Continuum - Summer 2007
Region I Hosts Private Sector Conference
FEMA Region I hosted the first ever private sector outreach conference in Windsor, Conn. on July 13. The event arose as a chance to provide feedback following the Hurricane Yvette exercise - the first federal disaster exercise to include private sector participation.
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Marty Bahamonde talks about the Private Sector Outreach Initiative (MP3, 6.5 MB)
Transcript of Bahamonde Comments 10 Questions with CDC
Infectious diseases are a major threat around the world, killing millions globally each year. As travel advances have made the world smaller, they have also made the spread of infectious disease much easier. The recent tuberculosis scare again demonstrated the potential threat to the traveling community. There are steps businesses can take to help protect their travelers.
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New England Notes
Art's Message
Here in the New England region and across the country, FEMA is working with our state partners to develop a GAP analysis of emergency management in anticipation of a catastrophic event. I encourage all businesses to do the same so that you can identify your own gaps in your business continuity plans.
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Advisory Council Members Named
Last month, FEMA announced the membership of the National Advisory Council (NAC). The council advises the Administrator of FEMA on all aspects of emergency management to ensure close coordination with the agency's partners across the country.
"The private sector is a wealth of technical support and has an enormous potential for providing technical assistance for all aspects of national disaster response and recovery." - Robert Gougelet, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
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Additional Features
Food Recalls
It's a familiar scenario playing out in homes across the country; a news anchor reads a story about a major food recall, and the mad dash to the refrigerator begins to make sure their family isn't exposed to dangerous food or tainted products.
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Passport Backlog
As federal rules for international travel become more stringent, the need for a passport has become more pressing. That need has also created an influx of passport requests that has posed a challenge for the State Department. Congressman Tom Allen of Maine talks about how his office is helping individuals get the coveted document in time for their travels.
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