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Sandia’s CANARY software protects water utilities from terrorist attacks and contaminants, boosts quality

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Americans are used to drinking from the kitchen tap without fear of harm, even though water utilities might be vulnerable to terrorist attacks or natural contaminants. Now, thanks to CANARY Event Detection Software — an open-source software developed by Sandia National Laboratories in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — public Read More »

July 25, 2011
| Filed under North America, Countermeasures, and Public Health
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Mideast WMD-Free Zone Inches Forward Amid Gripes About U.S. Role

WASHINGTON — An international meeting in Belgium this month to discuss prospects for banning weapons of mass destruction from the Middle East showed some glimmers of progress, but complaints are mounting that the United States is falling short in its leadership role (see GSN, July 12). (Jul. 22) – Annalisa Giannella, the European Union’s personal Read More »

July 25, 2011
| Filed under Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, and Research
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US Needs Better Bioattack Response Capacity, Expert Says – Global Security Newswire

Global Security Newswire – The United States needs to continue to bolster its ability to respond to a biological weapons attack and to speed up preparation of medical countermeasures and their manufacturing systems, a prominent biodefense expert said on Wednesday

July 25, 2011
| Filed under North America, Countermeasures, and Policy & Initiatives
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Volunteers needed for emergency preparedness anthrax drill

Stamford Plus Magazine – By Sacred Heart University University Commons at Sacred Heart University will be the site of an emergency preparedness anthrax drill on Wednesday, July 27, from 10 am to noon. Organizers are looking for volunteers from the community to participate in …and more »

July 25, 2011
| Filed under North America and Public Health
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Homeland Security Details Antiterrorism Measures – Global Security Newswire

Homeland Security Details Antiterrorism MeasuresGlobal Security NewswireThe department has also contributed to the physical safety and security of biological select agent facilities by completing buffer zone plans and site assistance visits, and providing grant funding to first responders at these facilities" (US Homeland …