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Prepare for the Unexpected With New North Safety Biohazard PPE Kit
North Safety Products Biohazard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Kit reduces potential workers' exposure against a broad range of pathogens, resulting from natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and other threats from influenza or occupational exposures to microorganisms, such as HIV, Hepatitis or Norovirus.
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Nater Associates, Ltd. Unveils New Corporate Mail Room Security Products
Felix P. Nater, President and Owner of Nater Associates, a Long Island based Workplace Security Management Consulting Company, announces the introduction of a Corporate Mail Room Security Program which is designed to enhance mail room policies, procedures and operations.
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Natural Disasters and Prevention
Global Warming Implicated in China's Killer Typhoons
Global warming is contributing to an unusually harsh typhoon season in China, that started around a month early and has left thousands dead or missing.
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India, Others Work on Region's First Disaster Management Policy
India and seven other South Asian countries which bore the brunt of nature's fury in the recent past, came together to work on region's first disaster management policy.
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Update on Flood Situation in 6 Provinces
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has reported on the flooding situation in many areas, which resulted from recent heavy downpours, and indicated that so far 6 provinces have been affected.
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Nan Villagers Evacuated After Landslides, Deluge
Continuous rainfall has led to landslides in Nan's Thung Chang and Chalermprakiat districts, prompting officials to evacuate locals to temporary shelters.
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Phitsanulok Residents Warned of Flooding
The Phitsanulok disaster prevention and mitigation office and Nakhon Phisanulok Municipality issued stern warning of flooding to people living in towns.
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Caste Discrimination Clouds Relief Effort in Flood-Hit Rajasthan
In the recent unprecedented floods that hit the Thar desert in Rajasthan, relief efforts have been dogged by allegations of caste bias.
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Homeland Security
Stabenow, Bouchard Differ on Homeland Security Issues
Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow and Republican challenger Mike Bouchard differ on what should be done to better defend the U.S. against terrorism, and respond to natural disasters.
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NAR Joins Department of Homeland Security in Launching National Preparedness Month 2006
The National Association of Realtors is joining with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to launch National Preparedness Month 2006, which takes place throughout September.
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Auditors Find Outdated Information Used in Visa Waiver Decisions
Washington Congressional Investigators are saying Homeland Security used outdated information when it decided to continue a visa waiver program.
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Editorial

The September 11, 2001 attacks exposed a new face of terrorism to the world. The fifth anniversary of the fateful day was marked with solemn remembrances.

US Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, reviewed efforts in emergency preparedness and related areas. He said that the focus is on integrating national capabilities to prevent and respond to all threats through strong partnerships across all sectors.

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Title A Crucial Part of Public Health Crisis Response
Author Tim L. Tinker
Company Widmeyer Communications
Synopsis
Since Sept. 11, a number of high profile health scares have vividly demonstrated how difficult it is to provide clear and consistent information to affected individuals, the professionals who come to their aid and the public at large.
 
Title Transportation Risk Management: A New Paradigm
Author Mark Abkowitz
Company Vanderbilt University
Synopsis
Over the past decade, risk management has been evolving into a core business practice in the government and in the industry. In the transportation sector, the overarching risk management objective has been to reduce accident likelihood and severity.
 
Title Legal Issues in Emergency Response to Terrorism Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials
Author William C. Nicholson
Company Widener University School of Law
Synopsis
This piece explores the legal underpinnings for use of the incident command system, mutual aid agreements, and standard operating procedures in the context of a terrorism event involving hazardous materials.
 
 
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