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USDA Homeland Security
News
Find the latest news from the United States Department of Agriculture.
APHIS
Hot Issues
Locate the latest information on rising issues from the Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service
Department
of Homeland Security
News and press from DHS on homeland security issues
Avian Influenza
Information pertaining to the disease, frequently asked questions
and expert advice.
Extension
Disaster Education Network's Issue Page on Agrosecurity
Since September 11, 2001, U.S. citizens have a better understanding
of our vulnerability and the ongoing need to secure key assets and
sectors of our economy from intentional attack. One of the sectors
often overlooked is agriculture. This site discusses how to prepare
for such an event and how to protect your farm.
(Source: EDEN)
Rural Security
Planning (3.05 MB; PDF)
Learn what you should do to protect yourself, your family, and your
property. This resource provides information on how to prepare emergency
documentation, on possible security threats to your farm, and on
how to report security events to authorities.
(Source: Purdue Extension)
Disaster
Supply Kit
Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes.
One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit.
(Source: FEMA)
Purdue Homeland
Security Institute (PHSI)
Find resources at the Purdue Homeland Security Institute. The goal
of PHSI is to advance multidisciplinary research through the application
of Information Technology.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
and Response
The site offers information on bioterrorism agents, chemical and
radiation emergencies, and mass trauma.
(Source: CDC)
Public
Health Emergency Preparedness Facts
Answers to questions on topics such as bioterrorism, anthrax, and
smallpox.
(Source: Indiana State Department of Health)
Extension
Disaster Education Network's Issue Page on Plant and Crop Security
This page provides valuable information regarding current threats
to U.S. crops, a top ten pest listing, and links to other networks
and resources.
(Source: EDEN)
Emerald Ash Borer
This Web site is part of a multistate effort in Michigan, Ohio and
Indiana to bring you the latest information about emerald ash borer.
(Source: USDA Forest Service, Michigan Department of Agriculture,
Michigan Department of Natural Resources and APHIS)
Other Related EDEN Issue Pages
Purdue
Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
Helpful information and presentations about Asian Soybean Rust.
(Source: Purdue P&PDL)
National Plant Diagnostic Network
(NPDN)
A network of Land Grant University plant disease and pest diagnostic
facilities from across the United States.
Extension
Disaster Education Network's Issue Page on BSE - Mad Cow Disease
This page provides valuable information regarding the outbreak of
BSE in the United States, the risk to humans, and the federal initiatives
to combat this disease.
(Source: EDEN)
Animal Disease Backgrounder:
Mad Cow Disease
This backgrounder provides detailed information on the outbreak
of Mad Cow Disease in the United States. This site links you to
other helpful resources.
(Source: Purdue Extension)
Extension
Disaster Education Network's Issue Page on Exotic Newcastle Disease
This page provides facts about Exotic Newcastle Disease, how it
is being managed in the United States, and what you can do to help
stop its spread.
(Source: EDEN)
National Biosecurity
Resource Center for Animal Health Emergencies
This site is a data haven to enable government, commodity groups,
veterinarians, and producers to meet the challenges of animal health
emergencies.
(Source: Purdue Veterinary Medicine)
Citizen Corps
We all have a role in hometown security. Citizen Corps allows you
to embrace the personal responsibility to be prepared; to get training
in first aid and emergency skills; and to volunteer to support local
emergency responders, disaster relief, and community safety.
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