Reports

Evaluation of Consumer Personal Protective Equipment: Emergency Escape Masks - a Report Issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The CPSC staff determined the testing considered to be the most important in evaluating effectiveness. That testing focused on function, human-factors issues, durability, and flammability.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO): Border Security - Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry

The GAO examined Customs & Border Protection traveler inspection efforts, the progress made, & the challenges that remain in staffing & training at ports of entry & the progress CBP has made in developing strategic plans & performance criteria.

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Mass Shooting/Active Shooter First Responder Awareness Card - A Response Sheet Provided by August Vernon and the Wisconsin Chapter of Arson Investigators

This guide is designed to be used to assist with responses, training, planning, and exercises.

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The Federal Transit Administration Issues the Fiscal Year 2008 Action Plan for Its Office of Safety and Security

The Federal Transit Administration spells out its commitment to the continuous improvement of safety, security, and emergency preparedness capabilities in the public transportation industries.

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Public Health Emergency Exercise Toolkit, Developed by the Columbia University School of Nursing and Hosted by the New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education (NYCEPCE)

This toolkit is intended to guide local public health-agency staffs in: (1) developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency drills and exercises; and (2) facilitating the public-health aspects of larger, multi-agency emergency exercise events.

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Pandemic Flu - Take the Lead Working Together to Prepare Now - A Community Leaders' Toolkit Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

This toolkit provides: Information leaders need to know about pandemic flu; ready-to-use and ready-to-tailor resources prepared by HHS and CDC; and ideas and materials to help organizations prepare and to encourage other organizations to get involved.

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Lab Matters - A Public Health Balancing Act, More Disease, Fewer Dollars: A Report issued by the Association of Public Health Laboratories

This report covers funding strategies, maximizing staff resources, and viruses and diseases that are still a real threat.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Key Emergency Response Facilities Could Be Strengthened

Federal efforts to respond to nuclear and radiological threats and to protect key emergency response facilities could be strengthened in various ways.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Fact Sheet - Interstate Mutual Aid and Assistance: Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Tips for the Water Sector

This fact sheet was created in response to requests by utilities and other water-sector stakeholders for more information about options for interstate mutual aid, specifically the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, or EMAC.

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Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders

A guide on public health responses to emergencies that is specifically tailored for public officials (e.g., mayors, governors, county executives, emergency managers) and first responders.

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