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Friday, August 31, 2012

Earthquake hazards map study finds deadly flaws

Earthquake hazards map study finds deadly flaws
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CBP looked to safety of agents as Isaac came ashore, pushes through

CBP looked to safety of agents as Isaac came ashore, pushes through
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Tsunami warnings issued for Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan...

Tsunami warnings issued for Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan...
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Many U.S. schools are unprepared for another pandemic

Many U.S. schools are unprepared for another pandemic
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2 more deaths reported as Isaac drenches Louisiana- Isaac causes spike in gasoline prices-MYFOXHURRICANE

2 more deaths reported as Isaac drenches Louisiana- Isaac causes spike in gasoline prices-MYFOXHURRICANE
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Isaac Looters Locked Up | NOLA DEFENDER

Isaac Looters Locked Up | NOLA DEFENDER
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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh lays off three to help achieve balanced budget

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh lays off three to help achieve balanced budget
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Nationwide alert for the hantavirus - Disaster News Network

Nationwide alert for the hantavirus - Disaster News Network
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Feds dispatch rescue helicopters, supplies as Isacc moves inland

Feds dispatch rescue helicopters, supplies as Isacc moves inland
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700,000 in Dark as Isaac Storm Surge Thrashes Gulf

700,000 in Dark as Isaac Storm Surge Thrashes Gulf
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Mississippi Hurricane Isaac

Mississippi Hurricane Isaac
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Louisiana Hurricane Isaac

Louisiana Hurricane Isaac
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A slow-moving Isaac brings flooding to Gulf states

A slow-moving Isaac brings flooding to Gulf states
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

501(c)(3) Organizations: What Qualifies as “Educational”?

501(c)(3) Organizations: What Qualifies as “Educational”?
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Radio World: FCC Activates Disaster Reporting System

Radio World: FCC Activates Disaster Reporting System
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DoD/Forest Service firefighting aircraft see record year

DoD/Forest Service firefighting aircraft see record year
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Colorado shooting victims' families blast fundraising charities - Yahoo! News

Colorado shooting victims' families blast fundraising charities - Yahoo! News
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The History of Crowd Management

The History of Crowd Management
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Hurricane Isaac swells East Jefferson drainage canals to capacity

Hurricane Isaac swells East Jefferson drainage canals to capacity
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Isaac downs trees, power lines rendering several West Bank streets impassable

Isaac downs trees, power lines rendering several West Bank streets impassable
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Hurricane Isaac leaves some damage in Uptown neighborhoods

Hurricane Isaac leaves some damage in Uptown neighborhoods
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Hurricane Isaac's wind shift to bring additional water to the north shore this afternoon

Hurricane Isaac's wind shift to bring additional water to the north shore this afternoon
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Track Isaac's path, satellite imagery and resources on Google Maps

Track Isaac's path, satellite imagery and resources on Google Maps
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Hurricane Isaac continues soaking Louisiana, Mississippi

Hurricane Isaac continues soaking Louisiana, Mississippi
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Isaac darkens LA as FLA floods

Isaac darkens LA as FLA floods
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Volunteers prepare for Isaac response

Volunteers prepare for Isaac response
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24 dead in Haiti from TS Isaac

24 dead in Haiti from TS Isaac
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David Chalian: Romney's ‘Happy To Have A Party When Black People Drown’ - POLITICO.com

David Chalian: Romney's ‘Happy To Have A Party When Black People Drown’ - POLITICO.com
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Sandusky charity seeks to delay transition plan | Fox News

Sandusky charity seeks to delay transition plan | Fox News
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Monday, August 27, 2012

FEMA using lessons from Katrina to deal with Tropical Storm Isaac - latimes.com

FEMA using lessons from Katrina to deal with Tropical Storm Isaac - latimes.com
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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Gritty N.J. city of Camden to scrap police department amid budget woes | Fox News

Gritty N.J. city of Camden to scrap police department amid budget woes | Fox News
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As Isaac moves into warm water, threat shifts to northern Gulf - CNN.com

As Isaac moves into warm water, threat shifts to northern Gulf - CNN.com
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Anarchists Plan to Take Down Emergency Medical Services at RNC

Anarchists Plan to Take Down Emergency Medical Services at RNC
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FL volunteers keep eye on Isaac - Disaster News Network

FL volunteers keep eye on Isaac - Disaster News Network
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

H.R. 5806, Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act

H.R. 5806, Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act
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S. J. Res. 44, a joint resolution granting consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding

S. J. Res. 44, a joint resolution granting consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding
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Foodbanks Hurting from Drought, Loss of Funding

Foodbanks Hurting from Drought, Loss of Funding
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63-year employee honored for longest job tenure in U.S.

63-year employee honored for longest job tenure in U.S.
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Friday, August 24, 2012

Sacramento levees fail federal maintenance criteria - Environment - The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento levees fail federal maintenance criteria - Environment - The Sacramento Bee
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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Brewing hurricane could upend convention plans, security preparations

Brewing hurricane could upend convention plans, security preparations
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Food banks cope with funding cuts, drops in donations, higher demand - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Food banks cope with funding cuts, drops in donations, higher demand - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Updating the National Planning Scenarios: Using Wicked Problems and Capability-Based Planning Concepts for Homeland Security

Updating the National Planning Scenarios: Using Wicked Problems and Capability-Based Planning Concepts for Homeland Security
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Influence of Physical Ability on Initial Emergency Response Performance

Influence of Physical Ability on Initial Emergency Response Performance
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Effects of Networks on Learning during Emergency Events

Effects of Networks on Learning during Emergency Events
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26 Dead in Texas Due to West Nile Virus | NBC New York

26 Dead in Texas Due to West Nile Virus | NBC New York
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Mayor: ‘Absolutely Prepared To Call Off’ GOP Convention If Isaac Threatens Tampa « CBS Tampa

Mayor: ‘Absolutely Prepared To Call Off’ GOP Convention If Isaac Threatens Tampa « CBS Tampa
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Anti-Terror Exercises Planned for D.C. Skies

Anti-Terror Exercises Planned for D.C. Skies
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After the Lights Go Out: Is Your Community Prepared?

After the Lights Go Out: Is Your Community Prepared?
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Study: Red states are more charitable

Study: Red states are more charitable
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Fire Threatens 3,000 Calif. Homes

Fire Threatens 3,000 Calif. Homes
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How Your Nonprofit Should Share Media Rich Content on Facebook & Twitter « AdLibbing.org

How Your Nonprofit Should Share Media Rich Content on Facebook & Twitter « AdLibbing.org
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Monday, August 20, 2012

Survivalist congressman is ready for doomsday — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Survivalist congressman is ready for doomsday — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
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The Rich Are Less Charitable Than the Middle Class: Study - U.S. Business News - CNBC

The Rich Are Less Charitable Than the Middle Class: Study - U.S. Business News - CNBC
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Anti-Terror Exercises Planned for D.C. Skies | Washington Free Beacon

Anti-Terror Exercises Planned for D.C. Skies | Washington Free Beacon
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Hobbyist Photographer Will Crusta ‘UrbEx’ Series Brings Viewers Into Abandoned Spaces: Six Flags | TheBlaze.com

Hobbyist Photographer Will Crusta ‘UrbEx’ Series Brings Viewers Into Abandoned Spaces: Six Flags | TheBlaze.com
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Sequestration Hits Close to Home: Defense Support to Civil Authorities in Danger

Sequestration Hits Close to Home: Defense Support to Civil Authorities in Danger
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Local fire company receives donation - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Local fire company receives donation - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Dallas mayor declares emergency over West Nile virus | Reuters

Dallas mayor declares emergency over West Nile virus | Reuters
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Scottish separatist in Ireland charged in Pitt bomb threats

Scottish separatist in Ireland charged in Pitt bomb threats
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Record-Sssetting Snake Caught in Everglades

Record-Sssetting Snake Caught in Everglades
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Monday, August 13, 2012

Security at the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Security at the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions
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Army Corps of Engineers to stay in charge of Armstrong County nuclear clean-up

Army Corps of Engineers to stay in charge of Armstrong County nuclear clean-up
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Haiti: Haiti: Cholera Snapshot (Published on 10 August 2012) (EN/FR)

Haiti: Haiti: Cholera Snapshot (Published on 10 August 2012) (EN/FR)
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Haiti: Haiti: Humanitarian Dashboard (as of 09 August 2012) (EN/FR)

Haiti: Haiti: Humanitarian Dashboard (as of 09 August 2012) (EN/FR)
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Second Mile's decline detailed

Second Mile's decline detailed
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Sunday, August 12, 2012

FEMA Troubleshoots EAS Feed Outage

FEMA Troubleshoots EAS Feed Outage
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Mexican border as terror route worries US

Mexican border as terror route worries US
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NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - Returning Home After a Disaster

NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - Returning Home After a Disaster
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NEW: Public Health Matters Blog: Getting Prepared, the College Years

NEW: Public Health Matters Blog: Getting Prepared, the College Years
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Monday, August 6, 2012

Tamarack Lake dam called 'high hazard' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tamarack Lake dam called 'high hazard' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sunday, August 5, 2012

1 dead, 9 injured in lightning strike at Pocono - - SI.com

1 dead, 9 injured in lightning strike at Pocono - - SI.com
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Letterman's Ambulance Corps was ground breaking in battlefield medical care

Letterman's Ambulance Corps was ground breaking in battlefield medical care
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Raging Oklahoma wildfires prompt evacuations

Raging Oklahoma wildfires prompt evacuations
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Saturday, August 4, 2012

CDC Issues Fair Warning About Pig Flu - ABC News

CDC Issues Fair Warning About Pig Flu - ABC News
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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Toronto police sued for $1.4M over G20 ‘hairy legs’ profiling | Toronto

Toronto police sued for $1.4M over G20 ‘hairy legs’ profiling | Toronto
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H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012

H.R. 6233, Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Forget blizzards and hurricanes, heat waves are to die for

Forget blizzards and hurricanes, heat waves are to die for
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High chance of major Oregon quake: study - Yahoo! News Canada

High chance of major Oregon quake: study - Yahoo! News Canada
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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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