Domestic Preparedness in the Next Millennium: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Youth Violence and the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session ... April 20, 1999, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 2000 - 66 pages |
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Page 16 - infectious diseases. Coordination and Communication In the event of an intentional release of a chemical or biological agent, rapid and secure communications will be especially crucial to ensure a prompt and coordinated response. Thus, strengthening communication among clinicians, emergency rooms, infection control practitioners, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and public health personnel is of paramount importance.
Page 14 - This task is an integral part of CDC's overall mission to monitor the health of the US population. In 1998, CDC issued "Preventing Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Strategy for the 21st Century," which describes CDC's plan for combating today's emerging diseases and preventing those of tomorrow.
Page 23 - 2000, will train and equip 43 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical reconnaissance elements and 127 decontamination elements in the Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard and Air National Guard, enabling them to more effectively respond to a WMD attack. In
Page 13 - infectious diseases. A strong and flexible public health infrastructure is the best defense against any disease outbreak. Thank you very much for your attention and I will be happy to answer
Page 14 - disease surveillance and outbreak response; applied research to develop diagnostic tests, drugs, vaccines, and surveillance tools; infrastructure and training; and disease prevention and control. This plan emphasizes the need to be prepared for the unexpected—whether it be a naturally occurring influenza pandemic or the deliberate release of anthrax by a terrorist. Copies of this CDC plan have been provided to the Subcommittee.
Page 7 - the National Security Council, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services and other relevant agencies regarding the creation of a single coordination point within the Federal Government to better meet the needs of the Nation.
Page 12 - Preventing Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Strategy for the 21st Century," our plan for preventing emerging diseases. It focuses on four goals, each of which has direct relevance to preparedness for
Page 16 - We also have only limited knowledge about how artificial methods of dispersion may affect the infection rate or virulence of these diseases. DISEASE PREVENTION Disease experts at CDC are considering various strategies for preventing the spread of disease during and after
Page 16 - In the event of a terrorist attack, we will need to ensure that the public is provided with accurate and timely information. An act of terrorism is likely to cause widespread panic, and on-going communication of accurate and up-to-date information will help calm public fears and limit collateral effects of the attack.
Page 20 - As a nation, we are also facing the fact that the front lines in the war against terrorism are no longer only overseas-they are also right here at home. As Secretary Cohen recently said, we must face the fact that "the next terrorist attack will come to US soil in a bottle or a briefcase.