The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published its annual report on foodborne disease outbreaks. Outbreaks provide important insights into how germs spread, which food and germ combinations cause illnesses, and how to prevent infections.
Before the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, insurers generally did not exclude or separately charge for coverage of terrorism risks. Since then, insurers realized the extent of possible terrorism losses. This report discusses the current program, changes, coverage, and background on terrorism insurance.
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) serves to improve the health, safety, and resilience of the United States. For the first time, the MRC and the National Association of County and City Health Officials have created a network profile to highlight ways in which members can share their expertise to fill gaps where local communities may lack the resources.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new report on scientific breakthroughs discovered by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers that led to new patents and inventions with the potential for commercial application and potential economic growth.
The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) has created the proposed Health Information Technology (IT) report and seeks public comment on whether the focus areas identified are appropriate, and whether the proposed next steps will lead to an environment that protects patient safety, promotes innovation, and avoids regulatory duplication.
The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management recently released the initial accident investigation report related to the radiological release at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, New Mexico. This report includes the initial investigation focused on the release, the related exposure to the workers, and the actions taken in response.
The leadership of both the Multi-State Fleet Response Working Group and its partners has released its first annual report for calendar year 2013. This report represents a culmination of activities and achievements of the working group since its formation in January 2013 as well as its strategic objectives for 2014.
The National Climate Assessment Report takes the most comprehensive look at climate change impacts in the United States. This report integrates four years of work by hundreds of experts from government, academia, corporations, and public-interest organizations.
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate and the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recently released an update to a detailed product guide listing biodetection technologies in this comprehensive compilation of commercially available detection devices and products. The updated guide is now available.
Shootings at Columbine High School, Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University, and Sandy Hook Elementary School have changed the way public safety officials patrol and secure their schools and universities. This report outlines the process to follow as schools and universities consider arming their police officers.
