Resilience / Recovery

House passes 911 bill
Bill facilitates migration from today’s 911 system to a IP-based 911 system to enable the public to access 911 from anywhere, anytime, and from any device
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3,000 life-saving radios go unused in Chicago
Motorola supplies city with sophisticated emergency radios, but aging radio towers can not take heavy digital equipment, so emergency communication upgrades must wait
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FCC orders creation of public safety network in 700 MHz band
It has taken some time, but finally the FCC says a portion of the soon-to-be-auctioned-off 700 MHz spectrum will be used for public safety; law enforcement, first responders, industry (largely) welcome decision
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FCC puts 700 MHz item on 31 July
Since 9/11 there have been calls for making part of the 700 MHz spectrum a dedicated public-safety band; the FCC is inching toward a ruling on the issue
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Decision on on 700 MHz nears
The need for emergency communication interoperability has prompted calls for using part of the 700 MHz band for public safety; industry heavyweights object, and the FCC is divided
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Dartmouth launches WMD respone simulation software
Sixteen hour course teaches first responders basic and advanced technqiues in handling WMD and explosive-related emergencies
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HHS launched flu pandemic blog
Sixteen experts in business, health care, and community organizers convene for a lively on-line discussion
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White House issues new directive for catastrophic emergency
Little-noticed new directives gives the presdient sweeping power to ensure “enduring constitutional government” during a catastrophic emergency
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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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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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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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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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Enterra to develop improved emergency response procedures
Enterra wins contract from ORNL to develop “a 21st century” civilian defense infrastructure
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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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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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