Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) America
http://www.itsa.org/homeland.html
In response to the events of September 11, 2001, ITS America recognized the critical role that technology can play in improving the security of our nation's surface transportation system and improving our ability to respond to and manage all kinds of crises whether natural or man-made. This page provides valuable resources and information regarding the application of ITS technology to Homeland Security needs in transportation and critical infrastructure protection.
Center for Defense and International Security Studies
www.cdiss.org/hometemp.htm
The interdisciplinary Center for Defense and International Security Studies explores, promotes, and stimulates debate on defense and security issues.
Center for Security Policy
www.security-policy.org
The Center for Security Policy stimulates and informs the national and international debate on aspects of security policy related to the foreign, defense, economic, financial and technology interests of the United States .
Chemical and Biological Defense Information Analysis Center
www.cbiac.apgea.army.mil
The Chemical and Biological Defense Information Analysis Center provides scientific and technical information to Department of Defense (DOD) organizations, other government groups, and approved contractors. Service to others is limited to the publicly accessible information on the website.
Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office
www.ciao.gov
The Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office coordinates national planning activities related to critical infrastructure protection, develops awareness of sound security practices in the private and public sectors, and supports the development of a public-private partnership through outreach and other activities.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
www.dtra.mil/index.html
To protect the United States and allies from nuclear, biological, chemical ,conventional, and special weapons attack, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) pursues technology security activities; cooperative threat reductions programs; arms control treaty monitoring; and on-site inspection; force protection; nuclear, biological, and chemical defense; and counter proliferation. DTRA also supports the U.S. nuclear deterrent and provides technical support to DOD on issues involving weapons of mass destruction.
EmergencyNet News
www.emergency.com
EmergencyNet News provides 24-hour news, analysis, and reference information on crisis, conflict, and emergency services.
Federal Computer Incident Response Capability
www.fedcirc.gov
The Federal Computer Response Capability (fedCIRC) coordinates and analyzes computer security for the federal government's civilian agencies and departments. Through FedCIRC, federal agencies cooperate to handle security incidents, share information, solve common security problems, and also collaborate with National Infrastructure Protection Center to plan protection strategies and deal with criminal threats to the critical information infrastructure.
Institute for the Advanced Study of Information Warfare
www.psycom.net/iwar.I.html
Information warfare is the offensive and defensive use of information and information systems to deny, exploit, corrupt, or destroy a military or business adversary's information-based-processes, systems, and computer networks. the Institute for the Advanced Study of Information Warfare addresses these actions in both military and civilian settings.
International Policy Institute for Counterterrorism
www.ict.org.il
The International Policy Institute for Counterterrorism researches and develops innovative public policy solutions to international terrorism, encourages cooperation among agencies involved in the fight against terrorism, and advises policy makers.
National Infrastructure Protection Center
www.nipc.gov
The National Infrastructure Protection Center assesses threats, warns of vulnerabilities, and provides comprehensive analysis as well as law enforcement investigation and response.
National Security Agency
www.nsa.gov
The National Security Agency (NSA), the nation's cryptologic organization, coordinates, directs, and performs specialized activities to protect U.S. information system and to gather foreign intelligence. NSA is a pioneer in communications technology and data processing and is an important government center for analysis and research in foreign languages.
National Terrorism Preparedness Institute
terrorism.spjc.cc.fl.us
Founded in 1998 as a result of the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Act, the national Terrorism Preparedness Institute trains the nation's first responders to survive and mitigate terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction.
Overseas Security Advisory Council
www.ds-osac.org
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) fosters the exchange of security related information between the U.S. government and the American private sector - including colleges and universities - operating abroad. OSAC provides timely information for corporate decisions on protecting investments, facilities, personnel, and intellectual property.
Rapid Response Information System
www.rris.fema.gov
The Rapid Response Information System (RRIS) is a reference guide, training aid, and planning and training resource for response to a chemical, biological, or nuclear terrorist incident. RRIS comprises several databases, including information about chemical and biological agents and radiological materials, first aid, federal response, hotlines, and other resources about countering weapons of mass destruction.
Terrorism Research Center
www.terrorism.com
The Terrorism Research Center website covers terrorism and information warfare, featuring essays and opinions on current issues, as well as links to other documents, research, and resources on terrorism.
U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
hazmat.dot.gov
The Office of Hazardous materials safety recommends regulatory changes for the multimodal transportation of hazardous materials, implements long- and short-term plans and schedules for regulatory options and initiatives based on the social, economic, technological, environmental, and safety impacts of hazardous materials transportation.
U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center
treas.gov/usss/ntac.htm
The Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) provides leadership and guidance in threat assessment, offering timely, useful, and effective advice to law enforcement organizations.
U.S. State Department, Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism
www.state.gov/s/ct/
The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism works to improve cooperation with foreign governments on counterterrorism. The coordinator has primary responsibility for developing, coordinating, and implementing U.S. counterterrorism policy
WMD, CBRN ON-LINE RESOURCES
Army Training Support Center
http://www.atsc.army.mil
Provides a digital library with approved training and doctrine information. Files include Field Manuals, Mission Training Plans, Soldier Training Pubs, and more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.bt.cdc.gov
Information regarding infectious diseases.
Soldier and Biological Chemical Command (SBCCOM)
http://www.apgea.army.mil
Information on chemical/biological defense equipment and chemical agents.
Chemical and Biological Warfare – Health and Safety
http://www.ntis.gov/health/health.html
Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service (NTIS) site has information on chemical and biological agents, Government research, detoxification and decontamination studies, developing immunizations, and drug theories.
Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO)
http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/
Information on the CEPPO office, upcoming events, publications, legislation and regulations, and links to outside resources. Also contains information on accident prevention and risk management planning.
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC)
http://www.cmahq.com
Source of technical assistance from chemical product safety specialists, emergency response coordinators, toxicologists and other hazardous materials (HazMat) specialists.
Disaster Management Central Resource (DMCR)
http://206.39.77.2/DMCR/dmrhome.html
Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) site with information on civilian support resources, triage of mass casualty situations, medicine and terrorism, terrorism injuries, and WMD medical library.
FEMA – Bio, Toxic Agents, and Epidemic Hazards Reference
www.fema.gov/emi/edu/biblol1.html
Emergency management-related bibliography on biological, toxic agents, and epidemic hazards.
FEMA – Emergency Management – Related Bibliography
www.fema.g o v/emi/edu/biblo12.htm
Currently 35 links to various emergency management-related bibliographies. At least 10 of these relate to WMD.
Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan
http://www.nrc.gov/NRC/AEOD/FRERP/downld.html
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (CHPPM)
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil
Home Page providing links especially requests for CHPPM services. Links connect to Directorates of Environmental Health Engineering, Health Promotion and Wellness, Laboratory Sciences, Occupational Health, and Toxicology.
U.S. Army Medical Research and Development (R&D) Command
http://MRMC-www.army.mil
Links include military infectious disease, chemical and biological links, scientific and technical reports, and Web site links.
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense
http:/ / chemdef.apgea.army.mil
Provides data links to open literature for medical management of chemical casualties and assay techniques for chemical agents.
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
http://www.usamriid.army.mil
Provides links to Medical Command (MEDCOM), Ebola site, outbreak reporting site, CDC, Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), U.S. Army, and more.
