DHS Cyber Agency Created with Trump Signature; Nielsen Attends
CISA reorganizes DHS’ National Protection and Programs Directorate into a new agency with the mission of protecting the security of the country’s cyber and physical infrastructure. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Informing Parents, Neighbors About Threats and Incidents Necessary for Resilient Schools
Parents nationwide should use this month to remind local officials that school safety falls within the definition of infrastructure security. Keep Reading
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Fewer blood drives in September and October coupled with hurricanes Michael and Florence, which caused thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected, were key contributing factors to the current blood shortage. Keep Reading
Crews Gain Ground Against California Wildfires as Search for Bodies Goes on
Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Wednesday night that 130 people were missing. His office later released a list of 300 who were unaccounted for. Keep Reading
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Report aims to help responders and emergency managers throughout the nation to better understand capabilities, identify shortfalls, and build capacity in preparation for future large-scale and catastrophic incidents. Keep Reading
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