Disasters

Prisons present unique emergency response challenges
California-based LETRA leads the way is training and procedure development; New Mexico provides a case study
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California refines mass casualty procedures
Without a state coroner at the helm, county officials look to coordinate procedures and establish standards
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New continuity procedures go into effect for England's lawyers
Regulations demand periodic risk management reviews, procedures to respond to IT failures, and an assessment of client-related credit risks
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TVI announces earnings, discusses internal ethical isssues
Revenue is up but profits are down for this supplier of first responder equipmemt; two executives are fired after an internal audit identifies questionable transactions
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Enterra to develop improved emergency response procedures
Enterra wins contract from ORNL to develop “a 21st century” civilian defense infrastructure
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Weather Service officials resign
David Johnson and John Jones step down; budgetary matters at issue, also management problems
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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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