Updates

Intergraph Provides Situational Awareness Tools for Security & Emergency Response Exercises

Intergraph announced its participation in Vigilant Shield, a U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) exercise that is one is a series of national training exercises focusing on national security and emergency response.

General Dynamics Participates in the Department of Homeland Security's Winter Storm Demonstration

In support of Winter Storm, General Dynamics provided its ChoiceID managed service solution, developed and delivered in cooperation with Lockheed Martin, for enrollment support and privilege hosting for the FRAC cards.

ICx Technologies Announces the Release of the Hospital Readiness Kit

The Hospital Readiness Kit is composed of a series of chemical-agent detection sensors designed to help hospital responders both during and after a crisis event.

The Clock Is Ticking: Pandemic Flu Exercises Prepare Marine Corps for Worst-Case Scenarios

CRA Inc. conducted a series of exercises designed to prepare multiple Marine Corps installations in the eastern United States for a devastating pandemic flu outbreak.

Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) Opens Regional Office in Washington DC

This new office opening represents PHFE's third regional office location, and will allow staff to more effectively manage PHFE programs based in the National Capital Region.

Coast Guard Meets Safe Port Act Deadline

The International Maritime Organization's long-range identification and tracking system will provide an unclassified system for tracking more than 40,000 ships worldwide by the end of 2008.

South Carolina Emergency Management Agency Standardizes on AreaRAE Wireless Sensor Networks

The state is now standardizing on AreaRAE compatible equipment to aid in data interoperability and mutual aid response.

Applied Global Technologies' Emergency Communication Systems Impact State of Florida

The 146th Expeditionary Signal Battalion based in Jacksonville, Fla., recently received several new pieces of communication equipment that will improve interactions between state agencies and local authorities during emergencies.

Delta's New Barrier Debris Covers Improve Safety & Security

The new debris screens reduce visual and physical access to the intra-barrier area for security and safety purposes. They also will keep explosives, such as hand grenades, from being thrown into the barricade area.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Releases Comprehensive Regulations for Securing High-Risk Chemical Facilities

Federal security regulations for high-risk chemical facilities have now been imposed by DHS. Owners of certain chemical facilities will be required to complete a preliminary screening assessment to determine the level of risk associated with the facility.