Author: United States Government Accountability OfficePublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422313756
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Homeland Security: Progress has Been Made to Address the Vulnerabilities Exposed by 9/11, but Continued Federal Action is Needed to Further Mitigate Security Risks
Author: United States Government Accountability OfficePublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422313756
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Maritime Security: Federal Agencies Have Taken Actions to Address Risks Posed by Seafarers, but Efforts can be Strengthened
Author: Charles A. JesczekPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437980287
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
The State Dept. and two components of the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard, are responsible for preventing illegal immigration at U.S. seaports and identifying individuals who are potential security risks. The International Labor Org. adopted the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention (ILO 185) to establish an international framework of seafarer identification documents and reduce their vulnerability to fraud. This report examines: (1) measures fed. agencies take to address risks posed by foreign seafarers; (2) the challenges in tracking illegal entries by foreign seafarers and how DHS enforces penalties; and (3) the implementation status of ILO 185. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.
Homeland Security: Applying Risk Management Principles to Guide Federal Investments
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422313572
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Ciottone's Disaster Medicine E-Book
Author: Gregory R. CiottonePublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323358462
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1050
Book Description
The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition, thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks and the threat of biological warfare. Part 1 offers an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster medicine and management, while Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate quick reference in a real-time setting. - Quickly grasp key concepts, including identification of risks, organizational preparedness, equipment planning, disaster education and training, and more advanced concepts such as disaster risk reduction, tactical EMS, hazard vulnerability analysis, impact of disaster on children, and more. - Understand the chemical and biologic weapons known to exist today, as well as how to best manage possible future events and scenarios for which there is no precedent. - Consult this title on your favorite e-reader. - Be prepared for man-made disasters with new sections that include Topics Unique to Terrorist Events and High-Threat Disaster Response and Operational Medicine (covering tactical and military medicine). - Get a concise overview of lessons learned by the responders to recent disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti, Hurricane Sandy, the 2014 Ebola outbreak, and active shooter events like Sandy Hook, CT and Aurora, CO. - Learn about the latest technologies such as the use of social media in disaster response and mobile disaster applications. - Ensure that everyone on your team is up-to-date with timely topics, thanks to new chapters on disaster nursing, crisis leadership, medical simulation in disaster preparedness, disaster and climate change, and the role of non-governmental agencies (NGOs) in disaster response – a critical topic for those responding to humanitarian needs overseas. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2013
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Homeland SecurityPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : National security
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2008, Part 2, 110-1 Hearings
Author: Department of Homeland Security Status Report
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2008, Part 3, February 13, 2007, 110-1 Hearings, *
Author: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2009, Part 3, 110-2 Hearings
Author: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Author: Caldwell (au) CaldwellPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437987907
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
This report reviews the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) framework for securing critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR), and subsequent agency comments. The report provides information on: (1) how DHS coordinates with CIKR stakeholders to identify overlaps and gaps in CIKR security activities across all sectors; (2) how DHS addresses these potential overlaps in CIKR security activities; and (3) how DHS addresses CIKR security gaps. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.