The goals of the Federal Emergency Management Agency efforts with social media are to: (a) provide timely and accurate information related to disaster-preparedness response and recovery operations; (b) provide the public with another avenue for insight into the agency's operations; and (c) engage in what has already become a critical medium in today's world of communications.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a guidance document that should help manufacturers develop diagnostic tests for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
American Military University (AMU) was named the 2009 recipient of the IAEM (International Association of Emergency Managers) Academic Recognition Award for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs in emergency and disaster management.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a task order by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide technical services that will enhance the communication of information across the Immigration and Customs Enforcement enterprise.
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Interoperability & Compatibility (OIC), a branch of the department's Science and Technology Directorate, has for the first time
demonstrated the interoperability of information-sharing products enabled by the full suite of new Emergency Data eXchange Language (EDXL) standards.
The Pavilion and Theater area will serve as a hub for government attendees not only to obtain information on data centers, virtualization, modernization, consolidation, and "green" computing, but also to learn how to utilize data centers to serve their own programs and/or agencies.
"Securing our Northern border while facilitating legitimate travel and trade requires a strategic combination of technology, personnel, and infrastructure," said DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Janet Napolitano. "This technology enhances our capability to guard against terrorism and criminal threats while expediting border crossings for lawful trade and travel."
The Griffin family of GC/MS instruments offers high-performance detection, identification, and confirmation for compounds of interest. These systems have a ruggedized design for rapid on-site analysis. The ChemSense multi-dimensional analysis systems provide the same high performance in a specialized design for continuous indoor air monitoring and detection.
Peter Slabbert, Avon Rubber's Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted to be a part of this important project. Our FM12 mask and filters have been tested in the most stringent of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) environments. Add this to its ease of integration with other PPE equipment, and you have a CBRN suit that is completely fit for its purpose."
