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- Air War College Gateway to Homeland Security
- This is an excellent internet portal. Includes links to the Homeland Security divisions in U.S. federal agencies, by topic: health, utilities, communication, transportation,
law enforcement, and financial. There are sections on "staying informed," state and local information, information security,and International security. Keyword: homeland, security, safety.
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- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- FEMA assists federal, state, and local emergency managers prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. This site includes "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness" which brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. Keyword: FEMA, disaster, emergencies, security, safety.
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- National Association of Counties (NACO)
- This is an effort of NACO "to assist counties in their critical role of securing citizens and infrastructure." Includes resources and examples
of best practices, and federal policies. Keyword: security, safety, NACO.
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- National League of Cities: Homeland Security and Public Safety
- Includes sections on Advocacy, Testimony, Grants, Programs, City Knowledge Network, Events and Publications. Keyword: cities, local, homeland, security, safety.
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- North Carolina's Homeland Security Web Site
- Topics covered include environment, public health, terrorism preparedness, nuclear/chemical, water, cyber security and transportation. Keyword: North Carolina, safety, security.
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- Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
- From the Centers for Disease Control, this includes information on anthrax, smallpox, ricin, botulism, VX, sarin, cyanide, as
well as radiological emergencies and mass trauma. Keyword: disease, health, emergency, safety, CDC.
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- U.S. Department of Defense, Homeland Defense
- Includes links to the homeland security offices in the various service branches, texts of news releases, and congressional
testimony and more. Keyword: homeland, security, safety, defense.
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- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Links to information for the citizen, businesses and other government agencies. Topics covered include
emergencies and disasters, travel and transportation, immigration and borders, research and technology and threats and protection. Keyword: homeland, security, safety, disaster, emergency.
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