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May 21, 2008
Volume 5
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Biotoxin threat nipped in the blood

By Doug Page, Homeland1 Contributor
One of the most frightening threat scenarios facing emergency responders is the release of a dangerous biotoxin in a large public space, such as a crowded stadium, tunnel, shopping mall or train station.

The key to treatment for those exposed to such agents is speed, yet no reliable method currently exists for quick, efficient diagnosis of human exposure. That could change soon ... Full Story

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Grant Opening for Night Vision
DHS' Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) provides law enforcement agencies with life-saving equipment, such as night vision. The next application period is tentatively scheduled to open in mid-May and will last 30 days. ITT Night Vision offers eligible agencies no-cost assistance from grant specialist Margaret Stark.

Please call (704) 540-0981 or register with www.nightvision.com.
Featured News
Seattle fire stations upgraded
to survive an earthquake
Chertoff tours tornado damage in rural Mo.

SENECA, Mo. — Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff toured tornado-ravaged areas last week (AP Photo/Mike Gullett) ... Full Story

In 2003, Seattle voters passed the $167 million levy to upgrade fire stations and improve emergency response throughout the city. Nickels said, with the money, all fire stations will be upgraded to survive an earthquake.

The new station will house the city's emergency-response technology, 60 firefighters and the hazardous-materials-response unit ... Full Story

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Mass. community's $500,000 disaster command
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The ICRI interoperability "gateway" introduces the additional functionality of an intuitive software interface for remote control. The graphic presentation of ICRI's controls ensures rapid, accurate settings.

The ICRI's rugged, intuitive mechanical controls are maintained to support operations without computer access. The Navy has selected this new ICRI configuration for Homeland Security missions.

For more information, visit www.c-at.com.
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ITT Night Vision Offers Grant Assistance
[ITT Night Vision]

$16.7 million radio system to end 'dead spots'
in Calif. county
[Ventura County, CA]

Top feds outline FEMA's emergency alert overhaul
[Washington, DC]

CDC biolab not ready after 2.5 years
[Chicago, IL]

Conn. seeks DHS grant for bomb squad
[Washington, DC]

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Caring Without Borders

By Chip Sturgis , Homeland1 Contributor
The rugged foothills of the Western Piedmont are South Carolina's most recently settled region. They're the traditional home of a hardy breed of do-it-yourself pioneers who left all they had in Germany and the British isles for the hope of a better life. This spirit has helped drive the local governments in this far western corner of the state to respond to 21st century-challenges in novel and creative ways ... Full Story

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WebEOC at the San Diego wildfiresEffectively managing a department is no easy task — especially when your employees are emergency responders.

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