Through case studies of terrorist struggles in a number of nations, this document analyzes the nature and impact of such terrorist counter-efforts on the value of defensive technologies deployed against them.
DHS enhanced its risk assessment by including three components - threat, vulnerability, and consequences - to estimate the relative risk of successful terrorist attacks on various urban areas.
The purpose of this guide is to provide community planners - as well as planners at the facility/community, state, and federal levels - with valuable insights and information that will help them in their efforts to plan for and respond to a mass casualty
The report reflects conclusions and recommendations from a body of work issued before and after 9/11 by GAO, the Inspectors General of DHS, State, and Justice, the 9/11 Commission, and other agencies and authorities.
This testimony, is based primarily on GAO's September 2005 report on passenger rail security (GAO-05-851) and selected program updates obtained in January 2007.
In this report, GAO makes 7 recommendations to improve DHS's oversight of cash advance funding for first responder grants and associated interest liabilities.
The IAEA - through its Department of Nuclear Safety and Security - is issuing guidance to emergency response teams that might be called to the front lines of a nuclear or radiological incident or accident.
This rule proposes to codify the scope of the TSA's existing inspection program and to require regulated parties to allow TSA & DHS officials to enter, inspect, and test property, facilities, and records relevant to rail transportation.
The "Ready or Not?" report includes state-by-state health preparedness scores based on 10 key indicators that assess the nation's health emergency-preparedness capabilities. All 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia were evaluated.
Fire and Emergency Medical Services will play a crucial role in the event of a pandemic. Planning for a pandemic influenza is a key goal. These resources are provided to assist first responders in preparing for a national flu pandemic.
