Naval Research Laboratory (Appropriations Act, 1916):“[Conduct] exploratory and research work…necessary…for the benefit of Government service, including the construction, equipment, and operation of a laboratory….”
Documents
Department of Homeland Security
Vigilant Guard 08 Full Scale Exercise Plan
The National Planning Scenarios (NPS) and the establishment of the National Preparedness Priorities have steered the focus of homeland security toward a capabilities-based planning approach. Capabilities-based planning focuses on planning under uncertainty, since the next danger or disaster cannot be forecasted with complete accuracy.
Department of Homeland Security, FEMA
Exercise DETERMINED ACCORD Situation Manual (SITMAN)
The Situation Manual (SITMAN) with Facilitator notes provides guidance in conducting the Determined Accord influenza pandemic tabletop exercise (TTX). This guide is for “Facilitator Use Only” and provides more detailed information on the guidelines for conduct of the TTX, as well as the exercise objectives, scenario, and discussion topics.
Congressional Research Service
Federal and State Quarantine and Isolation Authority
In the wake of recent terrorist attacks and increasing fears about the spread of highly contagious diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and pandemic influenza, federal, state, and local governments have become increasingly aware of the need for a comprehensive public health response to such events.
Centers for Disease Control
Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virology Update
– Antigenic characteristics
– Transmission characteristics
– Severity of disease
– Antiviral resistance
– Intensity (surge) in US cases
India, World Bank
India Integrated Disease Surveillance Project
Global Situation. Influenza is an acute viral disease of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses A, B or C. These A, B and C viruses are antigenically distinct and there is no cross immunity between them. While all three influenza viruses may affect humans, in lower animals and birds, influenza A viruses are of primary concern.
Department of Homeland Security
2006 & 2007 Pre-Hurricane Scenario Analyses
The National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (NISAC) is a modeling, simulation, and analysis program comprised of personnel in the Washington D.C. area as well as at the Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. NISAC is mandated by Congress to be a “source of national expertise to address critical infrastructure protection” research and analysis.
U.S. Southern Command
U.S. Southern Command Mission and RC Role
US Southern Command is the recognized partner of choice and center of excellence for regional security affairs within a hemisphere of escalating importance; organized to support defense of the homeland and focused on achieving regional partnerships which …
•Are committed to democratic values and principles;
•Demonstrate respect for human rights;
North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command
NORAD-NORTHCOM SG: PM/OEHS Roles in Natural Disaster Support – Hurricane Katrina Perspective
• NORTHCOM: Initial OPCON and FHP guidance/requirements
• JFMCC: OPCON of Naval assets unless given TACON to JTF-Katrina
• JTF-Katrina: Once stood-up, NORTHCOM gave OPCON to assets in JOA; refine FHP guidance/requirements
Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Pandemic Influenza Plan
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Pandemic Influenza Plan addresses the Commonwealth’s response to and recovery from a pandemic influenza in a comprehensive and coordinated manner to ensure essential services across all sectors of state government can be maintained throughout the event period, which may last as long as 18-24 months. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) developed an Influenza Pandemic Plan (Health Component) in 2002, which was subsequently updated in 2006 and 2007.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Concept for NATO Land Powers Operating in Cold Weather Conditions
Individuals and units must always take precautions against the special conditions caused by weather. This is especially true for winter conditions with low temperatures, snow, wind, darkness, humidity, mist and rain. Units need to survive and be capable to conduct operations in such environment. This can only be achieved by gaining experiences through training and exercising under such conditions.
Congressional Research Service
Homeland Security: Roles and Missions for United States Northern Command
In 2002, President Bush signed a new Unified Command Plan (UCP) establishing United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to provide command and control of the Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) homeland defense efforts and to coordinate military support to civil authorities.
Congressional Research Service
The Role of the Department of Defense During A Flu Pandemic
A flu pandemic is a worldwide epidemic of an influenza virus. As such, the United States’ response to a flu pandemic would have both international and domestic components. Additionally, the domestic response effort would include contributions from every governmental level (local, state, tribal, and federal), non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
U.S. Navy
Naval Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airworthiness
The Navy’s Airworthiness Office (AIR-4.0P) is responsible for the independent engineering assessment of all aircraft (manned and unmanned) and airborne weapon systems to ensure these air vehicles can be operated safely within defined operating limits.
U.S. Northern Command
Joint Task Force Civil Support Command Brief
JTF-CS anticipates, plans and integrates USNORTHCOM Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Consequence Management operations and when directed, establishes command and control of DoD forces for a CBRNE incident to assist local authorities in saving lives, preventing injury, and providing temporary critical life support.
Intelligence Fusion Centers
Meth Lab Hazards to Emergency Responders
In November 2008, two special education teachers in South Bend, Indiana were arrested after a meth lab exploded in their home and caused a fire. According to law enforcement statistics, in 2008 the state of Indiana had a 31% increase in methamphetamine lab seizures since 2007. Recent disruption of meth “super labs” in Mexico may have opened up the market to smaller producers throughout the nation to supply demand for the drug.
North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command
Pandemic Influenza Chain Training Brief
•Occurs mostly during fall/winter in U.S.
•Spread by air-borne droplets
•Viral shedding begins before symptoms start and may continue after symptoms begin to resolve
•Symptoms –fever, dry cough, aches and pains, malaise, runny nose
•Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are extremely rare
•Symptoms may last 5-7 days in healthy individuals
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Evaluation of the Programme for Mainstreaming Gender in Poverty Reduction in Asia
The evaluation of the Programme for Mainstreaming Gender in Poverty Reduction in Asia, or Gender Mainstreaming Programme in Asia (GMP), was carried out in the framework of the corporate self-evaluation of the programmes and activities for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment which have been implemented by IFAD over the past several years.
Tanzania, World Bank
Joint Assistance Strategy for the United Republic of Tanzania FY2007 – FY2010
Through in-depth consultations, the Government of Tanzania finalized in June 2005 its second poverty reduction strategy called the “National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty”, or MKUKUTA, covering 2005-2010. The strategy identifies three clusters of broad outcomes: growth of the economy and reduction of income poverty; improvement of quality of life and social well-being; and governance and accountability.
Department of Defense
Armed Services Blood Program H1N1 Update
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.
North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command
National Exercise Program Overview
• NEP encompasses the following:
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
• Five-Year National Exercise Schedule
• Corrective Action Program (CAP)
• Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS) System
• President George W. Bush approved the NEP Implementation Plan (I-Plan) on April 11, 2007; the Homeland Security Council (HSC) and the Deputies Committee approved modifications to the NEP IPlan and Five-Year National Exercise Schedule in December 2008
North American Aerospace Defense Command
Memorandum of Agreement among NORAD, NENA, and NASNA
The purpose of this MOA is to provide guidance to, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for, NENA and NASNA member Public Safety Answering Points (Pass or 9-1-1 centers) to expedite the transmission of certain reported information to the NORAD Continental US (CONR) and Alaska (ANR) Regions and/or Sectors.
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Africa Command Overview
United States Africa Command, in concert with other U.S. Government agencies and international partners, conducts sustained security engagement through military-to-military programs, military-sponsored activities, and other military operations as directed to promote a stable and secure African environment in support of U.S. foreign policy.
Centers for Disease Control
Update on the epidemiology and clinical features of Novel H1N1
• January 2007 –“Novel influenza A” made a Nationally Notifiable Disease but CSTE –part of pandemic preparedness efforts
• RT-PCR for influenza capabilities developed by public health labs in U.S.
• Increasing numbers of swine influenza infections in humans being detected from improved surveillance
• Increasing efforts at states, CDC, and USDA to investigate human cases of swine influenza
U.S. Army
OTSG/USAMEDCOM 2009 H1N1 Flu Outbreak SITREP as of 191700JUNE2009
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway. More than 70 countries are now reporting cases of human infection with novel H1N1 flu.