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Friday, September 30, 2011

Managing the Next Domestic Catastrophe

Managing the Next Domestic Catastrophe
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EMP – The Greatest Threat to America and What We Can Do about It

EMP – The Greatest Threat to America and What We Can Do about It
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Radio World: How to Define Success After National EAS Test?

Radio World: How to Define Success After National EAS Test?
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DAS Hopeful FCC Will Act Quickly to Finalize EAS Rules

DAS Hopeful FCC Will Act Quickly to Finalize EAS Rules
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Thursday, September 29, 2011

D.C. tests disaster planning in city-wide drill - WTOP.com

D.C. tests disaster planning in city-wide drill - WTOP.com
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Al Qaeda's English Language 'Inspire' Propaganda Magazine Sends Message To Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Telling Him To Stop Discrediting Al Qaeda For 9/11 Attacks « CBS New York

Al Qaeda's English Language 'Inspire' Propaganda Magazine Sends Message To Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Telling Him To Stop Discrediting Al Qaeda For 9/11 Attacks « CBS New York
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Red Cross highlights 'ordinary' heroes

Red Cross highlights 'ordinary' heroes
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

CDC 2011 State-by-State Update on Laboratory Capabilities and Response Readiness Planning

CDC 2011 State-by-State Update on Laboratory Capabilities and Response Readiness Planning
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H.R. 2405, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011

H.R. 2405, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011
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Fukushima Desolation Worst Since Nagasaki as Population Flees From Fallout - Bloomberg

Fukushima Desolation Worst Since Nagasaki as Population Flees From Fallout - Bloomberg
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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Supporting breastfeeding in emergencies: protecting women's reproductive rights and maternal and infant health

Supporting breastfeeding in emergencies: protecting women's reproductive rights and maternal and infant health
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An integrated approach: managing resources for post-disaster reconstruction

An integrated approach: managing resources for post-disaster reconstruction
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Perspectives on terrorism from across the Atlantic

9/11, A Decade Later -- Perspectives on terrorism from across the Atlantic
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9/11 weekend shows abundance of caution, no attacks

9/11 weekend shows abundance of caution, no attacks
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9/11, A Decade Later – Innovative ways to protect against a CBRN disaster

9/11, A Decade Later – Innovative ways to protect against a CBRN disaster
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Washington police union questions 9/11 overtime, gets pointed response

Washington police union questions 9/11 overtime, gets pointed response
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Do the new technologies actually improve our security?

9/11, A Decade Later -- Do the new technologies actually improve our security?
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F-16s Scrambled Due to Inappropriate Bathroom Use

F-16s Scrambled Due to Inappropriate Bathroom Use
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Flood insurance program in murky waters

Flood insurance program in murky waters
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Saturday, September 24, 2011

NYPD educates nightlife association about nightclub terror

NYPD educates nightlife association about nightclub terror
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Wis. Village Mulls Fire Fee for Non-Profits

Wis. Village Mulls Fire Fee for Non-Profits
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Pitt to receive $125 million gift

Pitt to receive $125 million gift
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Forest Hills plans ordinance to ban gas drilling

Forest Hills plans ordinance to ban gas drilling
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Facilitating disaster preparedness through local radio broadcasting

Facilitating disaster preparedness through local radio broadcasting
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Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years After 9/11

Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years After 9/11
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9/11 10 Years Later: Commemorating the Anniversary

9/11 10 Years Later: Commemorating the Anniversary
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FEMA's National Disaster Recovery Framework

FEMA's National Disaster Recovery Framework
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90% Decline in Deaths from Extreme Weather in the Last 111 Years

90% Decline in Deaths from Extreme Weather in the Last 111 Years
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Remembering September 11th

Remembering September 11th
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Selected Titles for the 10 Year Anniversary of 9/11

Selected Titles for the 10 Year Anniversary of 9/11
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U. of Pitt Gets Its Own Huge Gift from Local Donor

U. of Pitt Gets Its Own Huge Gift from Local Donor
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Caveat Donor | The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy

Caveat Donor The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
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Partners in Response Assist with Disaster Recovery Planning

Partners in Response Assist with Disaster Recovery Planning
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NFL 9/11 Tribute at Solider Field in Chicago

NFL 9/11 Tribute at Solider Field in Chicago
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9-11-11: The Videos

9-11-11: The Videos
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Video is more critical -- and valuable – than ever

9/11, A Decade Later -- Video is more critical -- and valuable – than ever
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Crisis communications is now interactive

9/11, A Decade Later -- Crisis communications is now interactive
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9/11, A Decade Later -- The promise of the Integrated Wireless Network (IWN)

9/11, A Decade Later -- The promise of the Integrated Wireless Network (IWN)
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Connecting the ‘big data’ dots: A decade of lessons learned

9/11, A Decade Later -- Connecting the ‘big data’ dots: A decade of lessons learned
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9/11, A Decade After -- We must remain vigilant and courageous

9/11, A Decade After -- We must remain vigilant and courageous
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Securing our homeland: Much progress in 10 years, but more to do

9/11, A Decade Later -- Securing our homeland: Much progress in 10 years, but more to do
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Before Disaster Strikes - Imperatives for Enhancing Defense Support of Civil Authorities

Before Disaster Strikes - Imperatives for Enhancing Defense Support of Civil Authorities
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

RITTGERS: Abolish the Department of Homeland Security - Washington Times

RITTGERS: Abolish the Department of Homeland Security - Washington Times
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Reid Threatens Govt Shutdown Over FEMA Disaster Aid

Reid Threatens Govt Shutdown Over FEMA Disaster Aid
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Friday, September 16, 2011

“Social Media and Disasters: Current Uses, Future Options, and Policy Considerations,”

“Social Media and Disasters: Current Uses, Future Options, and Policy Considerations,”
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“Congressional Primer on Major Disasters and Emergencies,”

“Congressional Primer on Major Disasters and Emergencies,”
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Official: More than 75 injured in air race crash

Official: More than 75 injured in air race crash
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Still Painful, Sept 11 has Few Rewards for Hollywood

Still Painful, Sept 11 has Few Rewards for Hollywood
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Namesake ship travels to New York for 9/11

Namesake ship travels to New York for 9/11
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GAO: DHS needs organizational work, despite successes

GAO: DHS needs organizational work, despite successes
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Targeted attacks: Bulls-eye on government agencies

9/11, A Decade Later -- Targeted attacks: Bulls-eye on government agencies
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9/11, A Decade Later -- Cyber security: A new frontier

9/11, A Decade Later -- Cyber security: A new frontier
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9/11, A Decade Later: Reflections and predictions in IT security

9/11, A Decade Later: Reflections and predictions in IT security
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Did 9/11 Change the World?

Did 9/11 Change the World?
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What Does the FBI Worry About?

What Does the FBI Worry About?
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Reflections on 9/11: Anniversary Inspires Reflection, Resolve

Reflections on 9/11: Anniversary Inspires Reflection, Resolve
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The 9/11 Commission Recommendations — 10 Years Later

The 9/11 Commission Recommendations — 10 Years Later
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FEMA: New Flood Maps No Money-Grab - Pittsburgh News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh

FEMA: New Flood Maps No Money-Grab - Pittsburgh News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

9/11 Remembered: Former Chief of Staff Andy Card Reflects on the Morning of September 11, 2001

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Public Meeting Scheduled After Fatal Washington Blvd. Flood

Public Meeting Scheduled After Fatal Washington Blvd. Flood
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Flight 93 only Sept. 11 memorial not fully funded

Flight 93 only Sept. 11 memorial not fully funded
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Airport security has tightened in wake of 9/11 terror attacks

Airport security has tightened in wake of 9/11 terror attacks
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Monday, September 5, 2011

Disasters: New risk index helps identify vulnerability

Disasters: New risk index helps identify vulnerability
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Video shows Flight 93 aftermath

Video shows Flight 93 aftermath

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Tom Ridge: Since 9/11, 'We've changed ourselves'

Tom Ridge: Since 9/11, 'We've changed ourselves'

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Ethical Questions Surrounding Health Care Resource Allocations for the Strategic National Stockpile

Ethical Questions Surrounding Health Care Resource Allocations for the Strategic National Stockpile

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Food for Thought Approaching the 10th Anniversary of 9/11: A Conversation with John Odermatt

Food for Thought Approaching the 10th Anniversary of 9/11: A Conversation with John Odermatt

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Use of an Emergency Notification System in a Multi-Agency Functional Emergency Exercise: Feedback from Participants

Use of an Emergency Notification System in a Multi-Agency Functional Emergency Exercise: Feedback from Participants

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Engineering the Incident Command and Multiagency Coordination Systems

Engineering the Incident Command and Multiagency Coordination Systems

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Are First Responders Prepared?

Are First Responders Prepared?

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Ten Years After: The FBI Since 9/11

Ten Years After: The FBI Since 9/11

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Remembering 9/11 and Anthrax: Public Health's Vital Role in National Defense

Remembering 9/11 and Anthrax: Public Health's Vital Role in National Defense

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World Trade Center-exposed NYC firefighters face increased cancer risk, study finds

World Trade Center-exposed NYC firefighters face increased cancer risk, study finds

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First long-term study of WTC workers shows widespread health problems 10 years after Sept. 11

First long-term study of WTC workers shows widespread health problems 10 years after Sept. 11

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Radio World: Puerto Rico Originates First EAS Message

Radio World: Puerto Rico Originates First EAS Message

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9/11 Commission report card says interoperability and better coordination still needed

9/11 Commission report card says interoperability and better coordination still needed

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9/11, A Decade Later -- Forging bonds and benefits from cooperative training between military and non-military federal, state and local law enforcement

9/11, A Decade Later -- Forging bonds and benefits from cooperative training between military and non-military federal, state and local law enforcement

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No Blank Checks for FEMA

No Blank Checks for FEMA

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City worker jailed for stealing $10M from fund to identify 9/11 remains still holding on to cash

City worker jailed for stealing $10M from fund to identify 9/11 remains still holding on to cash

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9/11: 10 Years After

9/11: 10 Years After

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9/11: In Memoriam

9/11: In Memoriam

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U.S. issues travel alert as 9/11 anniversary nears but downplays Al Qaeda

U.S. issues travel alert as 9/11 anniversary nears but downplays Al Qaeda

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Bin Laden’s papers reveal terrifying obesession with 9/11 anniversary attack

Bin Laden’s papers reveal terrifying obesession with 9/11 anniversary attack

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'Bullhorn Firefighter' Recalls Famous Moment

'Bullhorn Firefighter' Recalls Famous Moment

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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Ridge recalls 9/11 attacks

Ridge recalls 9/11 attacks

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Friday, September 2, 2011

FEMA'S use of term 'federal family' for government expands under Obama

FEMA'S use of term 'federal family' for government expands under Obama

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Rain-packed Tropical Storm Lee forms off US Gulf - Yahoo! News

Rain-packed Tropical Storm Lee forms off US Gulf - Yahoo! News

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

In Irene’s Wake, Diocesan Disaster Coordinators Play a Key Role

In Irene’s Wake, Diocesan Disaster Coordinators Play a Key Role

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Rob
I am an assistant professor of public administration and the director of public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have over 30 years of experience in public safety and disaster management and 25 years as a teacher, instructor and professor.
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