Updates

Logos Inc. Introduces Unique Product for Hazardous Material Spill Control and Containment

"FlowStop is a powerful, environmentally friendly system that is economically sound," says Perry Beatty, president of Logos Inc.; "Its ease of operation speeds the entire process, controlling contaminated fluids more rapidly & more effectively than anything else available. It's a valuable asset to any hazmat or emergency operations team."

Perceptics Launches Mobile Under Vehicle Inspection System

"The Perceptics UVIS (Under Vehicle Inspection System) mobile unit is ideal for facility access control, secondary or overflow inspection lanes, or where installation of an in-ground UVIS system is not feasible," said Perceptics President John Dalton.

Advantage 400 Series Half-Mask Respirator Offers Exceptional Comfort and Breakthrough Design

MSA's innovative Advantage 420 Respirator allows users to quickly adjust the mask to meet individual needs.

Updated Federal Guidelines to Fight 2009 H1N1 Influenza Offer Many Options to Schools

The school guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is part of a broader national framework to respond to the H1N1 influenza that encourages citizens to be vaccinated against the virus and to take other actions to avoid infection. The CDC anticipates more illness after the school year starts, because flu viruses typically are transmitted more easily in the fall and winter.

Smiths Detection Launches Bio-SEEQ PLUS, an Advanced Hand-Held Bio-Agent Detector

The Bio-SEEQ PLUS, a next-generation hand-held biological testing unit designed for global military and emergency-response applications, has the ability to provide lab-quality results in the field.

Motorola & Five Other Project 25 Equipment Manufacturers Demonstrate P25 Interoperability in Motorola's DHS-Recognized Lab

"Motorola continues to seek out opportunities to drive and enhance interoperability within the Project 25 industry. This includes our engineering investment in Project 25 standards development along with our participation and leadership in informal and formal interoperability testing," said Brenda Herold, Motorola Corporate Vice President, Government & Public Safety Products, Enterprise Mobility Solutions.

FEMA Awards More Than 200 AFG Grants to Texas Fire Departments

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $173,865 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program to local fire departments and organizations in the state of Texas.

Code Calling: Web-Based Emergency Preparedness Platform Revolutionizes Hospital System for Internal Crisis Communications

LiveProcess, the leader in web-based emergency-preparedness solutions, launches a versatile system that standardizes the intricate hospital incident "code-calling" process and allows end users to customize every aspect of the process, which can vary from code to code and hospital to hospital.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Announces $42 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Explosive Detection Systems at Three Airports

"Recovery Act projects are utilizing the latest science and technology to secure our country while creating jobs locally. These new inline explosives detection systems will strengthen airport security and streamline the baggage screening process," said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano.

Environics Awarded Multi-Million Euro Contract to Help Protect the Indian Army

The contract, which includes funding for ChemPro100i ("ChemPro100 Improved") multi-purpose detectors and other devices, strengthens the Finland-based Environics position in Asia, and especially in the rapidly-growing Indian market.