CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization.
U.S. hospitals are significantly better prepared for disasters and public health emergencies now than they were in 2001, but much work remains to be done, according to a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study.
The new entity will feature SAFRAN's industry-leading ID management, plus Homeland Protection's world-class aviation safety, checked baggage screening, military & critical infrastructure protection together with new growth platforms in Chem/Bio, X-ray and Radiation/Nuclear detection.
ICx has announced the promotion of Colin Cumming to posts of President and Chief Executive Officer. Cumming was founder and CEO of Nomadics for 11 years prior to its merging with ICx Technologies.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has given the course the designator AWR-149-W. This designation makes it possible for response organizations to use grant funds to pay for bulk registrations.
The ChemProTM100, a handheld detector for the field detection and classification of CWAs & selected TICs, provides industry-leading sensitivity and false-alarm rejection capabilities in the most user-friendly and low-maintenance package in its class.
CPG 101 completes the requirements of HSPD-8, Annex I, to develop a "national integrated planning system." Combined with the Integrated Planning System (IPS) guidance provided by the Department of Homeland Security, the vision of a vertically integrated planning system providing for a consistent planning process across all levels of government is realized.
