On August 18, 2010, shelter manufacturer DHS Technologies LLC will be showcasing several of its mobile emergency facilities, including a field hospital, surge facility and incident command post, during a disaster management demonstration in DuPont, Washington.
The ChemProFX is a permanently mounted gas and vapor detector that provides continuous protection of buildings, subways, and other fixed infrastructures from the threat of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) & selected Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). It has industry-leading sensitivity and false alarm rejection in a user friendly, low-maintenance package.
Idaho Technology has signed a licensing agreement with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, acting through its DuPont Qualicon Business, covering reagents or methods using SYBR Green I technology and post-PCR melting curve analysis.
"This pilot will enable us to test explosives detection equipment that has been specially modified to withstand adverse weather and operating conditions such as high heat and humidity," said John Sammon, TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Assistant Administrator, Office of Transportation Sector Network Management.
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) National Weather Service has issued its latest forecast for the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season, reaffirming its May forecast of an active Atlantic hurricane season. In light of this latest forecast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reminds Americans living in coastal states that the time is now to ensure that their families are prepared for a hurricane and/or other emergency.
The Guardian GTX is one of the lightest-weight boots on the market today. This new line of footwear combines comfort with excellent traction and protection against the harsh elements that patrol and tactical officers encounter on the job.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has selected the IRMS 360|Enterprise solution suite for multi-phase deployment in a hosted environment to manage the state's emergency supply tracking. The software, including IRMS|WM Warehouse Management and IRMS|EM Emergency Management, will provide the DHHS with real-time visibility and accurate tracking of the state's critical emergency resources.
"Homeland security begins with hometown security, and our efforts to confront threats in our communities are most effective when they are led by local law enforcement and involve strong collaboration with the communities and citizens they serve," said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano.
This September marks the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM). Led by FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps & The Advertising Council, NPM is a nationwide effort encouraging individuals, families, businesses and communities to work together and take action to prepare for emergencies.
"TSA has taken another step forward in strengthening the security of air travel," said TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Administrator John S. Pistole. "Screening all cargo on domestic passenger aircraft adds another layer to our already robust security system and ensures that TSA is doing everything possible to ensure the safety of air travel."
