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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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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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The long view
Researchers Offer Hard-Hit Communities Solutions for Flood Recovery and Resilience
Long before flash floods damaged communities in Ohio and Marion counties this month, West Virginia University researchers were studying community resilience in flood-devastated areas of the state. The toolkit they developed will help communities better prepare for such emergencies and recover quicker.