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Terrorism: Public Health Concerns |
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Compiled by Marian G. Rogers, April 2003 |
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"Agricultural Terrorism - A Threat to Food Security." National Conference of State Legislatures,
LegisBrief, June/July 2002. (328/N21h/2002/v.10/no.26) Difficult to detect, food-borne illness is a potential threat. This 2-page brief summarizes the issue and provides helpful contact information.
Agricultural Terrorism in the Midwest: Risks, Threats and State Responses. Council of State Governments, Midwestern Legislative Conference, Agriculture Committee, December 2002. (614.34/C83) Identifies key issues and challenges in Wisconsin and other midwestern states in providing agricultural security. Discusses why agriculture is at risk. www.csgmidwest.org/member_services/reports/Ag_Terrorism.pdf Americans Speak Out on Bioterrorism and U.S. Preparedness to Address Risk. Prepared for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation by Lake, Snell, Perry & Associates, Inc. December 2002. (346.12/J62) A poll which shows that Americans are uneasy about the public health system's ability to respond to an attack. www.rwjf.org/publications/publicationsPdfs/02report-d7.pdf Biological and Chemical Terrorism. National Conference of State Legislatures, February/March 2003. (346.12/N21c) The first in a series of reports about state responses to public health threats. Includes "Smallpox Vaccination Program Could Affect State Workers' Compensation System" by Justin Marks. "Bioterrorism." National Conference of State Legislatures, LegisBrief, April/May 2001. (328/N21h/2001/v.9/no.21) A 2-page brief which sketches counter-bioterrorism actions taken by some states. Selected references are provided. "Bioterrorism: A Threat Without Borders." Cindy Lackey, Trudi Matthews, et al., State Government News, February 2002, p.18-22. (029/St2b/2002/v.45/no.2) "A look at what states can do to counter bioterrorism in the areas of public safety, health, environment and agriculture." Bioterrorism and Public Health Emergencies. Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, October 2002. (338.15/W7c) A Budget Brief summarizing the provisions of 2001 Wisconsin Act 109. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/budbriefs/02bb3.pdf "Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?" State Medical Society of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Medical Journal, v.101, no.2, 2002. (346.12/St2) A special issue of WMJ which examines bioterrorism issues and how physicians can prepare for a crisis. www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/health_news/wmj.cfm?volume=101&issue=2 Final Report. Wisconsin Governor's Task Force on Terrorism Preparedness, October 2002. (346.12/W7) Assessment and recommendations relating to the state's ability to meet a terrorist threat. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lc/2002studies/TERR/TerrorismTaskForceFinalReport.pdf A Governor's Guide to Emergency Management: Volume Two, Homeland Security. National Governors' Association, Center for Best Practices, 2002. (338.15/N212a) Detailed coverage of issues including agroterrorism, bioterrorism, and chemical weapons. www.nga.org/cda/files/GOVSGUIDEHS2.pdf "Let's Roll!" A Call for State Action to Provide Homeland Security - Interim Report. National Conference of State Legislatures, Task Force on Protecting Democracy, July 2002. (346.12/N21a) Guidelines along with a checklist to aid policymakers in evaluating a state's readiness in such areas as public health, food safety, bioterrorism, and energy and water safety. [Minutes, Memos, and Reports] Wisconsin Legislative Council, Special Committee on the Public Health System's Response to Terrorism and Public Health Emergencies, 2002-03.
The Model State Emergency Health Powers Act: A Checklist of Issues. National Conference of State Legislatures, June 2002. (614.01/N215i) A checklist designed to help states review their laws relating to public health emergencies. Contains a model act. "Smallpox Threat: Should Americans Get Vaccinated?" Congressional Quarterly, Inc., CQ Researcher, February 7, 2003. (614.46/C761b) Concern about bioterrorism has prompted the federal government to implement a smallpox vaccination program. "States' Homeland Security Priorities." Ann Beauchesne/National Governors' Association, Center for Best Practices, Issue Brief, August 19, 2002. (338.15/N212) www.nga.org/cda/files/081202HSPRIORITIES.pdf States Respond to Terrorism. National Conference of State Legislatures, 2002. (346.12/N21) Two-page briefs. Topics include: Children's Mental Health and Terrorism; New Water Worry: Is It Safe?; Public Health Role in Fighting Terrorism; Terrorism and the Health Workforce; Vaccines to Protect Against Terrorism. Virginia's Food Security Guide for Industry: Food Producers, Processors, Transporters, and Retailers. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food Security Program, [2002?] (614.34/V8) www.vdacs.state.va.us/foodsafety/pdffiles/fsguide.pdf War Against Terrorism: Overview & Ramifications for Michigan. Michigan Legislative Research Bureau, November 2001. (346.12/M5) Published two months after September 11, this report casts a wide net of information covering federal activities, bioterrorism, airline security, Michigan's antiterrorism response, and overall impact on states. Includes bibliography. Related Web Sites: www.alec.org - American Legislative Exchange Council: "Homeland Security." Click on "Major Issues" then "Major Issues and Talking Points" to find comprehensive, topical homeland security tracking pages for the 50 states. www.homelandsecurity.org/index.cfm - ANSER Institute for Homeland Security. ". . . [A] a not-for-profit . . . organization examining a new set of national security challenges."-Web page. www.cbaci.org - Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute. Contains information on terrorism, including the publication Bioterrorism in the United States: Threat, Preparedness, and Response. www.csg.org/CSG/Programs/suggested+state+legislation/anti-terrorism+legislation.htm - Council of State Governments: "Anti-terrorism." Summary of Suggested State Legislation anti-terrorism drafts/docket submissions. www.healthfinder.gov/scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=14337 - HealthFinder: "Bioterrorism." ". . . [A] key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet."-Web page. www.hopkins-biodefense.org - Johns Hopkins University Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies. www.naccho.org/UsefulLinks.cfm - National Association of County and City Health Officials. An assortment of bioterrorism articles and links. www.ncsl.org/programs/press/2001/usaattack.htm - National Conference of State Legislatures - "Protecting Democracy: States Respond to Terrorism." A source for registered users. www.nga.org/center/divisions/1,1188,T_CEN_HS,00.htm - National Governors' Association Center for Best Practices: "Homeland Security and Emergency Management." Links to bioterrorism and full-text publications. www.bt.cdc.gov - U.S. Centers for Disease Control: "Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response." Links to selected agents and threats, including comprehensive smallpox information. www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox www.ready.gov - U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "Make a kit, make a plan, be informed." www.gao.gov - U.S. General Accounting Office. Click on "Homeland Security" or "Terrorism" to access two comprehensive collections of electronic documents. www.hrsa.gov/bioterrorism.htm#General - U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/domestic_prep.html - Wisconsin Domestic Preparedness Information. www.dhfs.state.wi.us/dph_bcd/Bioterrorism - Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services: "Bioterrorism Readiness." http://badger.state.wi.us/agencies/dma/wem/terrorism.html - Wisconsin Emergency Management: "Information on Terrorism." Clippings (Noncirculating; available for use in the library; clippings prior to 1981 are on microfiche)
BadgerLink: www.badgerlink.net Search the ProQuest Newspapers and EBSCOhost magazines databases for full text articles. Suggested search words: agroterrorism, bioterrorism and health, bioterrorism and safety, smallpox and health, smallpox and safety.
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