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Domestic Preparedness And Security

Domestic Preparedness And Security

With the ongoing concern about bio-terrorism and other health related threats on the United States this web site to has been developed to provide information on Domestic Preparedness and Security.

In a disaster or other emergency, the best untapped resources are your neighbors and co-workers. Working with your neighbors, you can build a Disaster Resistant Neighborhood, or by developing a Disaster Resistant Business with your co-workers you can make your business a more disaster resistant workplace. By becoming a Disaster Resistant Neighborhood or developing an Emergency Management (Disaster) plan you will enhance your ability to recognize, respond to and recover from a major emergency or disaster situation.

General Information

Document Format
 Terrorism: Preparing For The Unexpected  PDF
 Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations  HTML

Health Threats - Anthrax

Document Format
 Anthrax: Questions And Answers  PDF
 Anthrax: Questions And Answers (Spanish Version)  PDF
 Can Anthrax Be Spread From Person To Person  HTML

Anthrax: Preparing And Protecting Your Family: This e-learn program is designed to provide information about anthrax, its symptoms and treatments. Information on vaccines, decontamination, family emergency and preparedness plans will be presented in an interactive format.

Health Threats - Monkeypox

Document Format
 Fact Sheet  PDF
 Questions And Answers  PDF

Health Threats - Ricin

Document Format
 Fact Sheet  PDF
 Questions And Answers  PDF

Health Threats - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom

Document Format
 Advice For Travelers  PDF
 Basic Information  PDF
 Frequently Asked Questions  PDF
 Isolation And Quarantine  PDF

Health Threats - Smallpox

Document Format
 Evaluating Patients For Smallpox  PDF
 Smallpox - Overview  PDF
 Smallpox - Vaccine Overview  PDF
 Smallpox - Information On Vaccines  PDF
 Smallpox Vaccine - What You Need To Know  PDF

Health Threats - West Nile Virus

Document Format
 West Nile Virus Is A Risk You Can Do Something About  PDF

Preparedness Information - Bio-Terrorism

Document Format
 Facts About Botulism, Pheumonic Plague And Smallpox  PDF
 How To Handle Biological Agent Threats  PDF
 Responding To A Biological Or Chemical Threat: A
 Practical Guide 
PDF

Preparedness Information - Food Safety

Document Format
 Countering Bioterrorism And Other Threats To The
 Food Supply 
HTML
 Frequently Asked Consumer Questions About Food Safety
 And Terrorism 
HTML

Preparedness Information - Preparing You And Your Family

Document  Format 
 Before Disaster Strikes: How To Make Sure You're Financially
 Prepared 
PDF
 Home Chemical Safety And Emergency Procedures  PDF
 United For A Strong America: Citizens Preparedness Guide  PDF
 Your Family Disaster Plan  PDF

Preparedness Information - Receiving Letters And Packages

Document  Format 
 Security Of The Mail  HTML
 Suspicious Mail Alert Poster  PDF

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