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S&T’s NUSTL collaborated with first responders, DOE, and FEMA to publish the “Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Response Guidance: Planning for the First 100 Minutes,” is designed to encourage comprehensive radiological preparedness and assist first responders and local jurisdictions to both operationalize and implement best practices for RDD detonation response. Pictured here, a radioactive blast releasing radioactive ballistic fragments into the surrounding environment. (From the video, Courtesy of DHS S&T)
CBRNE Detection

S&T Returns with NUSTL Responder RAD Preparedness in 2019 ‘ASTORS’

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Can you tell what this robot does just by looking at it? If not, that is exactly why standards are needed—to prove what the robot can do. This particular method tests the robot’s ability to inspect, touch, rotate and extract items. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)
Campus Security

RoboCup 2018: S&T Test Methods to Evaluate Rescue Robots (Multi-Video)

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Planning makes it possible to manage the entire life cycle of a potential crisis. Strategic and operational planning establishes priorities, identifies expected levels of performance and capability requirements, provides the standard for assessing capabilities and helps stakeholders learn their roles.
Campus Security

FEMA’s New Guide for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks

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An emergency response incident commander should be well-versed on how to respond to all hazards, including the intricacies of radiological and nuclear incidents. Because the hazards associated with radiological or nuclear (rad/nuc) incidents are uniquely challenging to convey accurately to first responders, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has developed a solution in the form of the Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Program. In the field, the ROSS makes recommendations, interprets models, and analyzes data for that incident commander.
Campus Security

S&T Supports Radiation Preparedness with RadResponder (Multi-Video)

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A Coast Guard representative launches the 'AeroVironment Puma' All-Environment drone during the Singing River Island payload evaluations. DHS and the Coast Guard can use this drone for multiple missions depending on the payload. (Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard)
Aerospace

DHS S&T Evaluating Drones for Use by Federal Agencies (See How,...

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After reviewing the handling of a crisis at a chemical plant near Houston last August, federal investigators determined the chemical industry needs to work much harder at preparing for severe weather events, especially in areas prone to extreme flooding from tropical storms and hurricanes. (Courtesy of CSB)
Crisis Responders

TX Chemical Plant Failed to Take Precautions Despite Warnings (Video)

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Howard County Executive Kittleman announces partnership to improve flood warning systems for Ellicott City
Crisis Responders

DHS S&T Partners with Communities to Improve Flood Resiliency (Videos)

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Homeland Security grant funding supports prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation in the areas of planning, equipment, training and exercises to address potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. (Courtesy of Hawaii .com)
Campus Security

DHS Unveils Funding Ops for FY2018 Preparedness Grants (Multi-Video)

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DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen (Image courtesy of YouTube)
Airports/Aviation

DHS on the FY 2019 President’s Budget for DHS (Learn More,...

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To support a select region of the United States, Serco received a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract that has a ceiling value of $600 million over the next five years.
Crisis Responders

Serco to Support FEMA US Disaster Recovery (Learn More, Multi-Video)

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