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Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The official homeland security website. This gives the latest information on our homeland security office, with statements from Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. (http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/)


Ready.gov - From the Department of Homeland Security

Prepared in response to potential of a terrorist attack, this publication identifies simple things that the public can do now to prepare yourself and your loved ones.  Specific examples include assembling a supply kit and developing a family communication plan. (http://www.ready.gov/)


FirstGov Home Page

A comprehensive listing of topics related to emergency and disaster preparedness. (http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse/Protect_Yourself.shtml).


Information about homeland security including the advisory levels, a survey and links to additional resources. http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/eden/Issues_View.aspx?IssueID=93d4df2a-7c4e-4939-8b76-9a4be54685ac)


University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension

Resources to support and educate families on the threat of terrorism. (http://www.ca/uky.edu/agcollege/fcs/AmericaAtWar/INDEX.HTM)


Offers guidelines for preparation and response for a variety  of topics biological, chemical, radiology and bioterrorism.  http://www.bt.cdc.gov/planning/index.asp

Guide to questions about Anthrax including transmission, prevention, and types of infection (http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/faq/index.asp)


homeUniversity of Missouri

Guide to homeland security including bioterrorism, agroterrorism, and cyber security.  http://homelandsecurity.missouri.edu/education.htm)


This chemical, and biological weapons resource provide information on threats to our agricultural food supply. (http://cns.miis.edu/research/cbw/agromain.htm)


OSHA Logo U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA)

Homeland security guide to planning a workplace evacuation in case of a terrorism attack. (http://www.osha.gov/dep/evacmatrix/index.html)


Expert-selected links to over 3000 web resources on bioterrorism and public safety. http://nap.edu/shelves/first)