The IP Access International's Isis dual-satellite network offers the unique ability to seamlessly transition between West Coast and East Coast teleports in the event of any natural disaster. IPA's redundant satellite options and independent earth stations on both coasts make IPA the only provider to guarantee continuing communications in a regional disaster.
The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) focused on the United States' security through the development and application of world-class science and technology, have joined forces to create this new program in order to better prepare future leaders in emergency management.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. The proposed rules, which are available for public comment for 120 days, implement the landmark bipartisan FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The FDA encourages Americans to review and comment on these important proposed rules.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has signed a license agreement with VaxInnate Corporation under which Emergent acquired the exclusive right to manufacture and sell VaxInnate's pandemic influenza vaccine candidate in the United States. The product candidate, a recombinant vaccine, has the potential to be produced quickly, at high yields, and in a cost-effective manner.
Cubic Corporation will deploy thousands of Mesh Asset Tags (MATs) as well as their Web-based Device Management Center (DMC) asset visibility system to bases near Kandahar and Bagram, where the technology will be used to track and process equipment being redeployed or returned home in the drawdown of troops from Afghanistan.
"The Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience recognizes outstanding response to a catastrophic incident and leadership in fostering resilient and prepared communities," said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. "Jane Cage and the Joplin community demonstrate this spirit of resilience and strength, serving as models for communities across our nation."
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Health IT Patient Safety Action and Surveillance Plan. The Plan, which builds on the Department's overall commitment to patient safety, is open for public comment through Feb. 4, 2013 and addresses recommendations made in the 2011 Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report, Health IT and Patient Safety: Building Safer Systems for Better Care.
Statement by President Barack Obama on the announcement that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson will be leaving the administration yearly next year.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the rule for pathogens in drinking water, including setting a limit for the bacteria E. coli to better protect public health. Under the revised rule, public drinking water systems are required to notify the public if a test exceeds the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for E. coli in drinking water.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) recently received the 2012 State Fire Marshal's Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the fire service made by those outside of the service. WPI was recognized for their work on devices that precisely locate first responders inside buildings and can warn them of threats from toxic gases.
