Saturday, October 24, 2009

Obama declares swine flu a national emergency

Obama declares swine flu a national emergency

Navy Researchers Apply Science to Fire Fighting

A fire aboard a Navy ship can quickly become a deadly cauldron. The grim reminders of this would be the deadly fires that took place aboard the USS Forrestal in 1967 or the USS Enterprise in 1969. Click here.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

In Flu Pandemic, Florida’s Hospitals May Exclude Certain Patients

Florida health officials are drawing up guidelines that recommend barring patients with incurable cancer, end-stage multiple sclerosis and other conditions from being admitted to hospitals if the state is overwhelmed by flu cases.... click here...

Saturday, October 17, 2009

DHS announces new proposed standards for private sector emergency preparedness

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday announced new proposed standards for a 9/11 Commission-recommended program for the private sector to improve preparedness for disasters and emergencies, according to a press release. Click here.