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Publisher: U.S. Department of Homeland Security DisasterHelp 
 This site from the U.S. government provides "information and services relating to ... disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation." Topics include hurricanes and other natural disasters, terrorism, disease, and power outages. http://www.disasterhelp.gov Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Science, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Hurricane Katrina: What Government Is Doing
This website for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides a list of actions that DHS has taken in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Includes materials for the media such as news releases from various government departments. Also find links to related government sites. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/programs/gc_1157649340100.shtm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Nov 9, 2006 Women and the U.S. Coast Guard
Photos, essays, and other material on women in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard. Features historical data on women lighthouse keepers, the U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve (also known as the SPARs), photos of women's Coast Guard uniforms (1942-1974), a chronology, and a bibliography. From the U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office. http://www.uscg.mil/history/WomenIndex.asp Topics: Photograph Collections, U.S. Military, United States History, Women Last updated Jun 7, 2009 Ready.gov
This U.S. Department of Homeland Security site discusses biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiation threats, and suggests ways to prepare for unexpected terrorist attacks. Instructions are provided on how to assemble an emergency supply kit, develop family communications plans, and stay informed about possible consequences of terrorist threats. Includes a downloadable brochure, "Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now." http://www.ready.gov/ Topics: Military, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Homeland Security: Preparedness & Response
"In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort." This site provides information about activities and programs, committees and working groups, laws and regulations, grants, training and technical assistance, publications, and local resources. http://www.dhs.gov/files/prepresprecovery.shtm Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 6, 2009 CBP.gov
The U.S. Customs & Border Protection's (CBP) official site offers information about importing (duty rates, international agreements, ports of entry), exporting (documents, licenses, and requirements), travel (travel warnings and restricted and prohibited goods, health concerns, business travel), and more. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://cbp.gov/ Topics: Business, International Trade, Terrorism Last updated Dec 18, 2008 Operation Liberty Shield
The website of a national security plan developed by the office of the United States Homeland Security to protect against terrorist attacks on the U.S. "while maintaining the free flow of goods and people across our border with minimal disruption to our economy and way of life." The plan includes increasing the security of the nation's infrastructure, borders, transportation, health and food systems, and enhanced monitoring of financial and payment systems. http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/homeland/liberty.html Topics: National Security, Terrorism Last updated Aug 19, 2006 TOPOFF: Exercising National Preparedness
"Top Officials (TOPOFF) is the nation's premier terrorism preparedness exercise, involving top officials at every level of government, as well as representatives from the international community and private sector. ... TOPOFF was mandated by Congress in an effort to engage Top Officials in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster" The site describes these full-scale exercises with details about participants and scenarios. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/training/gc_1179350946764.shtm Topics: National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Federal Air Marshal Service
This site provides background information about the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), whose members are deployed to "detect, deter and defeat hostile acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers and crews." Features history of commercial aviation terrorism and FAMS. From the Transportation Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/people/ Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Apr 18, 2007 Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint
Official U.S. government information about transporting knitting needles and needlepoint on airlines. "Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. However, there is a possibility that the needles can be perceived as a possible weapon." Discusses recommended needles, and mailing needles if they are not allowed through an airport security checkpoint. From the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm Topics: Crafts, National Security, Transportation Last updated Nov 16, 2006 U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Canine Enforcement Program
Fact sheets about the use of dogs at the U.S. borders "to combat terrorist threats, stop the flow of illegal narcotics, detect unreported currency, concealed humans, and smuggled agriculture products." Features background on the Canine Enforcement Program, a FAQ on detector dogs, photos of some of the dogs, and articles about dogs used in border patrol activities. From U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/k9_enforce/ Topics: Crime, Mammals, National Security Last updated Apr 28, 2008 Transportation Security Administration: TSA Dogs & Aviation Security
Details about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program; "an explosive detection canine team is used to search narrow and wide-body aircraft, vehicles, terminals, warehouses, and luggage in the airport environment." Includes history and background on the program, a FAQ on the role of dogs in aviation security, and related material. http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs/editorial_multi_image_0003.shtm Topics: Mammals, Transportation Last updated Sep 20, 2006 Fact Sheet: Securing U.S. Ports
This February 2006 overview of U.S. ports includes details about the groups responsible for the ports (U.S. Customs and Board Protection, Coast Guard, terminal operator, and port authority), security measures (such as screening and inspection and the Container Security Initiative), the United Arab Emirates (UAE)/Dubai Ports World acquisition, and related topics. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0865.shtm Topics: Industries, National Security, Transportation Last updated Nov 9, 2006 Homeland Security: Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding
This page collects press releases, reports, and other documents about federal efforts to develop "a long-term plan for rebuilding the region devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita." Most documents discuss funding requests and costs to rebuild and repair levees and housing on the Gulf Coast. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/programs/editorial_0816.shtm Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Immigration Statistics
Publications from this federal office "responsible for developing, analyzing, and disseminating statistical information needed to assess the effects of immigration in the United States." Includes the Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, demographic profiles on legal permanent residents (LPR) and naturalized citizens, population estimates, maps, and working papers and special reports. This office is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/ximgtn/statistics/ Topics: Emigration & Immigration Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Cyber Security Tips
This collection of publications offers tips for non-technical computer users on online security topics such as password protection, anti-virus software, firewalls, identity theft, online trading, instant messaging and chat rooms, social network websites, "cyberbullies," wireless networks, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). From the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Internet Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Exam
This document provides all of the 144 questions and answers for the pilot test (released in November 2006) of the new U.S. naturalization exam. The exam includes "new questions that focus on the concepts of democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship." From U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=dcf5e1df53b2f010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD Topics: Emigration & Immigration Last updated Dec 4, 2006 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: REAL ID
Material about the proposed regulations "to establish minimum standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards" under the requirements of the Real ID Act of 2005. Includes the text of the proposed standards, questions and answers about the proposed guidelines, and a transcript of a four-hour May 2007 town hall meeting about the proposed regulations. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/laws/gc_1172765386179.shtm Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject Last updated Dec 3, 2007 E-Verify
"E-Verify (formerly known as the Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification Program) is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees." Includes details about employers registering online, and material for employees. From U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Jobs & Work Last updated Mar 3, 2008 |
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