The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are once again partnering for National Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 12-16. This is a time for individuals, families, businesses and communities to understand their risk for flooding and take precautions to protect their families and homes in the event of flooding.
Battelle has been awarded a contract to manufacture 140 Chemical Vapor Sampling Systems at Battelle's Production and Field Support (PFS) facility in Dublin, Ohio. The systems sample chemical vapor in air at designated locations and store it in canisters that are then taken to Gold Star Laboratories for confirmatory analysis.
With so many citizens planning to enjoy the upcoming spring and summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers to be properly prepared by, among other things, educating themselves on the rules and regulations related to international travel.
Universal Detection Technology has unveiled the first-generation smartphone application for its RadSmart Device. The RadSmart is designed to detect radiation levels on surfaces, and in food, and, via bluetooth, to automatically send the collected data to a smartphone.
"The United States works on the frontline of livestock animal health research to defend against foreign animal, emerging, and zoonotic diseases that could threaten the U.S. livestock industry, food supply, and public health," said Homeland Security Under Secretary for Science and Technology Tara O'Toole. "To address Congressional requirements, this detailed, updated risk assessment reaffirms that we can build a safe and secure facility to meet this important mission."
The SCape CO/CBRN Escape Mask has received the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) seal of approval. This leading technology respirator is the only one of its kind that meets the stringent NIOSH standards for an escape respirator with 30 minute duration that can be used for CBRN and Carbon Monoxide protection.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of public events from March 12 to 17 in six communities in Mexico and the Caribbean to encourage residents to prepare for the 2012 hurricane season which begins June 1.
In the outcome of a highly competitive selection process, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has identified Upp Technology as a preferred IT Project and Staff Augmentation partner. The BCBSA provides multi-level support for 39 national BCBS healthcare plans, coordinating all initiatives in over 165 countries and territories throughout the world. Upp Technology currently holds the distinction of being one of a very few carefully selected preferred vendors whose services are made available to all BCBS plans.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recognized the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) as one of 17 rail and mass transit agencies from across the nation that earned TSA's highest rating of "Gold Standard" on the agency's most recent Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE) in recognition of the Authority's dedication to building a strong security program.
Avon Protection has announced that its C50 configurable mask has been sourced by the Malayan Police as part of its civil riot upgrade program. Designed to give optimum respiratory protection to law enforcement and police teams, the Avon C50 provides complete next-generation CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protection and is a widely sourced mask for first-line defense scenarios.
