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Although in the past terrorists used explosives or improvised explosive devices, they may in the future resort to non-conventional means such as biological weapons or materials. Some of these materials have the capacity to infect thousands of people, contaminate soil, buildings and transport assets, destroy agriculture and infect animal populations and eventually affect any food and feed at any stage in the food supply chain. The risk of "bioterrorist" attack has been statistically low, but its consequences can be devastating. If a deliberate introduction of deadly pathogens or a naturally occurring disease outbreak were to occur in the European Union or be imported from a third country, it is possible that it could affect several Member States simultaneously or spread across borders and have considerable economic and social impact. A new European Commission green paper has been published to stimulate a debate on this subject and to launch a process of consultation at European level on how to reduce biological risks, and to enhance preparedness and response. More details
The New Zealand Defence Force has dispatched four Unimog trucks and a P-3K Orion aircraft to assist with civil defence efforts at the top of the North Island. Regular and territorial force personnel have been put on standby and a Seasprite helicopter and Iroquois helicopter are also on standby to assist with reconnaissance and damage assessment efforts. The Unimog trucks will carry supplies and assist by transporting stranded people out of areas unreachable by other vehicles. The P-3K Orion is currently flying over the area to survey damage and relay information back to rescue teams on the ground. The Far North was hit with a month’s worth of rain in less than 12 hours leaving many homes flooded or without power. Civil defence efforts are being co-ordinated by the National Crisis Management Centre in Wellington.
November 6-8, 2007 / San Francisco, CA
This 9th annual conference provides DOJ, DHS, and DoD the opportunity to highlight the technology and training tools currently available and being developed for the emergency responder community and to elicit responder technology requirements. The conference will provide a forum for emergency responders to discuss best practices and exchange information. Expected to draw 1,500 attendees and 150 exhibits, this three-day conference will bring together key leaders and decision makers -offering responders, business and industry, academia, and Federal, State, tribal, and local stakeholders a unique forum to network, exchange ideas, and collaboratively address critical incident technology and preparedness needs, protocols, and solutions. Conference is free to all attendees. http://www.ctc.org/
October 29-30, 2007, New York Marriott Marquis Time Square
The SIFMA 2007 Business Continuity Planning Conference: New Perspectives on BCP brings together business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency managers and security professionals from multiple industries and government organizations. With its creative program content, unique speakers and vendor sponsors, the BCP Conference and Exhibit is widely recognized as the most innovative business continuity event. Regardless of your skill level, you will return from this event with expanded knowledge, new contacts, innovative strategies and fresh ideas. www.sifma.org/conferences/2007/BCP/
World weather impacts
•Date: 12th July 2007• Region: Various
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