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Operating Costs Are Imperiling Disaster Fund
The government’s biggest program to help people rebuild after natural disaster is almost out of money. Are budgeting problems to blame? Click HERE>>

Insurance Industry under More Scrutiny
A judge’s ruling that one insurance company failed to properly investigate a claim has spawned a congressional inquiry into the industry’s response to Hurricane Katrina. Click HERE>>

The Seven Best Practices for Network Security in 2007
Will 2007 be a better year for network security? It might be, says one expert, if you follow his seven best practices for security. Will they work? Click HERE>>

Chertoff Urges Caution on Threat Reports
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff says the media must use caution in reporting on threats or emergencies. Can inaccurate reports really compromise security and safety? Click HERE>>

How to Pick a Genuinely Secure Password
Either your password is easy to remember and not secure, or secure and difficult to recall, right? It doesn’t have to be that way, says one expert. Click HERE>>

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New Changes at FSI North America®
FSI offers amongst the world's largest range of Portable, Mobile, and Fixed Hazmat Decon Showers, Shelters, Isolation Shelters, Surge Capacity Systems and Accessories. In addition, FSI also offers an extensive range of EMS, Fire, and Life Safety Products — all through an established network of distributors in some 45 + countries. See what’s new in their organization by Clicking HERE

FEMA Director to Speak at American Military University’s Homeland Security Conf.
Charles Town, WV — R. David Paulison, Under Secretary of Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA, will speak at its AMU’s homeland security conference. “Homeland Security: The Ripple Effect” is one of the first-ever homeland security conferences to address the needs of smaller communities after a catastrophe. It is set for Feb. 6-7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. http://www.apus.edu/disaster

Fargo Electronics Appoints Sales and Marketing Leaders
Minneapolis, MN — Fargo Electronics, Inc., provider of secure technologies for card identity systems, announces the appointment of key leaders in the company’s sales and marketing organization. Steve Blake now heads the product marketing area. Alan Fontanella now leads Fargo’s product marketing for secure materials, system peripherals and enhancements, and accessories products. Charlie Ross now directs all U.S. sales. www.fargo.com

Fundamentals of Medical Planning Workshop
Ft. Lauderdale, FL — February 15-16. This workshop will teach you aspects of crisis action medical planning to help your organization enhance its preparedness and risk management posture. It will help you create, or improve, organic medical plans to improve your defenses against emergency events, whether they be from terrorism, the next series of catastrophic weather events, or large-scale industrial accidents. http://www.governmenthorizons.org/Fundamentals-Medical-Planning.htm

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