Defending the safety of our food supply through education
FPE is collaborative multi-institution public and private partnership within the DHS National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Resources are provided to enhance our nation's intellectual capacity to prepare for, protect, respond to and recover from incidences of intentional contamination of our food supply.
Topic(s): Terrorism.
This report examines a draft plan, prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency, that identifies critical security issues for drinking water and wastewater and outlines related research and technical support needs. It also recommends increased attention to interagency coordination and encourages additional consideration of current restrictions on the dissemination of secure information.
Author: National Academies Press
Format: Online
URL: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10772.html
This paper reviews the nature and threat of agricultural bioterrorism, examines present national capabilities and plans to meet the threat, and proposes a USDA-led federal strategy, including partnerships with key public and private organizations, that could strengthen American ability to prevent, respond to, and remediate biological attacks against national food and agriculture infrastructures.
Author: National Defense University
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ndu.edu/inss/McNair/mcnair65/01_toc.htm
This paper focuses on the goals of agroterrorism, possible groups engaged in this type of terrorism, the consequences of such actions, features of an attack, how technology will change the threat of terrorism, what states are most at risk, and how agroterrorism might be deterred.
Author: Mark Wheelis, University of California, Davis
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fas.org/bwc/agr/agwhole.htm
The terrorist threat of economic and societal disruption by introducing pathogens into the food supply and livestock is being taken seriously by government agencies. The USDA has an overall biosecurity system to prevent introduction of plant and animal pathogens into America's system of agriculture and food production. Biosecurity and biocontainment describe programs for infectious disease control that (1) reduce/prevent the introduction of new diseases onto an operation from outside sources and (2) reduce/prevent the movement of infectious diseases on the operation.
Author: Humanitarian Resource Institute
Format: Online
URL: http://www.humanitarian.net/biodefense/papers/ASEP-2001-12.html
This presentation outlines Foot and Mouth disease, other bioterrorist agents, and the consequences of such an attack. The presentation also examines the purpose of agroterrorism, animal and crop vulnerabilities, pathogens of concern, and the threat of agroterrorism.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.mipt.org/pdf/puttingcttoworkappendixk.pdf
Videotape examining relationship between public health & the threat of agroterrorism.
Author: Public Health Training Institute
Format: Video
URL: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/MPHTI/video%20list/WebsiteVideoList-042105.doc
Provides an understanding of agroterrorism, including examination of the vulnerabilities & risks associated with food & agriculture, strategies for the prevention, detection, and response to problems, pests and pathogens that could be used by terrorists.
Author: University of Kentucky
Format: Online
URL: http://www.kiprc.uky.edu/trap/agro/
This presentation defines agroterrorism, the probabilities & likelihood of agroterrorism incidents, costs associated with prevention, response and recovery, history of agroterrorism, and potential solutions.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/eden/educators/Edsagroterrorism.ppt
This document is intended for use by Purdue Extension educators to share with local law enforcement and community leaders. This paper looks at the possible costs associated with agroterrorism, addresses the history and possibility of an incident, and shares some recommendations for countering agroterrorism.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/eden/disasters/agro/Agroterrorism.doc
This report explores agriculture as a terrorist target, which is increasingly recognized as a national security threat. According to the author, "agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, and/or undermining stability."
Author: Jim Monke, Congressional Research Service
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RL32521.pdf
As relatively little consideration has been given to terrorist threats against agriculture and food industries, RAND Corporation examines key weaknesses inherent in the agricultural sector and the food chain, assesses the capabilities needed to exploit those vulnerabilities, and discusses potential ways to improve agricultural emergency response and management.
Author: RAND Corporation
Format: Online
URL: http://rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB7565/RB7565.pdf
The ALERT initiative is intended to raise the awareness of state and local government agency and industry representatives regarding food defense issues and preparedness. It is generic enough to apply to all aspects of the farm-to-table supply chain and is designed to spark thought and discussion with a variety of stakeholders. ALERT identifies five key points that industry and businesses can use to decrease the risk of intentional food contamination at their facility.
Author: Food and Drug Administration
Format: Online
URL: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/alert.html
This audio tutorial, presented by Pam Jenkins, MSN, EdD, Foodborne Disease Nurse Epidemiologist at the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, gives the viewer an introduction to epidemiological investigations of foodborne disease outbreaks.
Author: North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.unc.edu/nccphp/training/anatomy/certificate.htm
An overview of risk communication practices related to public health preparedness for food and agricultural emergencies.
Author: University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/8805/BestPracticesRiskComm.pdf
This report assesses the state of our knowledge of agents as potable water threats and contemplates the consequences of intentional or collateral contamination of potable water supplies by 18 replicating agents and 9 biotoxins known or likely to be weaponized or otherwise used as threats.
Author: Environmental Health Perspectives
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ehponline.org/members/1999/107p975-984burrows/burrows-full.html
Offered as the beginning of an on-going discussion for educators considering biosecurity outreach opportunities. Areas covered include understanding extension's role in your state and region, key partnerships to be formed before an event, working with the media, and cataloging available resources.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/eden/educators/biosecurity/index.html
A training manual seized from Al Qaeda examines methods of agricultural terrorism; in addition, computer records found in Afghanistan suggest that the terror network's interest in bioweapons predated 9/11. This article, which was featured in the Center for Contemporary Conflict's Strategic Insights, discusses the vulnerabilities of the nation's food supply, remedies in progress to address these, and what else is needed to protect the country from agricultural terrorism.
Author: Barry S. Zellen
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.ccc.nps.navy.mil/si/2004/dec/zellenDec04.pdf
Examines agroterrorism, including examination of the vulnerabilities & risks associated with food & agriculture, strategies for the prevention, detection, and response to problems, pests and pathogens that could be used by terrorists.
Author: University of Kentucky
Format: Online
URL: http://www.kiprc.uky.edu/trap/bioterrorism.html
This course is part of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PH 460) course series. These courses can be taken separately and in any sequence desired. The overall PH 460 series provides an introduction to public health emergency preparedness and response by examining the purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results. Case studies and a variety of practice-related exercises serve as a basis for learner participation in real world public health problem-solving simulations. The various components of these courses serve to stimulate interactions among learners and instructors around important problems and issues facing public health. Since computers and the Internet's World Wide Web are now basic tools for public health practitioners, these courses also seek to foster and enhance skills related to the use of technology for accessing and using information and for communicating with colleagues.
Author: University of Illinois at Chicago Public Health Preparedness Center
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.asph.org/acphp/detail.cfm?ResourceID=201
This report analyzes the gaps found in federal controls for protecting agriculture and the food supply. Recommendations call for strengthening import checks for mad cow and foot-and-mouth diseases, enforcing the feed ban, and improving security at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York.
Author: U.S. General Accounting Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04259t.pdf
Fears about terrorism usually center on nuclear or biological weapons. But attackers could cause huge economic damage by spreading plant or animal diseases. This article explains how this threat is being confronted.
Author: Virginia Gewin
Format: Online
URL: http://www.nature.com/cgi-taf/DynaPage.taf?file=/nature/journal/v421/n6919/full/421106a_fs.html
Video presentation on chemical agents of opportunity, toxic chemical & toxic Industrial materials, means of use of chemical agents to create harm, & Impacts upon public health, as well as behavioral health.
Author: Alabama Department of Public Health
Format: Online Video
URL: http://streamer.state.ak.us:8080/ramgen/hss/dph/phtn/ChemAgents9-2-04.rm
Recounting of a history of terrorism. Includes descriptions of CBRNE attacks & potential impacts of type of attacks, including agroterrorism.
Author: Missouri Hazard Analysis
Format: PDF file
URL: http://sema.dps.mo.gov/sh%20annex%20o.pdf
This fact sheet provides an overview of emergency response plan elements and appropriate response actions to counter physical destruction, intentional contamination, or cyber attack of water supply systems.
Author: U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Format: PDF file
URL: http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/documents/FACT/31-002-1001.pdf
The video includes tips to risk communication, strategies, coping mechanisms in a crisis, involving the public in risk communication, and misconceptions and myths about the topic.
Author: Peter M. Sandman and Jody Lanard
Format: CD-ROM/DVD
URL: http://www.psandman.com/handouts/AIHA-DVD.htm
This document discusses the essential and beneficial process of the public and private sectors working together to plan for emergencies. Important elements include planning, mitigation, business recovery, lessons learned, best practices, and plan exercising. Whether it is a minor incident or a major terrorist activity involving weapons of mass destruction, the community?s collective resources must unite and work to understand the processes necessary to resolve the matter.
Author: Michigan State University
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/CIP/CIP.pdf
This study examined law enforcement's role in protecting American agriculture from international and domestic terrorists, militant animal rights groups, economic opportunists, and disgruntled employees.
Author: Terry Knowles, James Lane, Dr. Gary Bayens,Dr. Nevil Speer, Dr. Jerry Jaax , Dr. David Carter, Dr. Andra Bannister
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/212280.pdf
This course offers students an overview of the issues relating to atomic, biological, and chemical weapons, commonly referred to as weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Since the end of the Cold War, the proliferation of these kinds of weapons has become one of America?s primary security concerns; thus an understanding of the weapons and their capabilities is an essential component of understanding national security more broadly. This class will approach WMD from three angles. First, it will take a historical perspective, exploring the development and use of these weapons in past conflicts. Second, it will examine the scientific foundation of the most significant WMD threats. While not a science class, students must certainly have a basic understanding of the way that these kinds of weapons function in order to assess the threat that they represent. No prior science background on the part of students is assumed, but they must be prepared to learn some basic biology, chemistry, and physics. Finally, the class will deal with these weapons from a security/policy perspective, and we will conclude by exploring the various possible ways of halting the spread of these kinds of weapons.
Author: Ohio State University
Format: Classroom
URL: http://psweb.sbs.ohio-state.edu/International/pdf/autumn.pdf
This report discusses security measures that water utilities have implemented since September 11, 2001 to shield the nation's water supply from a terrorist attack.
Author: American Water Works Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.awwa.org/Advocacy/pressroom/pr/index.cfm?ArticleID=163
This report studies the security-related vulnerabilities affecting drinking water systems; the criteria for determining how federal funds are allocated among drinking water systems to improve their security; and security-enhancing activities that should be supported.
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d041098t.pdf
This document discusses early warning systems and other management approaches that may increase the chances of preventing human exposure if biological weapons are used in drinking water systems.
Author: Jeffery A. Foran & Thomas M. Brosnan
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ehponline.org/realfiles/docs/2000/108p993-995foran/foran-full.html
Video presentation on history of epidemics, Including foodborne Illness epidemics, ecologically-originated Infectious disease agents, strategies for preventing future outbreaks, & emerging Infectious diseases that could be considered bioterrorism threats.
Author: Alabama Department of Public Health
Format: Online Video
URL: http://streamer.state.ak.us:8080/ramgen/hss/dph/phtn/EmergingInfectious8-26-04.rm
This report evaluates the Environmental Protection Agency's role in BioWatch, an early warning system designed to detect the release of biological agents in the air through monitoring and laboratory analysis.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.epa.gov/oig/reports/2005/20050323-2005-P-00012.pdf
Homeland security strategic plan for the protection of the nation?s drinking & wastewater infrastructure, chemical & hazardous materials sector, & response to & recovery from acts of biological, chemical, certain radiological & other terrorist attacks. Include details on the protection of water as a critical infrastructure & discussion of EPA participation pertaining to homeland security efforts for food.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/downloads/epa_homeland_security_strategic_plan.pdf
Bioterrorism preparedness act from FDA designed to improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, & respond to bioterrorism & other public health emergencies. Includes section entitled, Protecting Safety and Security of Food and Drug Supply.
Author: Food and Drug Administration
Format: Document
URL: http://www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the final two proposed food safety regulations required by the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 ("The Bioterrorism Act of 2002"), which gave FDA new authority to protect the nation's food supply. Proposed regulations on the establishment and maintenance of records would apply to almost all foreign and domestic food sources and recipients of food destined for U.S. consumption. Other proposed regulations on administrative detention implement FDA's new, self-executing authority to detain any article of food that may pose a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Author: Food and Drug Administration
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2003/NEW00902.html
This course will address the reasons and logic, which would focus a terrorist attack on the food supply. The characteristics of the food supply chain will be examined and the links which expose themselves to interruption, explored. Countermeasures on the global /strategic level as well as on the local tactical level will be in the context of their utility and effectiveness. The nature and characteristics of specific bacterial and chemical agents will be examined and the specific clinical presentations of disease expounded. Specific procedural and operational countermeasures for preparation and/or attack response will be examined. The anticipated clinical course and prognosis of the specific disease agents in human or animal victims will be examined and therapeutic and remedial options explored.
Author: South Central Public Health Partnerships
Format: Online
URL: http://lms.southcentralpartnership.org/scphp?productID=prdct000000000001002
This guide encourages consumers to look out for signs of intentional food contamination and to report cases of suspected food tampering to the local police or through the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/topics/foodsec_cons.htm
Foodborne diseases continue to be a major public health problem. Current systems of food production cannot deliver a risk-free food supply. Risk assessment tools provide a basis for managing risks in an informed way, both from the standpoint of production and regulation of the food supply. This course examines strategies for managing risk for specific foods and across the food system.
Author: University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/8740/HedbergPubH7216-101.pdf
This article discusses the history of the bioterrorism act and the subsequent government actions to increase food protection and defense since the act was passed in 2002. The article also outlines the history of food threats and analysis.
Author: Wayne Ellefson and Ron Weiss
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.covance.com/docs/food_jun05.pdf
This article discusses food security examining the difference between food security and food safety, the potential impacts of an attack on the food supply, the most vulnerable foods, potential agents, and responsibilities of citizens to help protect against such attacks.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PPT/Workshop_Food_Security_Awareness_alt/index.asp
Guidelines are presented for the strengthening of egg, meat & poultry processing environments against potential bioterrorism threats. Suggestions are given for the establishment of a food security plan.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/topics/SecurityGuide.pdf
This course offers an introduction to food security for state and local sanitarians, USDA FSIS field inspectors, and HHS FDA field inspectors. With the current threat of terrorism against the US, it is critical that the food industry – from growers to retail – be aware of the threat and of the guidance materials available from regulatory agencies to help address food security concerns. Food Security and training experts from FDA and USDA wrote and approved the course.
Author: Food and Drug Administration
URL: http://www.fda.gov/ora/training/orau/FoodSecurity/startpage.html
This document is designed to provide businesses with a checklist for outside security for the development of security procedures.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Food_Security_Checklist_Worksheet.pdf
As part of its continuing effort to help protect America's food supply from intentional and unintentional contamination, this report from USDA is designed to help facilities and shippers that handle meat, poultry, and egg products strengthen their food safety and security plans. The guidelines provide recommendations to ensure the security of food products through all phases of distribution.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/topics/transportguide.pdf
These Guidelines serve as a set of general activities, objectives & elements that organizations as well as those in command positions within the organizations, should consider in the development of prevention plans. The Guidelines are divided into the functional categories of Collaboration, Information Sharing, Threat Recognition, Risk Management & Intervention.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/training/classes.asp
This study assesses how vulnerable the agricultural sector and the food chain are to a deliberate act of biological terrorism, explores possible outcomes of a successful attack, and outlines the agricultural industry's importance to the U.S. economy.
Author: RAND Corporation
Format: PDF file
URL: http://rand.org/pubs/monographs/2004/RAND_MG135.pdf
The Environmental Protection Agency's Homeland Security Strategy guides the agency's homeland security efforts, describing its goals, initiatives, and key activities for protecting the nation from the consequences of terrorist attacks.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.epa.gov/OHS/pdfs/EPA-HS-Strategy.pdf
Training includes security & crisis plan development, evaluation & updating.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/training/classes.asp
U.S. agriculture generates more than $1 trillion per year in economic activity and provides an abundant food supply for Americans and others. Since September 11, concerns have surfaced about the vulnerability of U.S. agriculture to agroterrorism. Several agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and Defense, play a role in protecting the nation against agroterrorism. In this report, the Government Accountability Office examines the federal agencies' roles and responsibilities to protect against agroterrorism, the steps that the agencies have taken to manage the risks of agroterrorism, and the challenges that remain.
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05214.pdf
Provides insights into educating kids about terrorism or disaster events. Includes footnotes on research in this area.
Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm
This lecture examines the history of biological warfare, biological terrorism, the basics of bioterrorism, agents of bioterrorism, characteristics of agents, and anthrax.
Author: Supercourse
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec10181/index.htm
To impart an understanding of the importance of imported food & how weaknesses in the importation process can put the U.S. food supply at risk for intentional contamination. Included will be an understanding of how food is imported, how imported food may be a target for intentional contamination, & the basics of the container trade.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online Webcast
URL: http://www.prepareiowa.com/Public/
Document provides guidance on reducing the potential threat of terrorism through enhanced site security, minimization of weak point in an operation, and supervision of employees
Author: Department of Homeland Security - California
Format: Document
URL: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/fdb/PDF/Bioterrorism%20-%20Guidance%20-%20Short.pdf
This course offered by the University of Kentucky defines terrorism including what terrorism is (and is not), examines the history of terrorism, defines and give examples of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), describe types of harm and protective measures, and explores considerations when preparing for a terrorist attack.
Author: University of Kentucky
Format: Online
URL: http://www.kiprc.uky.edu/trap/introterrorism.html
Report strategies for effective communication during a crisis incident when typical communication capabilities are non-operational. Provides guidance on governance, standards / technology & funding.
Author: Iowa Communications Task Force
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/CoEM_FR/ComInteropStrategy.pdf
Participants will receive an in-depth view of terrorism, both domestic and international. The course will touch on the causes and motives that drive terrorists, their methods of operation and terrorism's impact on the United States and abroad.
Author: Michigan State University
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.homelandsecurity.msu.edu
This document examines the reasons to develop a food security plan and provides FSIS tools for this purpose. It also explores food security principles, the elements of a plan, security areas, and additional resources.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PPT/Workshop_Food_Security_Plans_alt/index.asp
This report describes what environmental professionals did in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and explores what they might have done differently.
Author: The National Environmental Health Association
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.neha.org/pdf/messages_in_the_dust.pdf
This document addresses the dire need to better equip producers and producer organizations who have been previously overlooked in contingency planning discussions on FMD.
Author: Humanitarian Resource Institute
Format: Online
URL: http://www.pathobiologics.org/avbc_biosecurity2003.html
This model offers guidelines for states developing a plan to respond to agroterrorism and includes information for states that already have plans in place.
Author: National Emergency Management Association
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.nemaweb.org/?68
This course examines how specific food products are created and how they move through the food system; how our government protects against threats to the U.S. food system; food-related actions your family can take to prepare for any type of disaster or emergency; what consumers and agricultural producers can do to protect against intentional threats to our food system; and lessons learned from actual cases of intentional attacks on our food systems.
Author: Extension Disaster Education Network
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.eden.lsu.edu/learningOps/OnGuard/default.aspx
This paper discusses the biosecurity threat faced by the United States' agricultural resources. It includes information on the agricultural biosecurity threat, potential perpetrators, and potential crop pathogens.
Author: Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
Format: Online
URL: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/biosecurity/ag-biosec/biofacts/agbiooview.html
This article analyzes historical examples of biological weapons programs and biological attacks on agriculture, examines the technical and environmental requirements to develop and weaponize antiagricultural agents, and proposes steps for prevention and response.
Author: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Format: Online
URL: http://www.thebulletin.org/article.php?art_ofn=so01cameron
Jacqueline Fletcher, PhD, of the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University, talks about the vulnerability of plants to emerging pathogens, pests and their potential for usage in bioterrorist attacks. She describes how plant diseases can cause a great deal of havoc, including reduction in quantity, higher food prices, and most importantly they can affect humans and livestock. Because of these many factors, in her talk, Dr. Fletcher stresses that people should place a greater emphasis on protecting the food supply, quoting 1970 Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug, "Food is the cornerstone of national security." (Lecture given on September 28, 2005)
Author: Georgia Training Resource and Inventory Network
Format: Online Webcast
URL: http://www.sph.emory.edu/GTRAIN/trainings/tls/Fletcher/Start_files/Default.htm
Program of Instruction (POI) guide for preparing those involved in a community response to terrorism. Participants will gain knowledge in recognizing targets of terrorism in communities, understanding resources that may be available in their region, developing a comprehensive plan, & developing a plan for to identify, collect & share information with state & federal agencies. For further information, visit the NCBRT: www.ncbrt.lsu.edu
Author: Louisiana State University
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.in.gov/dhs/training/ag_terror.pdf
This presentation examines the definition of a crisis/disaster situation, key issues in communicating with the public, communication myths, plan development, communication rules and pitfalls, and communication with the media.
Author: Supercourse
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec13461/index.htm
This progress report outlines the Food and Drug Administration's 10-Point Program for ensuring the safety and security of the food supply.
Author: U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Format: Online
URL: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fssrep.html
This exercise involves an intentional attack on our food system with a highly toxic agent. The exercise is designed to be educational in nature and to help participants think through and understand the responses and relationships necessary for the successful resolution of an event. The exercise will last approximately 3 hours and will be broken down into series of six scripts, each with a discussion time of 10-45 minutes.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/8805/HayBotToxTabletop.pdf
This report profiles 17 drinking water utilities that are incorporating watershed management and protection as an integral part of their business of providing safe drinking water to their customers.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/swp/swpcases.pdf
This report discusses the federal requirements for the security of the chemical and water sectors, both of which are defined as critical infrastructure systems and assets by the USA PATRIOT Act.
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05327.pdf
will be exposed to specific guidelines and lessons learned for effective public and private partnerships, with emphasis on critical infrastructure protection, risk management, contingency planning and supply-chain security."
Author: Michigan State University
Format: Online
URL: http://www.homelandsecurity.msu.edu
This guide helps public utilities evaluate the relevance of state public disclosure laws to their particular situations, providing strategies to help protect sensitive information that could be used by domestic or international terrorists to disrupt or destroy critical infrastructures.
Author: Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.amwa.net/isac/StateFOIA.pdf
The Terrorism & National Security Management Certificate program requires a minimum of 36 quarter credit hours. Courses include: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Criminology, White Collar Crime, Terrorism Today, Investigating Terrorism, World Conflict, and Organized Crime.
Author: Kaplan University
Format: Online
Damage to the nation's water supply and water quality infrastructure could disrupt the delivery of vital services, threaten public health and the environment, and possibly cause loss of life. Currently, no federal standards or established best practices to govern readiness, response, or recovery efforts exist within the water infrastructure sector. This report reviews water infrastructure, describing security-related actions taken by the government and private sector since 9/11, as well as additional policy issues and responses.
Author: C. Copeland and B. Cody, Congressional Research Service
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RL32189.pdf
Details on exercises & planning activities, including application of the National Incident Management Strategy (NIMS) & Hazard Mitigation.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/programs/exercise.asp
Included is information on chemical, biological & radionuclear agent use in the food supply, guidance for integrating consideration of deliberate contamination of food into current programs, strengthening of communicable disease control systems, and policy advice on alert & response systems via linkages with key entities.
Author: World Health Organization
Format: Document
URL: http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/fs_management/terrorism/en/index.html
A list of seven signs of terrorist activities.
Author: Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fbiic.gov/reports/Seven_Signs_of_Terrorism_Handout.pdf
This document describes biological and toxin agents, the means of their weaponization, and who might make such weapons. It also examines U.S. vulnerabilities to biological and toxin weapons attacks and proposes steps to better manage the consequences of such an attack.
Author: National Institute for Public Policy
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.nipp.org/Adobe/Toxin%20Weapons2.pdf
This paper summarizes proceedings from a workshop that discussed the limited availability of vaccines to protect both military and civilian populations against biological agents (e.g., anthrax and smallpox) and the adequacy (or inadequacy) with which related industries could respond and analyzed how the policies and procedures of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration relate to the availability of drugs and biologics.
Author: RAND Corporation
Format: PDF file
URL: http://rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/2005/RAND_OP102.pdf
The Office of Science and Technology, in conjunction with the RAND Corporation, convened a panel in 2003 to organize a future research and development agenda for combating biological acts of agro-terrorism directed against U.S. livestock and related produce. This report contains the papers submitted for the conference and provides an overview of the findings and recommendations of the forum.
Author: RAND Corporation
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF193/CF193.pdf
The threats of terrorism and economic sabotage against agriculture in the United States are neither fixed nor certain. Some have said that it is not a matter of "if", but "when". The following addresses the need for enhance disease surveillance from epidemiological and inspection standpoints.
Author: Dorothy B. Preslar
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fas.org/ahead/agroterror.htm
This lecture series will compare and contrast past and contemporary examples of domestic and global terrorist attacks on agriculture, food and water systems in order to instill in the student an appreciation for the serious public health challenges posed from such attacks. We will consider the use of microorganisms, radiation, and chemicals to inflict damage on plants, animals, ready-to-eat and fresh food supplies, water sources, public health, and public morale. In addition, we will review laws, regulations and organizations that are used to protect U.S. populations from such attacks.
Author: South Central Public Health Partnerships
Format: Online
URL: http://lms.southcentralpartnership.org/scphp?productID=prdct000000000001010
Examples of ways that citizens can volunteer to your community & your family more prepared.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/be_prepared/volunteer.asp
This report discusses the views of nationally recognized experts on key issues concerning wastewater security, including the potential vulnerabilities of wastewater systems, activities that most warrant federal support to mitigate the risk of terrorism, and criteria for allocating and distributing federal funds.
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05165.pdf
Information designed to provide basic information describing terrorism, agroterrorism & bioterrorism.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/terror_other/index.asp
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