Biological emergencies can be due to large outbreaks of common diseases, such as pandemic
flu, or new emerging diseases, such as the West Nile virus. Biological emergencies can
also involve a controlled or deliberate release of germs or other biological substances that can make you sick.
Many biological substances must be inhaled, enter through a cut in the skin or be eaten to make you sick. Some biological
agents do not cause contagious diseases.
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03/13/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary, Asia/Pacific Counterparts Meet to Bolster International Aviation Security
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Secretary Napolitano Meets with Her Asia/Pacific Counterparts in Tokyo on Ways to Bolster International Aviation Security
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03/09/2010 04:00 AM
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Greece Designated as Member of the Visa Waiver Program
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Secretary Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States.
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03/08/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary Napolitano Applauds President's Nominee Robert Harding
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Major General Robert A. Harding, U.S. Army (Retired), as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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03/05/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary Napolitano Announces Deployments of Recovery Act-Funded Advanced Imaging Technology
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Secretary Napolitano announced the first 11 airports to receive advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds—strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies.
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03/05/2010 04:00 AM
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Statement on Secretary Napolitano's Tokyo Visit
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Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Tokyo at the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to meet with counterparts from the Asia/Pacific region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security.
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03/04/2010 04:00 AM
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting with Airline Industry CEOs on Strengthening International Aviation Security
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano today met with CEOs of the member airlines of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the largest airline trade association in the United States, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents approximately 230 airlines and more than 90 percent of the world's air traffic—part of her ongoing efforts to bring together major domestic and foreign air carriers to work on ways to bolster international aviation security.
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03/04/2010 04:00 AM
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Under Secretary Wagner’s Testimony on the President’s FY 2011 Budget Request for the Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis
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March 4, 2010 testimony of Under Secretary Caryn Wagner before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security on the President’s fiscal year 2011 budget request for the Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A).
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03/03/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary Launches National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Challenge
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03/02/2010 04:00 AM
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U.S., Israel Agree to Enhance Joint Aviation Security
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Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies.
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03/01/2010 04:00 AM
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DHS Tribal Consultation and Coordination Plan Unveiled
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Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano unveiled the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States—building on current tribal partnerships to protect the safety and security of all people on tribal lands and throughout the nation.
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02/26/2010 04:00 AM
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"Office of Health Affairs Current Biosurveillance Capabilities"
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Testimony of Assistant Secretary Dr. Alexander Garza before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, "Office of Health Affairs Current Biosurveillance Capabilities," given February 25th, 2010.
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02/23/2010 04:00 AM
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Expanded Air Preclearance at Shannon Airport
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Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney today announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1, 2010.
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02/23/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary Napolitano to Visit San Francisco
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Secretary Napolitano will travel to San Francisco on Wednesday, March 3, to deliver remarks about the Department’s broad mission to protect the nation’s cyber infrastructure, systems and networks, and the responsibility of all Americans in maintaining cybersecurity and resiliency at RSA Conference
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02/23/2010 04:00 AM
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National Fusion Center Conference Recognizes Colorado Center
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The Colorado Information and Analysis Center, an FBI agent assigned to the Joint Regional Intelligence Center in Los Angeles and the deputy director of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center won awards at the National Fusion Center Conference today as fusion center of the year and as outstanding fusion center federal and state/local representatives.
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02/23/2010 04:00 AM
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Deputy Secretary Lute's Remarks at the National Fusion Center Conference
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Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute delivered remarks highlighting the Department’s continued commitment to sustaining and supporting fusion centers and the key role they play in facilitating information sharing among federal, state, local and tribal and private sector partners at the fourth annual National Fusion Center Conference in New Orleans.
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02/18/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretaria Napolitano y Secretario de Seguridad Pública Genaro García Luna de México Suscribirán Declaración de Principios Sobre Medidas de Cooperación Para Reforzar la Frontera Entre Estados Unidos y México, y Combatir Amenazas Transnacionales
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La secretaria Janet Napolitano del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) y el secretario de Seguridad Pública (SSP) Genaro García Luna de México suscribieron hoy una Declaración de Principios de Cooperación sobre medidas conjuntas para reforzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, e intercambiar información sobre amenazas transnacionales, y a la vez simplificar el transporte y comercio legítimos.
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02/18/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary Napolitano and Mexican Secretary of Public Safety Genaro García Luna Sign Declaration of Principles on Cooperative Efforts to Secure the U.S.-Mexico Border and Combat Transnational Threats
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Mexican Secretary of Public Safety Genaro García Luna signed a Declaration of Principles of Cooperation on joint efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and share information about transnational threats while streamlining legitimate travel and trade.
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02/17/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretaria Napolitano se reúne en México con homólogos del hemisferio occidental para coordinar maneras de reforzar la seguridad de la aviación internacional
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Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés), viajó hoy a la Ciudad de México, por invitación de su colega mexicano, el secretario de Gobernación Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, con el fin de reunirse con homólogos de Norteamérica, Centroamérica, Sudamérica y el Caribe, como también funcionarios de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional, para hablar sobre maneras de reforzar medidas y estándares de seguridad en la aviación mundial.
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02/17/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary Napolitano Highlights Strengthened Aviation Security and Stimulus Provided to Local Economies on Recovery Act Anniversary
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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday toured Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explosive detection technologies and canine program operations in Virginia and Texas—highlighting $576 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds and other security investments devoted to securing the U.S. aviation system and creating jobs in local communities across the country since President Obama signed the bill into law one year ago.
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02/17/2010 04:00 AM
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Secretary Napolitano Meets with Western Hemisphere Officials in Mexico on Ways to Enhance International Aviation Security
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards.
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