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Draft Report: National Space Weather Strategy

Domestic Preparedness May 15, 2015

The National Science and Technology Council’s Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability requests public comments on the draft 2015 National Space Weather Strategy for its Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction. Submit comments by 29 May 2015 for consideration. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/30/2015-10113/national-science-and-technology-council-national-space-weather-strategy

Public-Safety Broadband Network: FirstNet Should Strengthen Internal Controls and Evaluate Lessons Learned

Domestic Preparedness May 9, 2015

This report by the Government Accountability Office details (a) FirstNet’s progress carrying out its responsibilities and establishing internal controls; (b) the estimated network cost and FirstNet’s plans to become self-funding; and (c) the lessons that can be learned from the early builder projects. http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/669861.pdf

A Guide to Operating Public Shelters in a Radiation Emergency

Domestic Preparedness May 6, 2015

This report has been developed to assist with planning and response efforts related to shelter operations in a radiation emergency. It provides information and guidance about screening for radioactive contamination, decontamination, radiation monitoring, registration, health surveillance, and communications. http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/pdf/operating-public-shelters.pdf

Collaboration

Domestic Preparedness April 29, 2015

Featured in this issue: Making Collaboration Work Enablers & Barriers, By Bruce Martin; Collaborations Real-World Challenges, By Sarah Tidman; The Public Health Response Solution (or at Least a Bridge), By Greg Burel; The Evolution of Planning for Animals in Disasters, By Elizabeth Serca-Dominguez & Richard Green; Prepare Them While

Preventing Another Boston Marathon Bombing: Reviewing the Lessons Learned from the 2013 Terror Attack

Domestic Preparedness April 25, 2015

In March 2014, the Committee on Homeland Security completed its investigation of the Boston Marathon bombing, which occurred on 15 April 2013, and released a report detailing four areas needing improvement and it’s recommendations. In this follow-up report, the Committee explores some of those changes, and details areas where further

National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Domestic Preparedness April 12, 2015

The emergence of drug resistance in bacteria is reversing the miracles of the past 80 years of antibiotics, with drug choices for the treatment of many bacterial infections becoming increasingly limited, expensive, and, in some cases, nonexistent. This report provides a roadmap to guide the nation in rising to this

Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Legal Challenges and Solutions

Domestic Preparedness April 11, 2015

This report examines the various legal issues that arise with respect to the sharing of cybersecurity intelligence, with a special focus on two distinct concepts: (a) sharing of cyber- information within the government’s possession; and (b) sharing of cyber information within the possession of the private sector. http://www.fas.org:8080/sgp/crs/intel/R43941.pdf

Progress Report: Superstorm Sandy Recovery Efforts

Domestic Preparedness April 8, 2015

This report is a reference tool on Superstorm Sandy recovery and rebuilding efforts to date. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure continuously engages in Hurricane Sandy oversight through regular agency briefings and updates, hearings, requests for information, and staff visits to affected areas to observe project

Preparedness Leadership Council (PLC) Report: Optimal Biothreat Preparedness: Impeded by Deficits in Funding, Training & Risk Communication

Domestic Preparedness April 1, 2015

There continues to be a rise in emerging infectious disease threats, as well as diseases that are reemerging due to globalization, drug resistance, and declining participation in vaccination programs. The outbreak of Ebola proved that, although the United States had plans in place, much of the nation was still surprised

Training Challenge

Domestic Preparedness March 30, 2015

Featured in this issue: Training Challenge – Choosing the Best Learning Approach, By Glen Rudner; Learning How to Provide Tactical Medical Support Under Fire, By Philip J. Beck; Financial Planning for the Next Ebola Threat, By Chris N. Mangal; Cadet Programs – Mending Police-Community Relations, By Samuel Johnson; Hospital Threats

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Draft Report: National Space Weather Strategy

Public-Safety Broadband Network: FirstNet Should Strengthen Internal Controls and Evaluate Lessons Learned

A Guide to Operating Public Shelters in a Radiation Emergency

Collaboration

Preventing Another Boston Marathon Bombing: Reviewing the Lessons Learned from the 2013 Terror Attack

National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Cybersecurity and Information Sharing: Legal Challenges and Solutions

Progress Report: Superstorm Sandy Recovery Efforts

Preparedness Leadership Council (PLC) Report: Optimal Biothreat Preparedness: Impeded by Deficits in Funding, Training & Risk Communication

Training Challenge

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