The RAZOR CRP BioThreat-X Kit represents the first U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) system capable of testing for 10 biothreat agents at one time - in the field, with results available in 30 minutes. The RAZOR CRP BioThreat-X Kit contains polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays developed in DoD laboratories.
"At DHS, we are committed to working with our partners and leveraging our wide range of expertise and resources to combat human trafficking," said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. "If we all do our part to learn the signs of human trafficking and report them to authorities, we can better prevent human trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute traffickers."
There is still time to make a New Year's resolution, it's not too late to join the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign in determining, announcing, and following important online safety resolutions for 2012.
Because of the fluid nature of the disaster, the 189th Airlift Wing requested deployment of Region 6's Tactical Command Package (TAC-PAK) Ultra-Agile briefcase mobile command system, manufactured by 308 SYSTEMS. For 16 days, the briefcase-sized command and communication system provided both operational and welfare/morale communications traffic linking the 150-person tent city with the trailer-based Mobile Emergency Operations Center (MEOC), Joint Operations Center, and Unit Command Posts.
TrueVector Technologies has introduced a web-based interactive drawing solution for Emergency Responder web mapping software intended for use by federal, state, and local governments, and by other Emergency Responder organizations. The first deployment of the technology is by Defense Group Inc. (DGI), which will market this drawing solution as part of its CoBRA® WEB Mapping within the CoBRA Crisis Management and Emergency Response business unit.
"Bob brings extraordinary talent and great depth and breadth of experience in homeland security that is invaluable to CRA as we grow and continue to serve our clients," said Harriette Terbell, a member of the CRA Board of Directors. "Bob joining CRA is an exciting new development and an integral part of CRA's 'going forward' strategy."
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the emergency management community as a whole often talk about the importance of engaging the whole community in how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. FEMA's newest blog provides an opportunity to offer some helpful feedback.
"Law enforcement agencies are seeing increased efficiencies, the elimination of repetitive tasks, and the instant availability of tips and leads to a nationwide law enforcement audience through the eGuardian system," said Neil Schlisserman, Vice President of the Memex Solutions Team at SAS. "We welcome the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the FBI in this important initiative."
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), which provides not only information on toxic chemical disposals and other releases into the nation's air, land, and water resources but also some helpful information on waste management and pollution prevention activities in towns and cities across the country.
The International Disaster Conference & Expo has released its completed program for IDCE2012, January 17-19, in New Orleans. The impressive roster of speakers and exhibitors, relevant to all aspects of disaster management - including preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation - fulfills the conference management's promise to stage the most comprehensive disaster-management industry conference and exposition ever.
