Renton Technical College Library

Homeland Security Links

 

9/11 Commission Report

The full text of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States report on the 9/11 attacks, from terrorist preparation  to the US response. This is a 585 page .pdf file.

 

A Brief History of Terrorism

Examples of terrorism through history.

 

Emergency Management Division (Washington State)

Frequently Asked Questions, fact sheets and checklists for emergencies.  Many publications are available in several languages.

 

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

 

 

 

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