U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists and partners are conducting a unique study that involves injecting dye into the Kansas River, with the ultimate goal of providing information to assist in responses to potential critical events like harmful algal blooms and contaminant spills.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced the release of a new online training course, Whole Community Planning for Disaster.
The newly published Water Sector Guide to Telecommunications During Power Outages from EPA provides information to help utilities diversify their telecommunications plans and equipment and ensure they can continue to communicate with employees, response partners, and customers during a prolonged power outage.
WaterISAC announces Michael Arceneaux’s departure to pursue other opportunities. Michael served as WaterISAC’s Managing Director since 2009.
“Michael has been a long-term dedicated proponent of the public health missions of water and wastewater utilities. We thank Michael for his service to the water industry and the association. We will continue to build on the foundation laid by Diane VanDe Hei and Michael,” said Tom Dobbins, WaterISAC’s Executive Director. “We wish him luck in his future endeavors.”
The Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point has published its Sentinel magazine for June 2022. This issue focuses on the continuing threat of violent extremist organizations from around the world, with the featured analysis articles examining the potential foreign fighter threat related to the Russia-Ukraine War.
Hurricanes and tropical storms pose threats to more than just coastal areas, sometimes tracking well inland and causing flooding in waterways that can last for weeks. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides data and tools that can help all communities with knowing where flooding is occurring, how significant it might be, and where waters are rising.
DHS’s Office of Bombing Prevention (OBP) has published two new products that provide critical information on mass bomb threats, including indicators of a threat and appropriate mitigation and response actions to take.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just released a new active shooter pocket card to provide individuals with a quick reference guide for potential actions to take when they are encountered by an active shooter.
FEMA’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Office, in conjunction with multiple federal agencies, has released the Third Edition of the Planning Guidance for Response to a Nuclear Detonation. The report is based on responding to a small nuclear detonation at ground level in an urban environment and provides education and context on the consequences of such an attack.
This week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the Vehicle Ramming Self-Assessment Tool. CISA, in partnership with the Chicago Police Department, created this new tool to assist the law enforcement community and critical infrastructure stakeholders with planning considerations and protective measures associated with mitigating risk against a vehicle-ramming method of attack.
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