Arkansas CSEPP
CSEPP
http://www.arkansascsepp.com/
The Pine Bluff Arsenal is one of eight locations in the nation where chemical weapons are stockpiled. The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) was established to enhance the emergency preparedness in communities around the chemical stockpiles until the stockpiles are eliminated.

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
Arkansas Office of Homeland Security
http://www.adem.state.ar.us/
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management maintains a management system that effectively and efficiently provides mitigation of and recovery from the effects of natural and human caused disasters. This goal is accomplished through a series of programs designed to identify all disasters threatening the State.

Arkansas Hospital Association - Emergency Readiness
AHA
http://www.arkhospitals.org/disaster.htm
The Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) is a membership organization, which for 70 years has assisted its members through collective initiatives which facilitate the integration and improvement of the delivery of healthcare services throughout Arkansas.

Arkansas Preparedness Education Resources
Division of Health
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/services/bioterrorism/training_edu.html
Core competency information is available at this site, as well as links to other CE opportunities for health professionals in bioterrorism and preparedness.

Arkansas Preparedness Resources for Health Professionals
Division of Health
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/services/bioterrorism/healthcare_pro.html
Links to information inlcude clinical laboratory resources, healthcare resources, a health alert network, arkansas nurses emergency response system and more.

Arkansas' Bioterrorism and Preparedness Program
Division of Health
http://www.healthyarkansas.com/services/bioterrorism/preparedness_program.html
Arkansas' Bioterrorism Preparedness Program addresses these challenges with work in many areas, including: the Public Health Laboratory, Surveillance and Epidemiology, Crisis Communication, the Health Alert Network and Training.

Bioterrorism Act of 2002
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html
The events of Sept. 11, 2001, reinforced the need to enhance the security of the United States. Congress responded by passing the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act).

Bioterrorism Agents and Diseases
CDC
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/agentlist.asp
This is the Center for Disease Control & Prevention's A to Z list of bioterrorism agents and diseases. Each entry includes diagnosis, treatment, lab testing, environmental response and additional information. These agents can be arranged by priority categories.

Bioterrorism Resources
American College of Physicians
http://www.acponline.org/bioterro/
Various bioterrorism links and information are available through this site.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/home-hcp.htm
Provides information geared toward various audiences, including health care professionals, media, and the general public. Includes information on vaccine-preventable diseases, immunization benefits, news and publications about immunizations and immunization-related issues, educational and training resources for immunization providers, and patient education resources.

Centers for Public Health Preparedness
ASPH
http://www.asph.org/acphp/
The CDC developed a national network of Centers for Public Health Preparedness (CPHP) to train the public health workforce to respond to threats to our nation's health, such as bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.

Chemical Agents
CDC
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/agentlistchem.asp
This list of chemical agents is provided by the CDC. The agents can be arranged by priority categories.

Citizen Corps Council
DHS
http://www.citizencorps.gov/index.shtm
The Citizen Corps mission is accomplished through a national network of state, local, and tribal Citizen Corps Councils. These Councils build on community strengths to implement the Citizen Corps programs and will carry out a local strategy to have every American participate.

Computer Emergency Readiness Team
DHS
http://www.us-cert.gov/
Established in 2003 to protect the nation's Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation.

Countering Bioterrorism & Threats to the Food Supply
Food & Drug Administration
http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/bioterr.html
Use this resource as a gateway to information about threats to the food supply. It includes links to information from the CDC, FDA, HHS and more.

Department of Health and Human Services
National Vaccine Program Office
http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/
Information about childhood, adolescent, and adult immunizations. Includes publications and reports on vaccine preventable diseases, vaccine safety, vaccine coverage, immunization laws, injury compensation, and immunization registries.

Department of Homeland Security
DHS
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
Homeland Security leverages resources within Federal, state, and local governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their homeland.

Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/about/index.shtm
FEMA's mission within the Department of Homeland Security is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.

Food and Drug Administration
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/
FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and consists of eight centers/offices.

Food Security & Emergency Preparedness
U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Defense_&_Emergency_Response/index.asp
This site will help consumers learn about USDA procedures to keep food supplies safe.

Health Alert Network
CDC
http://www2a.cdc.gov/HAN/Index.asp
The Health Alert Network will function as PHIN’s Health Alert component. This includes collaborating with federal, state, and city/county partners to develop protocols and stake holder relationships that will ensure a robust interoperable platform for the rapid exchange of public health information.

HealthMap: Global Disease Alert Map
Children's Hospital and Harvard MIT
http://www.healthmap.org/
HealthMap brings together disparate data sources to achieve a unified and comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health. This freely available Web site integrates outbreak data of varying reliability, ranging from news sources (such as Google News) to curated personal accounts (such as ProMED) to validated official alerts (such as World Health Organization).

Homeland Security Act of 2002
P.L. 107-188
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:h.r.05005:
To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Contains Title I: National Preparedness for Bioterrorism & Other PH Emergencies, Title II: Dangerous Biological Agents & Toxins, Title III: Food & Drug Supply, Title IV: Drinking Water, Title V: Additional Provisions.

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
GPO Access
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/creports/intel_reform.html
This Act allowed the creation of a National Counterterrorism Center, and this Center reports to the Director of Central Intelligence.

Lessons Learned Information Sharing
DHS
https://www.llis.dhs.gov/
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov) is the national network of Lessons Learned and Best Practices for emergency response providers and homeland security officials. LLIS.gov's secure, restricted-access information is designed to facilitate efforts to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism across all disciplines and communities throughout the US.

Medical Reserve Corps
Office of the US Surgeon General
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/state.asp?state=3
Dedicated to establishing teams of local volunteer medical and public health professional to contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year as well as during times of community need.

National Counterterrorism Center
NCTC
http://www.nctc.gov/
This new agency is a central element of Congress’s plan to strengthen US intelligence capabilities and to mobilize all government agencies in the war on terrorism.

National Library of Medicine Gateway
NLM
http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/gw/Cmd
The NLM Gateways allows users to search in multiple retrieval systems at the US National Library of Medicine. The current Gateway searches MEDLINE/PubMed, TOXLINE, NLM Catalog, consumer health databases and more.

National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
MIPT
http://www.mipt.org/
This institute expands and shares knowledge in order to prevent terrorism and mitigate its effects.

NIH Response to Hurricane Katrina Effort
NIH
http://www.nih.gov/about/director/hurricanekatrina/index.htm
A list of NIH resources that outline the efforts contributed to the Katrina relief.

Project Bioshield Act of 2004
S. 15
http://rpc.senate.gov/_files/L67BioShieldDM.pdf
Project BioShield establishes a permanent funding source through which the federal government can buy medical countermeasures from private companies.

Public Health Improvement Act
National Conference of State Legislatures
http://www.ncsl.org/statefed/health/PHIASum.htm
The Public Health Improvement Act is a comprehensive package of public health bills. The Act was signed into law on November 13, 2000 as P.L. 106-505 and authorizes funding for a wide range of public health initiatives.

Resource Guide for Public Health Preparedness
PH Partners
http://www.phpreparedness.info/
Expert guidelines, factsheets and other tools for public health preparedness.

Responder Knowledge Base
MIPT
http://www.rkb.mipt.org/
This Knowledge Base has been built specifically to serve the needs of Emergency Responders. It contains information on currently available products, along with a wealth of related information such as standards, training, and grants.

Terrorism Knowledge Base (TKB)
MIPT
http://www.tkb.org/Home.jsp
The MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base (TKB) is the one-stop resource for comprehensive research and analysis on global terrorist incidents, terrorism-related court cases, and terrorist groups and leaders.

The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century
IOM
http://www.iom.edu/?id=4304&redirect=0
This book reviews the nation's public health capabilities and presents a comprehensive framework for how the government public health agencies, working with multiple partners from the public and private sectors as an intersectoral public health system.

WISER
NLM
http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov
WISER is a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. It provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. Also available for a PDA.