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- APTA President Submits Testimony for Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology
- WASHINGTON, July 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In light of the London and Madrid transit attacks, a special hearing has been called to address rail security in the United States and how to make rail transit more secure. Needs, vulnerabilities and best practices aWASHINGTON, July 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In light...
- Research articles 2005-07-26
- Emergency Preparedness: Federal Funds for First Responders
- The report addresses the need to balance expeditious distribution of first responder funds to states and localities with accountability for effective use of those funds and summarized major findings related to funding distribution delays and delays involving funds received by local governments, as presented in reports issued by the Department...
- White papers 2004-05-13
- Homeland Security: Coordinated Planning and Standards Needed to Better Manage First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region
- Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Capital Region NCR, comprising jurisdictions including the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia, has been recognized as a significant potential target for terrorism. The paper reports on what federal funds have been allocated to NCR jurisdictions...
- White papers 2004-06-24
- Homeland Security: Managing First Responder Grants to Enhance Emergency Preparedness in the National Capital Region
- The report examines the use of federal funds emergency preparedness funds allocated to National Capital Region NCR jurisdictions, the challenges within the NCR to organizing and implementing efficient and effective preparedness programs, any emergency preparedness gaps that remain in the NCR, and the Department of Homeland Security's DHS role in...
- White papers 2005-07-14
- Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region Reflects the Need for Coordinated Planning and Performance Goals
- Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Capital Region NCR, comprising jurisdictions has been recognized as a significant potential target for terrorism. The paper reports on what federal funds have been allocated to NCR jurisdictions for emergency preparedness; what challenges exist within NCR to organizing and implementing...
- White papers 2004-05-01
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security
- The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) requires the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate EPR of the Department of Homeland Security DHS to coordinate federal emergency management activities. The law consolidates federal emergency authorities and resources into EPR - but not terrorism preparedness activities, which are administered by the...
- White papers 2003-06-25
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- Conference on Emergency Preparedness and People with Disabilities
- News Advisory: WHAT: First-ever Conference on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities WHO: The National Capital Region with the support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with The National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) Secretary Tom Ridge, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Secretary Norman Mineta,...
- Research articles 2004-09-14
- Summit tackles tough issues: emergency response organizations meet to discuss key issues for state and local preparedness
- The nation's principal state and local emergency responder associations met for the second time this year to continue an in-depth dialogue on all-hazards emergency preparedness and homeland security. The National Emergency Preparedness and Response Partnership Summit II, hosted by the National Emergency Management Association, was held in Washington, D.C. on...
- Research articles 2003-08-01
- General Wesley Clark, Former NATO Commander of U.S. Allied Forces, Discusses Emergency Preparedness Communication; Critical Texas Homeland Security Communications Needs Addressed by National, State and Local Public Safety Officials
- HOUSTON -- Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) today hosted a conference in Houston devoted to improving interoperable communications and emergency preparedness. The conference highlighted the vital role of communication in overall public safety and homeland security in Texas and focused on the day-to-day and emergency communications needs facing police, fire, emergency...
- Research articles 2005-06-14
- Acting Homeland Security Under Secretary/FEMA Head Named
- Last month, President George W. Bush designated R. David Paulison, administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration, acting under secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response and head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA. Paulison is a 30-year veteran of fire and emergency services...
- Research articles 2005-10-01
- White House: disabilities, emergency preparedness.(Federal Register)(Brief Article)
- White House: disabilities, emergency preparedness. President Bush signs Executive Order 13347, creating the Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities. The body will be chaired by Homeland Security ch White House: disabilities, emergency preparedness. President Bush signs Executive Order 13347, creating the...
- Research articles 2004-07-30
- PSCP committee moves forward with emergency preparedness agenda: Representatives from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Homeland Security speak on preparing for pandemic.(Public Safety and Crime Prevention)(Brief article)
- NLC's Public Safety and Crime Prevention PSCP steering committee tentatively approved policy to recommend reforms to the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ensure the nation's emergency preparedness and response capabilities At the PSCP fall meeting, held Sept....
- Research articles 2006-10-09
- No consensus on FEMA focus: experts disagree on merits of FEMA preparedness function.(Homeland Security)
- EVEN BEFORE the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA was deluged with criticism for its poor handling of the emergency response effort after Hurricane Katrina, a plan to drastically reorganize the agency had been put forth by Department of Homeland Security DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff. ...
- Research articles 2005-12-01
- Volume speaks volumes about homeland security.(News and Trends)(Homeland Security Deskbook)(Brief Article)
- Can you guess which of the following groups, offices, and councils are part of the Department of Homeland Security DHS? The Homeland Security Council. The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism. The Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office. The Terrorist Threat Integration Center. The Homeland Security...
- Research articles 2005-01-01
- Supporting the Homeland Security Information Infrastructure With Web-Based Integration, Collaboration, Data Management, and Security Solutions
- Information sharing and systems are an integral part of the National Strategy for Homeland Security. The Strategy aligns and focuses homeland security functions into six critical mission areas including: intelligence and warning; border and transportation security; domestic counterterrorism; protecting critical infrastructure and key assets; defending against catastrophic threats; and emergency...
- White papers 2002-09-01
- Shifting priorities: congressional incentives and the homeland security granting process.
- In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 2001, the federal government has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to homeland security through a massive reorganization and the creation of a new cabinet-level department as well as through exponentially greater spending on counterterrorist security. The Department of...
- Research articles 2005-07-01
- Research and Markets: Vision Conference Special Study on Homeland Security
- Business Editors DUBLIN, Ireland--BUSINESS WIRE--May 18, 2004 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The 2003 Vision Conference Special Study on Homeland Security to their offering. Budget forecast for DHS, DOD, Other Federal AgenciesOpportunities for: - Border and Transportation Security - Emergency Preparedness...
- Research articles 2004-05-18
- Utah gets federal aid for security
- Utah will receive $20.3 million in grants from the Department of Homeland Security to beef up planning and preparedness programs. The state's share of the total $2.5 billion the department will give out in 2005 will be used for equipment, training, planning and exercises, officials said Friday. ...
- Research articles 2004-12-05
- Thousands of Homeland Security Professionals to Convene in D.C. May 25 - 26 for Three Co-Located Events: GOVSEC, U.S. LAW and READY
- News Advisory: WHAT: GOVSEC, The Government Security Expo and Conference; U.S. LAW, The U.S. Law Enforcement Conference and Exposition; READY, The Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference and Exposition Details: GOVSEC, U.S. LAW, and READY bring together over 9,000 of our nation's government security, law enforcement, and emergency responders at the...
- Research articles 2005-05-16
- The Case for a Department of Homeland Security - Purpose for the New Department.(Brief Article)
- Congress is establishing a new department whose mission would be to secure borders, synthesize and analyze intelligence on terrorist threats, work with state and local authorities in threat preparedness, protect the public from weapons of mass destruction, help train and equip first responders, and manage emergencies....
- Research articles 2002-10-01
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