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Homeland Security
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About FEMA: FEMA History 
 Official page from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the history of the agency, which was created by a 1979 executive order to merge the disaster-related responsibilities of several other agencies: the Federal Insurance Administration, the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration, the National Weather Service Community Preparedness Program, the Federal Preparedness Agency, and the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration. It became part of the Department of Homeland Security in March 2003. http://www.fema.gov/about/history.shtm Topics: Government, Government, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, News, Science, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 20, 2005 Alabama Homeland Security
Information and news about the resources available for disaster relief in Alabama. Includes information about aviation threat levels, volunteer training and recruitment, and links to terrorism awareness and prevention topics. Http://www.homelandsecurity.alabama.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism and the Attacks of September 11, 2001
This bibliography covers the aftermath of the attacks, congressional and presidential actions, global terrorism, international politics, national security, U.S. foreign relations, weapons of mass destruction, and the U.S. military. Compiled by Kevin D. Motes, reference librarian in the U.S. Government Information Division of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. http://www.odl.state.ok.us/usinfo/terrorism/911.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Nonfiction by Genre, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated May 19, 2005 Aviation Security
Reports from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on airport security topics such as private screening contractors, computer-assisted passenger screening systems, air cargo system improvements, screening company certification, and technologies for detecting explosives and narcotics. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/featured/transportationsecurity.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Behind the Homefront
This blog is "a daily chronicle of news in homeland security and military operations affecting newsgathering, access to information and the public's right to know." From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. http://www.rcfp.org/behindthehomefront/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, News, Politics, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Writing Last updated Sep 10, 2003 The Boom in Bomb Detection: Get Ready to Be Scanned, Sniffed and Zapped
May 2004 article that describes technological advances in the area of bomb detection when materials are carried in cars, packages, or on a person. Methods discussed include X-rays, "the quadruple resonance technology that zaps people with low-frequency radio waves," and "electronic sniffers." From Scientific American. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-boom-in-bomb-detectio Topics: Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Bush Plan To Can "Project Impact" Could Be Disastrous
2001 analysis of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Impact program, which was started under the Clinton administration "to mitigate disaster by planning and acting before trouble hits." Includes opinions from various communities about the effectiveness of Project Impact, and potential reasons for phase-out of the project under the George W. Bush administration. Note: Most links in this article are broken because Project Impact has ended. From RealtyTimes, a real estate news service. http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20010308_impact.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Presidents by Name, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 18, 2008 Bush's War
Companion to a two-part March 2008 Frontline series "that tells the epic story of how the Iraq war began and how it has been fought, both on the ground and deep inside the government." Features video of the full series, an annotated video timeline, and over 400 extended interviews. Also includes battlefield stories, timelines and maps, reporters' dispatches, and links to other fifth anniversary coverage of the war and related topics. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/bushswar/ Topics: War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 3, 2008 Buzz Words and Catch Phrases: A Glossary for Our Changing World
This resource has definitions of "people, places, agencies, technology, jargon and clichés used in the aftermath of the [September 11, 2001, terrorist] attack on the United States." Topics include terrorism, war, geopolitics, religion, homeland security, and disaster recovery. Also find alternative spellings of some Arabic and other non-English words. From NewsLab, a nonprofit organization associated with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Note: some dead links. http://www.newslab.org/resources/terrorgloss.htm Topics: Home & Housing, Science, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Mar 28, 2006 CBP.gov
The U.S. Customs & Border Protection's (CBP) official site offers information about importing (duty rates, international agreements, ports of entry), exporting (documents, licenses, and requirements), travel (travel warnings and restricted and prohibited goods, health concerns, business travel), and more. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://cbp.gov/ Topics: Business, International Trade, Terrorism Last updated Dec 18, 2008 Citizen Corps
This site has information about Citizen Corps and its programs to "engage Americans in specific homeland security efforts in communities throughout the country." The volunteer programs described include Citizen Corps Councils, Medical Reserve Corps, Volunteers in Police Service, Neighborhood Watch, a Terrorist Information and Prevention System, and Community Emergency Response Teams. Citizens Corps is part of USA Freedom Corps. http://www.citizencorps.gov/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Jobs & Work, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jun 4, 2002 Civil Air Patrol: United States Air Force Auxiliary
Official Web site of the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Includes history of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), information on the three congressionally mandated missions of the organization (aerospace education, cadet programs, and emergency services), resources for homeland security, links to national headquarters and regional units, and information on joining CAP. http://cap.gov/ Topics: Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Jun 5, 2003 Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
Website for this commission established by Congress, whose mandate is "to assess our nation's progress in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism, and to provide a roadmap to greater security with concrete recommendations for improvement." Includes the publication, released in December 2008, "World at Risk: The Report of the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism." Also find press releases, hearings, and commission background. http://www.preventwmd.org/ Topics: Terrorism, Weapons Last updated Dec 8, 2008 Congressional Research Service [CRS]: Secrecy and Security
Collection of reports on sensitive security information, homeland security, continuity of government, and related topics. Provided by by the Federation of American Scientists, which made these Congressional Research Service publications available online. http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 5, 2004 The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11
This March 2007 Congressional Research Service report examines war costs since Sept. 11, 2001, covering funding for specific operations and agencies, trends and future costs, war cost issues (such as gaps and discrepancies), and related topics. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). Note: "The Congressional Research Service does not make its publications directly available online." http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL33110.pdf Topics: War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 10, 2007 Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. department charged with "[protecting] the nation against further terrorist attacks." Find information about the Homeland Security Advisory System (the color code system used to indicate the "national [terrorism] threat level"), plus speeches, white papers, and related support materials. Some information also available in Spanish. http://www.dhs.gov/ Topics: National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Detainees at Guantanamo Bay
Collection of stories on "the history of the [Guantanamo Bay] U.S. military base [in Cuba] and detention of 'enemy combatants,' plus an analysis of the Bush administration's detainee policies." Includes news stories, timelines, and questions and answers about Guantanamo Bay and the detainees held since the invasion of Afghanistan in early 2002. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4711397 Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Jun 29, 2005 Disaster in the Making
Story from September 2004 on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), covering early history, changes to FEMA under George W. Bush, and concerns with FEMA after it became part of the Department of Homeland Security, such as the worry raised in a linked article that "the agency has become more focused on fighting terrorist attacks than hurricanes or floods." From the Independent Weekly (North Carolina) with contributions from papers in Jacksonville, Florida, and New Orleans. http://www.indyweek.com/durham/2004-09-22/cover.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, News, Presidents by Name, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Feb 23, 2006 EastWest Institute (EWI)
Official site for this "international, non-partisan, entrepreneurial organization with centers in Brussels, New York and Moscow" that hosts the Worldwide Security Conference, held annually since 2003, and related events. Features material about the history of the institute covering the first 20 years (1980-2000), policy briefs and reports, press releases, and links to news about global security, conflict resolution, and related matters. http://www.ewi.info/ Topics: Terrorism Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Election 2004: Hot-Button Campaign Issues
"NPR [National Public Radio] examines the key issues voters are pondering as they choose which candidate to back" in the 2004 presidential election. Features a series of reports on issues such as health care, homeland security, job growth and the economy, taxes, the personality of President George W. Bush, and the occupation of Iraq. Includes audio files and links to related NPR stories. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1599678 Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Presidents by Name, Terrorism Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Federal Air Marshal Service
This site provides background information about the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), whose members are deployed to "detect, deter and defeat hostile acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers and crews." Features history of commercial aviation terrorism and FAMS. From the Transportation Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/people/ Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Apr 18, 2007 GAO: Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Could Benefit From Improved Planning and Controls
This November 2005 report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommends practices for the management of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), which has "undergone a number of changes in recent years, including a 2003 transfer from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and a 2005 transfer from ICE back to TSA." Discusses training efforts, career opportunities, internal controls, and related topics. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-06-203 Topics: National Security, Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Dec 14, 2005 Government Executive.com: Defense & Homeland Security
Provides news, special reports, and resources on the U.S. homeland security agencies, which incorporate the existing Federal Emergency Management Agency, Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration, Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service (including the Border Patrol), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Secret Service. From the online version of Government Executive magazine. http://www.govexec.com/defensehs/ Topics: Government, Magazines, National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Government Technology
Online edition of the print magazine "that provides top government executives with the applied knowledge and tailored solutions they need to shape the future of their agencies and departments." Contains news, articles, white papers, reports, case studies, and more. Topics include homeland security, privacy, storage, transportation, and workforce. Registration (free) required to access some parts of this site. http://www.govtech.com/gt/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, Government, Magazines, Terrorism Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Government's Greatest Achievements: From Civil Rights to Homeland Security
This site is a companion to a book of the same name that is "designed to understand what the federal government has most actively endeavored to do since World War II, identify the top achievements among its goals, and use its agenda from the past to weigh its most pressing priorities for the future." Features a timeline, video clips, and summaries of subjects such as racial discrimination, pollution, and poverty. From the Brookings Institution. http://www.brookings.edu/gs/cps/ga/achievements.htm Topics: Politics by Place, Terrorism Last updated May 26, 2004 Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) [Texas]
"GDEM is charged with carrying out a comprehensive all-hazard emergency management program for the State and assisting cities, counties, and state agencies in implementing their own emergency management program. GDEM ... is also responsible for supporting development and implementation of the Governor's Homeland Security Strategy." Features extensive emergency management related links; information for threat awareness campaigns for hurricanes, severe weather, lightning, West Nile virus, and wildfires; and more. From the Texas Department of Public Safety. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Infectious Diseases, Outdoor Recreation, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Guantánamo Bay
News and commentary from a UK perspective about the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Provides news stories, photos, interactive features, and a Q&A about the base, which "has been used as a detention centre for suspected terrorists, mainly captured in Afghanistan during the US assault following the September 11 attacks." Includes several stories about president-elect Barack Obama's plans to close the detention facility. From the Guardian UK. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/guantanamo-bay Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Sep 29, 2009 Guantánamo Docket
"This interactive database includes information about the detainees [at the United States military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba], thousands of pages of government documents and links to court records and news media reports." Searchable; or browse by name, citizenship, and status (transferred, held, or dead) of the detainee. Includes a sidebar with information about the latest transfers. From The New York Times. http://projects.nytimes.com/guantanamo Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Jan 26, 2009 Homeland Security: Preparedness & Response
"In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort." This site provides information about activities and programs, committees and working groups, laws and regulations, grants, training and technical assistance, publications, and local resources. http://www.dhs.gov/files/prepresprecovery.shtm Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Inside Guantánamo
This photo essay published in early 2008 provides a look at people and places at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay's facility for detainees suspected of terrorism-related activities. Includes an accompanying slide show with audio commentary by the photographer. From The Atlantic. http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200801/guantanamo-photos Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Dec 1, 2008 Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Information for Louisianans about dangers such as biological hazards, drought, fire, flooding, hurricanes, excessive heat, terrorism, winter weather, and related topics. Includes fact sheets, information about evacuation routes, links to related sites, and news (on topics such as Hurricane Katrina in August 2005). Also includes information about the emergency plans and operation of this office, with links to parish contacts. http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 The Man Who Knew
This site examines the career of John O'Neill, the FBI's leading expert on al-Qaida for six years. It analyzes events and intelligence leading up to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Features interviews and speeches, an al-Qaida timeline, and suggested further readings and links. Originally produced in 2002, the site includes 2004 updates on "John O'Neill and the 9/11 Commission." From the PBS Frontline series. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/knew/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Aug 12, 2005 National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
Website of this agency "[l]eading the USG [U.S. government] in Counterterrorism Intelligence and Strategic Operational Planning in order to combat the terrorist threat to the US and its interests." Resources include counterterrorism strategy background, an incident tracking system, and a counterterrorism calendar with technical information and profiles of terrorist groups and individuals. Also provides a page for children. http://www.nctc.gov/ Topics: Terrorism Last updated Jul 9, 2008 NIAID Biodefense Research
"Biodefense-related information for biomedical researchers, the public, and the media." Includes news, fact sheets, and other information about the national bioterrorism defense effort, biosafety labs, clinical trials, research projects, and funding opportunities. From the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/BiodefenseRelated/ Topics: Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Jun 7, 2008 Operation Liberty Shield
The website of a national security plan developed by the office of the United States Homeland Security to protect against terrorist attacks on the U.S. "while maintaining the free flow of goods and people across our border with minimal disruption to our economy and way of life." The plan includes increasing the security of the nation's infrastructure, borders, transportation, health and food systems, and enhanced monitoring of financial and payment systems. http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/homeland/liberty.html Topics: National Security, Terrorism Last updated Aug 19, 2006 Public Safety [Canada]
This official government site describes Canadian actions to improve safety and security for Canadians from outside threats such as terrorism. Features press releases about national security initiatives, updates about the International Campaign Against Terrorism, and details about responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. Also includes travel tips and material about border crossing wait times. In English and French. http://www.safecanada.ca/ Topics: Regions of the World, Terrorism Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Ready.gov
This U.S. Department of Homeland Security site discusses biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiation threats, and suggests ways to prepare for unexpected terrorist attacks. Instructions are provided on how to assemble an emergency supply kit, develop family communications plans, and stay informed about possible consequences of terrorist threats. Includes a downloadable brochure, "Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now." http://www.ready.gov/ Topics: Military, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Registered Traveler Pilot (Private Sector Subpilot): Privacy Impact Assessment
June 2005 report about the privacy implications of private company involvement in the Registered Traveler (RT) program. Under the RT program "qualified travelers are positively identified via advanced identification technologies in order to confirm these travelers are not suspected of posing a threat to aviation security." If approved, an RT can pass through airport security more quickly. Features an overview of the data collection system. From the Transportation Security Administration. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/privacy/privacy_pia_pskt.pdf Topics: National Security, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Rewards for Justice
Describes rewards offered by the U.S. government "for information that prevents or favorably resolves acts of international terrorism against U.S. persons or property." Includes profiles of people who are currently wanted, news about rewards that have been paid, pages for specific campaigns, and a tip form. Most information is available in several languages in addition to English. From the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.rewardsforjustice.net Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Jul 11, 2006 Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI)
"SENTRI is the world's first automated dedicated commuter lane, using advanced Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) technology modified to meet the stringent law enforcement needs at the border, while at the same time providing a more efficient means of traffic management, thereby reducing congestion." This site from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security explains how SENTRI works and how to qualify to use the fast lane. http://www.globalsecurity.org/security/systems/sentri.htm Topics: Law by Subject, Terrorism Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Situation of Detainees at Guantánamo Bay
February 2006 report in which "five independent investigators of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights are calling on the United States to close immediately the detention centre in Guantánamo Bay and bring all detainees before an independent and competent tribunal or release them." Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/terrorism/docs/E.CN.4.2006.120.pdf Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Crime, Terrorism Last updated Jun 30, 2009 START: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
This center studies "theories, methods, and data from the social and behavioral sciences to improve understanding of terrorism." The website provides the Global Terrorism Database (documenting terrorism events), a list of publications (some downloadable), project overviews, and related material. The project is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence at the University of Maryland. http://www.start.umd.edu/ Topics: Terrorism Last updated Jun 7, 2007 Terrorism and U.S. Policy
A collection of U.S. government documents, including "assessments of the terrorist threat and a CIA profile of Usama bin Ladin, presidential and Defense Department policy directives, the details about U.S. response to specific terrorist attacks, and evaluations of U.S. government preparedness to deal with terrorism." Among these PDF Documents (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) are some related to the attack on the USS Cole, material on bombings of U.S. embassies, and a biography of Mohammad Omar. From the National Security Archive at the George Washington University Library. http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB55/index1.html Topics: Terrorism Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Terrorism Research Center, Inc. (TRC)
Free content includes a searchable database of news articles, mailing lists, anniversaries of significant events, bibliography, annotated links, and discussion forums. Some information is available only by paid subscription. TRC "is an independent institute dedicated to the research of terrorism, information warfare and security, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, and other issues of low-intensity political violence and gray-area phenomena." http://www.terrorism.com/ Topics: Terrorism Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Terrorist Screening Center
Background about the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Terrorist Screening Center (TSC), which "maintains the U.S. government's consolidated Terrorist Watchlist -- a single database of identifying information about those known or reasonably suspected of being involved in terrorist activity." Includes a FAQ about the terrorist database, fact sheets, congressional testimony, press releases, and links to notices for wanted terrorists. From the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/counterrorism/tsc.htm Topics: Terrorism Last updated May 11, 2009 TOPOFF: Exercising National Preparedness
"Top Officials (TOPOFF) is the nation's premier terrorism preparedness exercise, involving top officials at every level of government, as well as representatives from the international community and private sector. ... TOPOFF was mandated by Congress in an effort to engage Top Officials in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster" The site describes these full-scale exercises with details about participants and scenarios. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/training/gc_1179350946764.shtm Topics: National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 27, 2008 U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
"As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security, the mission of the USFA is to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies." The website offers news and information about fire safety, statistics on firefighter fatalities, grants for fire departments related to fire safety and prevention, fact sheets, a publications list, and materials for children. Some publications available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/ Topics: Environment, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Feb 19, 2007 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
ICE, "the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for identifying and shutting down vulnerabilities in the nation's border, economic, transportation and infrastructure security." The site describes ICE activities such as the Federal Protective Service, which provides "law enforcement and security services to ... all federally owned and leased facilities nationwide." Includes news, fact sheets, and more. http://www.ice.gov Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Trade, Law, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jun 7, 2006 The United States Chamber of Commerce
Site of an organization that serves those who "own a business, represent one, lead a corporate office, or manage an association." Contains a browsable overview of related issues (including tax policy, the environment, biotechnology, trade, labor, social security), and the position of the Chamber, compiled from "a yearly survey of members." Also features a directory of Chambers of Commerce, resources for small businesses, a calendar of events, and more. Searchable. http://www.uschamber.com/ Topics: Business, Business, Terrorism Last updated Apr 26, 2006 United States Department of Defense: Guantanamo Bay
Series of stories from the U.S. Department of Defense about the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Stories relate to the mission of the Guantanamo base and proceedings (such as court rulings, transfers, and releases) concerning detainees at the detention facility. Stories are from 2005 through March 2008. Also includes a gallery of over 40 photos from the base. From DefenseLink, a U.S. Department of Defense website. http://www.defenselink.mil/home/features/gitmo/ Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Dec 1, 2008 Water Security
"Improving the security of our nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructures has become a top priority since the events of 9/11. ... This Web site provides resources for water utilities, state and local governments, public health officials, emergency responders and planners," and others. Features vulnerability assessments, emergency-planning tools, research, legislation, and related resources. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/watersecurity/ Topics: Beverages, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated May 19, 2009 What Has Homeland Security Cost? An Assessment: 2001-2005
This February 2007 analysis of "public and private expenditures on homeland security shows that overall spending rose by $44 billion between 2001 and 2005 -- a clear increase but one that represents a gain of only 1/4 of 1 percent as a share of U.S. GDP." Includes a press release and the full text of the article with statistical tables and charts. From the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. http://www.newyorkfed.org/research/current_issues/ci13-2.html Topics: Terrorism Last updated Apr 10, 2007 |
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