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S&T SCITI Lab: Coolfire Solutions

Coolfire Solutions is one of the SmartHub technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

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S&T SCITI Lab: Airgility

Airgility is one of the Unmanned Aerial Systems technology performers for Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) labs.

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DHS Launches New CR Program Resource Library

Furthering its commitment to providing resources that support the safety of the nation’s schools and campuses, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) today launched the Campus Resilience Program Resource Library. 

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Other Federal Programs and Resources

The Federal government offers a range of programs and resources in support of school and campus safety.

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DHS Campaigns

The Department of Homeland Security sponsors a variety of campaigns to help stakeholders build a strong foundation for a more secure and resilient nation.

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National Tabletop Exercises (NTTX)

The National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education (NTTX) is a series of campus-based events to test and promote campus resilience and emergency preparedness. The series brings together senior higher education leaders, as well as federal, state and local representatives from departments and agencies that support campus resilience to participate in workshops and work through a designed emergency scenario.

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Victim Support Pamphlet for Law Enforcement, First Responders and Healthcare Professionals

This pamphlet provides information for law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals on how to enable effective investigations through victim support, how to work with victims to address their needs, and how to access immigration relief for noncitizen victims.

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Victim Support Pamphlet for NGOs, Faith-based and Community Groups

This pamphlet provides information for nongovernmental, faith based and neighborhood organizations on how to work with victims to address their needs, and how to access Federal services for victims, including immigration relief for noncitizen victims.

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DHS/FEMA/PIA-041 Operational Use of Publicly Available Social Media for Situational Awareness

DHS/FEMA/PIA-041 Operational Use of Publicly Available Social Media for Situational Awareness

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Threat Awareness

Threat Awareness identifies, assesses and prioritizes chemical and biological risks and threats to enable planning, response, countermeasures and remediation. Significant contributions in the field include robust laboratory studies to characterize biological agents and evaluate mitigation procedures to their release ; “first of its kind” field testing to characterize behavior of large scale releases of toxic industrial chemicals; real-time decision support tools for planning and response and a comprehensive knowledge repository of threat information and 24/7 subject matter expert reachback support.