Emergency Preparedness and
Response
This page, by the Center for Disease Control, covers everything from
bio-terrorism to radiation and chemical emergencies. Includes information
for first responders and health professionals about recognizing symptoms,
personal protective equipment, and decontamination. Also information and
resources on the mental health aspects of such emergencies.
National Homeland Security Knowledgebase
A
non-governmental site. Links include information on various kinds of
hazards (radiation, biohazards, chemical weapons), natural disasters,
security related news and databases, state and federal sites, the
financial aspects of homeland security and miscellaneous tips, including
how to keep your pet safe during a disaster. A wide ranging and useful
site.
Public Health Response to Biological and Chemical Weapons:
World Health Org. Guidance
Updated in 2004, this .pdf file contains information on characteristics of
various chemical and biological weapons, risk reduction measures, sources of
international assistance, and more.
Ready.Gov
Information on what businesses, families, and children need to know about
being prepared for a disaster or emergency.
Terrorism - The Council of Foreign Relations
Offers news on latest terrorism attacks around the world. Includes
information on terrorist havens, targets and weapons.
Terrorism Knowledge
Base
Search for information by terrorist group, terrorist incident, countries
involved.
Terrorism
Research Center
News on terrorism topics, a database of emergency responder equipment and
useful links. (Note: some information is available only to subscribers, but
there is ample free content.)
Office of
Terrorism and Financial Intelligence
US Department of the Treasury website with information on
suppressing financing for terrorists.
UN
Action To Counter Terrorism
Statements and reports on
terrorism and the UN response.
US Department of Homeland Security
Contains industry news, job information, and industry links.
U.S. Department of State
- Office for the Coordinator for Counterterrorism
Country Reports on Terrorism,
lists and descriptions of terrorist groups, travel
warnings and travel tips.
Periodicals in RTC Library
911 Magazine
Last updated: 9/9/08
