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The drones come out at Boston's RoboBusiness 2007
Vecna puts its BEAR rescue robot up against the iRobot Warrior; battlefield extraction technology has domestic cross-over possibilities
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Argonne announces GIS extension for tracking disabled
Emergency planners near a chemical weapons depot are convinced; a heightened emphasis on preparing the sick for emergencies ahead of time
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Treasury recommends direct deposit
Hurricane season puts elderly and disabled at risk of not getting their checks
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Canada to send WMD response aid to Indonesia
The two governments have a history of CBRN cooperation; C$250,000 will be used to fit out a special army unit
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Emergency management lawyers flourish
Jurisdictional and public health laws challenge attorneys general; a new check-list to help cities and counties take stock
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Terrorism fears grow among international businesses
Lloyds of London finds 36 percent predict being the victim of an attack; lots of chatter in the boardroom, but many companies remain unprepared
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Researchers identify 9/11-related lung ailment
High rates of sarcoidosis in the first year for firefighters at the World Trade Center
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Gates rejects gubernatorial control of Guard forces
Defense secretary accepts most of the recommendations of an independant commission; National Guard chief to get a fourth star?
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DHS asks first responders to suggest needed technologies
Sciene and Technology Directorate sets aside $8 million for its new TechSolutions portal; emergency officials can suggest technologies and solutions and in return receive funding for them
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Washington University makes strides in radiation treatment
Unlike previous efforts, protein-based agents shield cells from damage before and after exposure
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Verizon deploys mobile call centers to Georgia fire emergency
Cells on Wheels program enables emergency response teams to use their cell phones without disrupting commercial traffic
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Researchers use Google Earth to track bird flu
“Supermap” brings together known epidemiological research with an easy-to-use mapping system
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Financial group makes mega-catastrophe recommendations
Panel of banks and insurancce companies recommends stricter building codes and a government plan for WMD coverage
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Emergency response agencies turn to video game training
Virtual simulations can hone skills quickly and at a cheaper cost than live exercises; Aptima leads the way with Red Cape software
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Debate over 700 MHz intensifies
Communication problems during 9/11 and Katrina have prompted calls for dedicating a portion of the 700 MHz spectrum for public-sfatey use; commercial interest have other ideas, and the FCC is caught in the middle
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The long view
Strengthening School Violence Prevention
Violence by K-12 students is disturbingly common. Ensuring that schools have effective ways to identify and prevent such incidents is becoming increasingly important. Expanding intervention options and supporting K-12 school efforts in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) would help.
Huge Areas May Face Possibly Fatal Heat Waves if Warming Continues
A new assessment warns that if Earth’s average temperature reaches 2 degrees C over the preindustrial average, widespread areas may become too hot during extreme heat events for many people to survive without artificial cooling.
Trump’s Cuts to Federal Wildfire Crews Could Have “Scary” Consequences
President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this summer. States, tribes and fire chiefs are preparing for a fire season with minimal federal support.