federal mitigation grants. FEMA administers three hazard mitigation grant programs, which it collectively refers to as Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA): [1] the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); [2] the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program; [3] the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program, replaced by Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). Eligible applicants include state and local governments and federally-recognized tribes. Certain nonprofit organizations may apply for HMGP. Individuals may not apply for HMA funding, but they may benefit from a community application. Applicants to all three programs must have FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans. Eligible activities differ for the three programs."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Horn, Diane P.
2020-10-05
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SBA EIDL and Emergency EIDL Grants: Data by State [Updated October 1, 2020]
From the Document: "Congress made COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]-related economy injury an eligible expense for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-123). It also expanded EIDL eligibility for certain businesses and organizations, and it established an Emergency EIDL Grant program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; P.L. 116-136). COVID-19-related EIDL and Emergency EIDL grants are available to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, DC. This Insight provides: [1] a general overview of SBA EIDL (including eligibility) and the Emergency EIDL Grant program; [2] SBA EIDL data by the number and amount of loans approved by state; and [3] Emergency EIDL Grant program (also referred to as EIDL advance) data by the number and amount of grants approved by state."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lindsay, Bruce R.; Mullins, Maura
2020-10-01
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Guidance Related to the Emergency Preparedness Testing Exercise Requirements- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
From the Memorandum Summary: "[1] 'Emergency Preparedness Testing Exemption and Guidance' - CMS [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services] regulations for Emergency Preparedness require specific testing exercises be conducted to validate the facility's emergency program. During or after an actual emergency, the regulations allow for an exemption to the testing requirements based on real world actions taken by providers and suppliers. [2] This worksheet presents guidance for surveyors, as well as providers and suppliers, with relevant scenarios on meeting the testing requirements in light of many of the response activities associated with the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Public Health Emergency (PHE)."
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.)
2020-09-28
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EMR-ISAC: Infogram, Volume 20 Issue 38, September 17, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following sections: "NFFF [National Fallen Firefighter Foundation] produces new LODD [line-of-duty death] course for incident commanders"; "Evaluating your department's COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] response"; "How near-misses affect personal preparedness"; "Countering false information on social media in disasters"; "How cybercriminals attack SLTT [state, local, tribal and territorial] organizations"; "US court documents published in ransomware attack"; and "ProLock ransomware - everything you need to know."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-09-17
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FEMA Policy: FEMA Educational and Training Participant Standards of Conduct
From the Background: "This policy identifies the procedures and standards for conduct at all FEMA educational and training facilities-: the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC) and wherever they conduct their activities in support of Agency training or deployments, including Government owned, operated, leased, utilized, or contracted facilities and within any virtual environments established to conduct such training. This FEMA-wide policy establishes and provides baseline policy that complements the Agency's existing conduct policies and facility-specific established rules of conduct. The Senior Facility Official at each location may supplement this policy as appropriate. Consultation with the Office of the Chief Component Human Capital Officer (OCCHCO) is required before they are implemented. The Senior Facility Official shall provide copies of any such changes to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Office of Chief Counsel (OCC), and OCCHCO."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-09-11
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SBA EIDL and Emergency EIDL Grants: Data by State [Updated September 4, 2020]
From the Document: "Congress made COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]-related economy injury an eligible expense for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-123). It also expanded EIDL eligibility for certain businesses and organizations, and it established an Emergency EIDL Grant program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; P.L. 116-136). COVID-19-related EIDL and Emergency EIDL grants are available to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, DC. This Insight provides [1] a general overview of SBA EIDL (including eligibility) and the Emergency EIDL Grant program; [2] SBA EIDL data by the number and amount of loans approved by state; and [3] Emergency EIDL Grant program (also referred to as EIDL advance) data by the number and amount of grants approved by state."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lindsay, Bruce R.; Mullins, Maura
2020-09-04
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Guidance for Licensed Pharmacists and Pharmacy Interns Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines and Immunity Under the PREP Act
From the Document: "The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the lead agency for the federal government's response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. A key component of that response will be access to a COVID-19 vaccine across the United States. Pharmacists, in partnership with other healthcare providers, are well-positioned to increase access to vaccinations--particularly in certain areas that have too few pediatricians and other primary-care providers, or that are otherwise medically underserved. [...] Nearly every State permits pharmacists to order and administer vaccines to both adults and children under certain circumstances. Therefore, as an Authority Having Jurisdiction under the Secretary's March 10, 2020 declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act), the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) issues this guidance. Subject to satisfaction of the requirements listed below, this guidance authorizes State-licensed pharmacists to order and administer, and State-licensed or registered pharmacy interns acting under the supervision of the qualified pharmacist to administer, to persons ages three or older COVID-19 vaccinations that have been authorized or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2020-09-03
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Public Health Preparedness: Information on the Use of Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers During Emergencies, Report to Congressional Committees
From the Highlights: "The Medical Reserve Corps consists of health care volunteers--medical and public health professionals--who donate their time to help strengthen a response to public health emergencies and build community resilience. These volunteers prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, which may include natural disasters--such as hurricanes and wildfires--as well as disease outbreaks, whether intentional or natural. The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 included a provision for GAO [Government Accountability Office] to review states' use of health care volunteers during public health emergencies. This report describes (1) the number and type of Medical Reserve Corps volunteers; (2) the types of public health emergencies volunteers have participated in; and (3) how HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] has assisted in developing volunteer capabilities."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2020-09
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Role of Section 708 of the Defense Production Act in the Federal Government's Response to COVID-19: Antitrust Considerations [August 24, 2020]
From the Document: "Section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA) authorizes the President to 'consult with representatives of industry, business, financing, agriculture, labor, and other interests in order to provide for the making by such persons, with approval of the President, of voluntary agreements and plans of action to help provide for the national defense.' The DPA defines national defense broadly to include, among other things, preparedness for, responding to, and recovery from national emergencies such as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Section 708 also establishes a special defense that may shield companies cooperating under the DPA from antitrust liability 'with respect to any action taken to develop or carry out any voluntary agreement or plan of action.' [...] This Legal Sidebar examines the scope of Section 708's antitrust defense."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lobert, Joshua T.
2020-08-24
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 20 Issue 34, August 20, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "National Preparedness Month reminds us 'Disasters Don't Wait'"; "Study shows how hurricane evacuees may spread COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]"; "FDNY [Fire Department of New York] Safety Week 2020 videos available free through end of August"; "Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program"; and "Cyber Threats."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-08-20
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ASPR TRACIE Technical Assistance Request: CMS Emerging Infectious Disease Terminology Requirements in Hazard Vulnerability Assessments
From the Document: "The requestor contacted ASPR [Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response] TRACIE [Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange] and asked if their healthcare facility needed to change their current terminology from 'pandemic/ epidemic' to 'emerging infectious diseases' (EID) in their Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness (EP) Rule."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; United States. Technical Resources, Assistance Center and Information Exchange
2020-08-17
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COVID-19 Emergency Legal Preparedness Primer (as of August 14, 2020) [presentation]
From the Presentation Contents: "[1] COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Epi Trends; [2] Emergency Legal Preparedness/ Response/Recovery [...]; [3] Public Health Emergency Powers; [4] Constitutional & Other Challenges; and [5] Additional Resources/Ask the Network[.]"
Network for Public Health Law
Hodge, James G., Jr.
2020-08-14
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ShakeOut Earthquake Drills During COVID 2020 [video]
This video provides addresses the following: "2020 ShakeOut: Earthquake planning During COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]"; "Shakeout Earthquake Drill: Earthquake Planning During COVID-19"; "CCS [Connect Consulting Services] 2020 CMS [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services] Emergency Preparedness Toolkit"; and "School Emergency Preparedness Toolkit." The duration of the video is 1 hour, 15 minutes, and 54 seconds.
Connect Consulting Services
2020-08-12
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Use of Defense Production Act Authorities to Support the Pandemic Response
From the Document: "The Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) is the primary source of presidential authorities to expedite and expand the critical supplies and services from the private sector that are needed to promote national defense. This includes both emergency preparedness and response activities conducted pursuant to title VI of The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as well as for the protection and restoration of critical infrastructure operations. The Act requires companies to prioritize government orders and contracts that are necessary to meet the response efforts associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Authorities can also be used to provide financial incentives and assistance to private industry to expand production and capacity for necessary supplies and resources. Four Defense Production Act authorities could be important tools in ongoing efforts to combat the threat of the coronavirus."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-08-11
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Online Event: The Scramble for Vaccines and the COVAX Facility [video]
From the Video Description: "The global scramble for Covid-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] vaccines is a historic enterprise, unprecedented in its breadth, scale, and speed. Although vaccine nationalism dominates the global vaccine landscape, with wealthy countries locking down vaccine supply for their sovereign purposes, COVAX has emerged as a promising, nascent, international initiative to develop and equitably distribute Covid-19 vaccines to benefit all countries. Under the joint leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), COVAX aims to develop and distribute two billion vaccines to the world's 20 percent most vulnerable by the end of 2021. The CSIS [Center for Strategic and International Studies] Commission on Strengthening America's Health Security is hosting this timely discussion of COVAX: How does it work? What will it cost? What will it take for COVAX to succeed? What role can the United States play in that effort? The panelists will discuss these issues and the implications they may have on the trajectory of the pandemic in the United States and around the world." The duration of the video is 1 hour 2 minutes and 3 seconds.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.)
2020-08-11
