Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals
Canadian Immunization Committee
A 58-page Canadian handbook to promote safe and competent practices to achieve higher vaccine coverage rates.
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-15
Opportunities and Threats in Targeting Antimalarials for the AMFm
RFF
A 33-page US discussion paper examining the opportunities and threats existing in targeting antimalarials in malaria-endemic countries
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-13
Integrating Climate Change into Invasive Species Risk Assessment/Risk Management
PRI
The 28-page report of a Canadian workshop held to examine how climate change considerations factor into work on invasive species, particularly in terms of risk assessment and risk management.
Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-13
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on Preparing Maternity Services
Department of Health - UK
This 36-page UK document identifies key issues and provides a guidance framework to enable and support the decisions on how maternity services providers will need to act during a pandemic, covering the period from conception to just after birth.
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-12
Time for a European Civilian Reserve
IPPR
A 10-page UK paper arguing for the creation of a European civilian reserve of specialists to be on standby for deployment in crisis situations
European Union, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-11-04
Burma/Myanmar after Nargis: Time to Normalise Aid Relations
Crisis Group
This 45-page report urges the international community to build on the unprecedented cooperation between the Myanmar government and humanitarian agencies
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-10-26
Uranium Weapons: Why All the Fuss?
UNIDIR
This 10-page article evaluates the risks associated with uranium exposure
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-10-15
Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Assistance
TI et al.
A 42-page report of research conducted on the problem of corruption in humanitarian assistance
Corruption, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-08-15
For Disaster IDPs: An Institutional Gap
Brookings Institution
A US article on the institutional challenge that climate change is likely to present in respect of people displaced by natural disasters
Internal Displacement, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-08-13
Climate Resilient Cities
World Bank, UN
A 176-page tool to self-assess whether an East Asian/Pacific city is a climate change "hot-spot" and create strategies to increase its resilienc to those impacts
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-08-13
Impacts of Emerging Infectious Disease Research on International Security Policy
ACDIS
A 4-page US policy brief examining the consequences of emerging infectious disease occurrences on international security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-08-01
Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: A Framework for Implementing Geological Disposal
DEFRA
This 100-page white paper sets out the UK government's framework for managing higher activity radioactive waste in the long term through geological disposal
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-06-13
The Effectiveness of Foreign Military Assets in Natural Disaster Response
SIPRI
This 160-page Swedish study examines the advantages, limitations and implications of involving foreign military assets in relief operations following major natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-06-03
Crisis in Myanmar and the Responsibility to Protect
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 2-page article calling on the international community to face up to its responsibility to protect the cyclone victims in Myanmar
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-06-01
Beyond the Headlines: Five Observations on Natural Disasters
Brookings Institution
This US article points to five common factors shared by natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-05-19
The World Bank's Commitment to HIV/AIDS in Africa
World Bank
This 146-page document outlines the World Bank's strategy for fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-05-19
Impacts of Emerging Disease Research on International Security Policy
ACDIS
This 4-page US policy brief examines the consequences of emerging disease occurence on international security policy
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-05
The Effectiveness of Foreign Military Assets in Natural Disaster Response
SIPRI, OCHA
This 160-page Swedish report assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of using foreign military forces in humanitarian work after natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-04-12
Harm Reduction Developments 2008
OSI
An 84-page report on key developments in HIV prevention policy and treatment for countries with injection-driven HIV epidemics
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-04-07
Building A Global Framework to Address the Needs and Contributions of Older People in Emergencies
Public Health agency of Canada
A 48-page Canadian report reflecting the collective views of participants at the 2007 Winnipeg International workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Ageing, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-03-10
Global Threat Reduction Programme
BERR
An annual report describing progress during 2007 on the UK's global threat programmes addressing nuclear, chemical and biological risks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-29
Developments in Internet Filtering Technologies and Other Methods for Promoting Online Safety
ACMA
A 119-page Australian report investigating developments in techniques for promoting online safety
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-28
Sri Lanka's Return to War: Limiting the Damage
Crisis Group
This 38-page report explores the costs and likely course of the conflict in Sri Lanka
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-22
Management of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness in England and Wales
FSA
A 55-page UK document providing a framework for health professionals to guide them in managing outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-13
Staying Safe: Action Plan
H.M. Government
An 81-page UK document setting out projected government activity designed to drive improvements in the safety of children and young people
Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-06
Flood Disasters: Learning from Previous Relief and Recovery Operations
ALNAP, Prevention Consortium
This 16-page report offers key lessons from evaluations of past responses to flooding
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-25
Contact Tracing to Control Infectious Disease: When Enough is Enough
"Health Care Management Science"
A 15-page US article comparing the efficiency of screening and contact tracing in the control of infectious disease
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-01-22
The Politics of Disaster Relief
IDSA
An Indian commentary on humanitarian intervention in Bangladesh by Muslim fundamentalist organisations
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-09
Innovative Construction Products and Techniques
CLG - UK
A 45-page UK report providing information on innovative construction products and techniques, with particular reference to fire safety
Housing, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-01-08
Pandemic Influenza: Scientific Evidence Paper
Cabinet Office - UK
This 72-page UK paper summarizes the work of an expert group analyzing the evidence available on possible measures to reduce the impact of pandemic influenza
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-11-26
Pandemic Influenza: Surge Capacity and Prioritisation in Health Service: Provisional UK Guidelines
Department of Health - UK
This 58-page UK document provides guidance on the surge capacity needed to respond to an increased volume of patients during an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-11-26
Report on Exercise Cruickshank
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
The 118-page report on a New Zealand influenza pandemic exercise
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-11-13
Pandemic Influenza: An Analysis of State Preparedness and Response Plans
CRS
A 31-page US report examining state pandemic plans and identifying outstanding challenges
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-16
Chemical Regulation
GAO
A 56-pager US report comparing US and EU approaches to protect against the risks of toxic chemicals
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-10
Natural Hazard Mitigation
GAO
This 74-page report examines natural hazard mitigation policies and practices in the US
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-09-25
World Trade Center
GAO
An 85-page US report making recommendations for dealing with indoor contamination following disasters
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-09-07
Migration, Development and Natural Disasters: Insights from the Indian Ocean Tsunami
IOM
This 94-page study discusses the interactions between natural disasters, development and migration
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-16
Foreign Assistance Reform: Successes, Failures and Next Steps
Brookings Institution
A testimony proposing reforms in US foreign assistance
International Development, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-06-25
Bioterrorism with Zoonotic Disease: Public Health Preparedness Lessons
Rand Corporation
A 7-page US report of an exercise in responding to agricultural terrorism
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-15
Global Factors Shaping the Future of Food Aid: The Implications for WFP
ODI
This 15-page article examines the factors shaping the future of food aid
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-06-15
Financial Market Preparedness
GAO
A 54-page US report into the security and resiliency of its securities markets in the event of physical disasters
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-05-02
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide
Public Safety Canada
A 16-page Canadian guide for families to survive the first 72-hours following a disaster
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-04-24
Provision of Scientific and Technical Advice to Strategic Coordinating Groups during a Major Incident
Cabinet Office - UK
This 10-page UK note provides guidance to local responders on the establishment of a scientific and technical advice cell within the multi-agency strategic coordination centre in the event of an emergency
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-04-21
The Surge Capacity for People in Emergencies Study in Australian Hospitals
MJA
An article studying disaster preparedness in Australian hospitals
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-04-21
Mass Casualties Incidents: A Framework for Planning
Department of Health - UK
A 35-page UK document providing a set of principles to all UK public health organisations in planning for incidents that produce mass casualties
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-04-03
Emergency Preparedness
GAO
A 46-page US report examining weaknesses in the US emergency alert system
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-03-31
Cash-Based Responses in Emergencies
ODI
A 72-page report of a project investigating when the option of giving money, as distinct from in-kind assistance, to people affected by disasters is feasible and appropriate
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-03-08
HIV/AIDS: The Looming Asia Pacific Pandemic
Lowy Institute
This 20-page Australian policy brief argues for a radical reform of the international effort to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia Pacific
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-03-06
Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds
CRS
An 18-page US report on avian influenza
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20
Foreign Countries' Response to the Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus: Current status
CRS
A 14-page US report highlighting recent efforts by affected countries to control the spread of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20
The HIV/AIDS Crisis in Papua New Guinea
CIS
A 20-page Australian issue analysis presents the dimensions of HIV/AIDS infection and its spread in Papua New Guinea
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-19
Passenger Rail Safety
GAO
This 34-page U.S. testimony offers recommendations for actions to be taken by the Transportation Security Administration to better secure the safety of rail passengers against terrorist attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-14
The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 609-page updated Canadian plan covering preparedness, response and recovery to an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-29
Nuclear Renaissaince in the Age of Global Warming
OST
An article advocating a cautious reading of recent enthusiastic endorsements of nuclear energy
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-17
Public Safety in Complex and Built Environments
Cabinet Office - UK
A 25-page UK guidance articulating the principles of integrated safety management
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-16
Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The Early Evidence
King's Fund
This 44-page paper examines what happened in the first six months after community-based compulsory treatment orders were introduced in Scotland
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-09
Implementing Projects, Achieving Results
World Bank
A 40-page progress report on reconstruction efforts in Aceh stresses the success of community-led projects
International Development, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-12-28
Dangerous Offenders
CCJS
The report of a London conference held to discuss the risk management of violent and sexual offenders
Crime, Law & Order, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-12-23
AIDS in South Asia: Understanding and Responding to a Heterogeneous Epidemic
World Bank
A 131-page report analyzing South Asia's HIV/AIDS epidemic and offering recommendations for halting its spread
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-12-04
NHS Emergency Planning Guidance 2005
Dept. of Health - UK
A 34-page best practice guide prepared for UK National Health Service organisations to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies resulting in an abnormal casualty situation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-11-15
Evacuation and Shelter Guidance
HM Government
A 63-page UK guide for use by emergency planners in developing scaleable and flexible plans to enable a coordinated multi-agency response in a crisis
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-31
The Future of Strategic Early Warning
IDSS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary defining the requirements of effective strategic early warning systems
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-25
HIV/AIDS: Past, Present and Future
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 9-page Canadian paper summarizing the origins and current status of HIV/AIDS and recent scientific advances relevant to treatment
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
Radioactive Waste Management
Parliamentary Library Service, Northern Territory, Australia
A 17-page Australian paper examining safety issues involved in nuclear waste management
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
Influenza Pandemic
GAO
A 54-page report of an examination of the state of readiness of the US Department of Defence to protect its personnel from the effects of an influenza pandemic
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
Natural Disaster Hotspots: Case Studies
World Bank, Columbia University
This 204-page report examines major natural hazards, focusing on specific regions and risks
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-16
Quality Improvement: Implications for Public Health Preparedness
Rand Corporation
This US report describes how Quality Improvement (QI) techniques can be used to enhance public health emergency preparedness
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-10-06
Heating Up the Planet: Climate Change and Security
Lowy Institute
This 82-page Australian paper examines the international security implications of climate change, with special reference to the Asia-Pacific region
Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-04
New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Action Plan 2006
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This updated plan is intended for those involved in planning for or responding to an influenza pandemic in New Zealand
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-09-27
A Report on Exercise Hawthorn
DEFRA
A 39-page report on Exercise Hawthorn, a national asian influenza disease exercise designed to test the government's emergency preparedness
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-09-18
Infectious Disease and National Security: Strategic Information Needs
Rand Corporation
This 127-page US report examines infectious disease in the context of national security and assesses the need for and adequacy of the information that will enable prevention and response
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-12
Catastrophic Disasters
Government Accountability Office
This 147-page US report offers findings and recommendations for improving readiness to respond to a catastrophic disaster
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-09-07
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
This 75-page US report highlights problems in detecting and treating anthrax in children
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-08-29
What Happens to Victims? A Research Guide for Disaster-Response Studies
Urban Institute
An 18-page US guide providing a series of starting, generic checklists of outcome indicators and related information considered pertinent to studying emergency services responses
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-08-03
National Action Plan for Human Influenza Pandemic
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
An Australian report outlining how all levels of Australian government will work together to protect Australia from the threat of an influenza pandemic (single page linking to each chapter)
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-08-02
Tabletop Exercise for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in Local Public Health Agencies
Rand Corporation
A 69-page US manual containing a tabletop training exercise for pandemic influenza preparedness by health agencies
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-07-06
Featured Research on Public Health Preparedness
Rand Corporation
A selection of recent US research relating to different aspects of public health preparedness, including pandemic influenza preparedness (single page linking to each document)
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-07-06
Quality Improvement: Implications for Public Health Preparedness
Rand Corporation
This 73-page US report describes work to develop a framework for applying quality improvement (QI) to public health and to investigate the applicability of those models to public health emergency preparedness
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-06-07
The Soviet Anti-Plague System
Center for Nonproliferation Studies
A study of the soviet system for controlling deadly endemic diseases and preventing the importation of exotic pathogens from other countries
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-05-03
25 Years of Living with HIV/AIDS
Chatham House
A 7-page article addressing the challenges presented by HIV/AIDS
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-04-26
Infection Prevention and Control During an Influenza Pandemic
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 28-page New Zealand document providing general guidance on protection during an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-04-26
Pakistan: Political Impact of the Earthquake
Crisis Group
A 16-page report criticising the response of the Pakistan government to the October 2005 earthquake
Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-03-17
The CSIS HIV/AIDS Task Force Delegation to Vietnam
Center for Strategic and International Studies
The 30-page interim report of a US task force delegation, summarizing its major findings and recommendations regarding the HIV/AIDS situation in Vietnam
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-03-14
Review of the Australian Consumer Product Safety System
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 503-page Australian research report commissioned to inform the current review of the Australian consumer product safety system
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-02-09
Fires in the Home: Findings from the 2004/05 Survey of English Housing
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
A 48-page U.K. report summarizing information about fire-related issues in the home
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-01-31
Emergency Management Education in Canada
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
A 74-page research report analyzing further education courses in emergency/disaster management in Canada and proposing necessary changes
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-01-31
South Africa's Good News on AIDS
American Enterprise Institute
An article reporting progress on AIDS testing in South Africa
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-20
Unnecessary Deaths: The Human and Financial Costs of Hospital Infections
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 56-page report on the state of infection control in U.S. hospitals
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-20
Fatalities and the Organisation of Childcare in the United States, 1985-2003
Foundation of Child Development
A 29-page report examining the safety record of paid childcare in the U.S.
Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-02
National Guidelines for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in New Zealand - Part 2
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
A 52-page implementation guide is the second part of this design protocol
Crime, Law & Order, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-01
National Guidelines for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in New Zealand: Part 1
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
A 44-page design protocol for the design of safer public places in New Zealand
Crime, Law & Order, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-01
Model Operational Guidelines for Disease Exposure Control
Center for Strategic and International Studies
This 98-page draft report presents guidelines for protecting the American public against natural and manmade disease outbreaks when medical countermeasures are unavailable
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-12-01
Planning for the Next Pandemic Threat: Defining the Federal Role in Public Health Emergencies
Institute for Research on Public Policy
This 36-page Canadian paper addresses some unresolved emergency response problems highlighted by reports examining the SARS outbreak
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-29
The Threat of an Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Pandemic: Key Issues and Resources
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian e-brief evaluating the risks posed by avian influenza and providing links to information and key resources on avian influenza and the potential for a pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-22
Pandemic Influenza: Domestic Preparedness Efforts
Congressional Research Service
This 36-page brief examines the preparedness of the U.S. to respond to an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-21
Research into the Bahavioural Aspects of Slips and Trip Accidents and Incidents
Health and Safety Executive - U.K.
This 42-page research report investigates and critiques the literature available on slips, trips and falls, and the behavioural aspects that contribute to them
Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-15
Process Evaluation of Project Public Health Ready
Rand Corporation
A 55-page evaluation of a U.S. programme aiming to prepare local public health agencies to respond to bioterrorism and protect the public's health
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-10
Influenza Pandemic: Lessons Learned from the 2004-05 Influenza Vaccine Shortage
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 16-page statement to a U.S. House committee on the lessons learned from the 2004 influenza vaccine shortage and their relevance to future outbreaks
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-07
Principles for Characterizing the Potential Human Health Effects from Exposure to Nanomaterials: Elements of a Screening Strategy
'Particle and Fibre Toxicology'
A 35-page report presenting a broad data-gathering strategy applicable to this early stage in the development of a risk assessment process for nanomaterials
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-10-25
Epidemic Proportions: Building National Public Health Capabilities to Meet National Security Threats
ANSER/Analytic Services Inc.
This 46-page U.S. report offers recommendations for the improvement of public health preparedness by overlaying consistent national capabilities on existing public health structures
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-10-21