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Your source for news worthy links, articles, and information related to Disaster Preparedness.

US Plan to Assess Risky Disease Research Takes Shape

11/30/2015

 
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AP Photo/Patrick Semansky Research on lethal pathogens must be done in a controlled environment
Via The Guardian of Public Health

Analysts hired by the US government developed a mathematical model to help determine whether the risk of accidentally releasing a deadly pathogen outweighs the risk of performing gain-of-function research.  The model is patterned after risk assessments for the nuclear and chemical industries.

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CDC Foundation’s New Business Pulse Focuses on Workplace Safety

11/23/2015

 
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On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, the CDC launched a new quarterly feature of its website called Business Pulse. Each quarterly issue will feature a different topic -"from chronic threats that impact health and productivity to major health emergencies" - as it relates to businesses and their work forces. Topics covered include, Flu Prevention, Food Safety, Business Continuity, and [maintaining a] Healthy Workforce.

You can find a quick link to the CDC's Business Pulse website on our Partner Resources: Federal and State Multiagency Resources page.

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Gold Standard for All-hazards Training

11/17/2015

 
​The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) endorses the National Disaster Life Support Foundation (NDLSF) courses as the “gold standard in all-hazards training for medical response to mass casualty incidents.”  

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Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Campaign

11/10/2015

 
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is making available Drive Slow on Ice and Snow materials to encourage motorists to drive safely during inclement winter weather conditions.

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