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Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to announce the launch of the federal government's collaboration with Southern Shield - a consortium of state homeland security and law enforcement officials from 14 Southeastern states and territories - as part of the national Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) initiative, as well as the expansion of the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to fusion centers across the southeast.

Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Pew Hispanic Center Report on Unauthorized Immigration Flows

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) International Awards Dinner- highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster aviation security and thanking the nation's airline pilots, including the crew members who thwarted the attempted terrorist attack on December 25, 2009, for their work everyday to ensure that air travelers reach their destinations safely and securely.

Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that Predator Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) flights will begin out of Corpus Christi, Texas, beginning on Wednesday, Sept.1. With the deployment of an UAS in Texas, DHS unmanned aerial capabilities will now cover the Southwest Border—from the El Centro Sector in California all the way to the Gulf of Mexico in Texas—providing critical aerial surveillance assistance to personnel on the ground.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mississippi with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, joining Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour for a special event commemorating Hurricane Katrina and the continued recovery and restoration efforts in the Gulf Coast region.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Chicago to deliver remarks to the International Association of Fire Chiefs at Fire-Rescue International 2010, visit key critical infrastructure sites, and join Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to meet with public and private sector stakeholders, law enforcement officials and first responders to discuss the Department's continued commitment to protecting our nation's transportation systems and critical infrastructure.

Secretary Napolitano visited Piegan, Sweetgrass, Sunburst and Havre, Mont., with Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Alan Bersin to tour CBP operations and meet with state and local officials, law enforcement personnel and private sector stakeholders regarding DHS' efforts to secure the Northern border.

Secretary Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate announced over $25 million in newly approved Gulf Coast rebuilding projects to assist communities as they continue to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita—the latest in a series of Gulf Coast recovery projects that have totaled more than $2.5 billion since the start of the Obama administration. 

Statement by Press Secretary Clark Stevens on Secretary Napolitano's upcoming visit to Montana and Chicago.

As part of the Obama administration's ongoing commitment to smart, effective border security, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that the Secure Communities program has been deployed to all 25 U.S. counties along our Southwest border.

Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for an inline baggage screening system at Orlando International Airport (MCO) - enhancing the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ongoing efforts to bolster airport security while boosting the local economy.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today applauded President Obama's intent to appoint Warren Stern as Director of DHS' Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO).

Secretary Napolitano announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement and community groups across the country in identifying and mitigating threats to their communities and expanded DHS' "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to the Washington, D.C., area in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual anticrime campaign involving citizens, police and neighborhood groups.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited New Orleans, La., to deliver remarks about DHS' nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference—building on the Department’s continued collaboration with the sports industry to improve the security and resilience of their facilities.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Pascua Yaqui Tribe today announced the production of the first ever Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - designed as a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document that formally recognizes tribal membership and U.S. citizenship for the purpose of entering the United States through a land or sea port of entry. The Pascua Yaqui are the first tribe in the country to issue an ETC.

A statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on the court's decision to enjoin most of SB1070 on July 28, 2010.

Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference, July 28, 2010, Las Vegas

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process.

Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday.

Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to announce the launch of the federal government's collaboration with Southern Shield - a consortium of state homeland security and law enforcement officials from 14 Southeastern states and territories - as part of the national Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) initiative, as well as the expansion of the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to fusion centers across the southeast.

Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Pew Hispanic Center Report on Unauthorized Immigration Flows

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) International Awards Dinner- highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster aviation security and thanking the nation's airline pilots, including the crew members who thwarted the attempted terrorist attack on December 25, 2009, for their work everyday to ensure that air travelers reach their destinations safely and securely.

Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that Predator Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) flights will begin out of Corpus Christi, Texas, beginning on Wednesday, Sept.1. With the deployment of an UAS in Texas, DHS unmanned aerial capabilities will now cover the Southwest Border—from the El Centro Sector in California all the way to the Gulf of Mexico in Texas—providing critical aerial surveillance assistance to personnel on the ground.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Mississippi with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, joining Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour for a special event commemorating Hurricane Katrina and the continued recovery and restoration efforts in the Gulf Coast region.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Chicago to deliver remarks to the International Association of Fire Chiefs at Fire-Rescue International 2010, visit key critical infrastructure sites, and join Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to meet with public and private sector stakeholders, law enforcement officials and first responders to discuss the Department's continued commitment to protecting our nation's transportation systems and critical infrastructure.

Secretary Napolitano visited Piegan, Sweetgrass, Sunburst and Havre, Mont., with Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Alan Bersin to tour CBP operations and meet with state and local officials, law enforcement personnel and private sector stakeholders regarding DHS' efforts to secure the Northern border.

Secretary Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate announced over $25 million in newly approved Gulf Coast rebuilding projects to assist communities as they continue to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita—the latest in a series of Gulf Coast recovery projects that have totaled more than $2.5 billion since the start of the Obama administration. 

Statement by Press Secretary Clark Stevens on Secretary Napolitano's upcoming visit to Montana and Chicago.

As part of the Obama administration's ongoing commitment to smart, effective border security, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that the Secure Communities program has been deployed to all 25 U.S. counties along our Southwest border.

Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for an inline baggage screening system at Orlando International Airport (MCO) - enhancing the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ongoing efforts to bolster airport security while boosting the local economy.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today applauded President Obama's intent to appoint Warren Stern as Director of DHS' Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO).

Secretary Napolitano announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement and community groups across the country in identifying and mitigating threats to their communities and expanded DHS' "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to the Washington, D.C., area in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual anticrime campaign involving citizens, police and neighborhood groups.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited New Orleans, La., to deliver remarks about DHS' nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference—building on the Department’s continued collaboration with the sports industry to improve the security and resilience of their facilities.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Pascua Yaqui Tribe today announced the production of the first ever Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - designed as a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document that formally recognizes tribal membership and U.S. citizenship for the purpose of entering the United States through a land or sea port of entry. The Pascua Yaqui are the first tribe in the country to issue an ETC.

A statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on the court's decision to enjoin most of SB1070 on July 28, 2010.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole today launched two major enhancements to general aviation security - the general aviation component of DHS's nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft entering and exiting the United States through a single, Department-wide process.

Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Iowa Governor Chet Culver following the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam in eastern Iowa on Saturday.

“Secretary Napolitano will travel to Oshkosh, Wis., on Monday, July 26, with Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole to participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Convention 2010, meet with general aviation industry leaders to discuss ongoing efforts to protect global aviation networks from threats of terrorism, and make an aviation security announcement. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized.”

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano marked the sixth anniversary of the issuance of the 9/11 Commission Report by releasing a 2010 progress report outlining advancements in the Department’s capabilities to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other threats—including a series of unprecedented steps to bolster aviation security in the United States and around the world.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today launched the "Blue Campaign" - a DHS-wide initiative to combat human trafficking through enhanced public awareness, victim assistance programs, and law enforcement training and initiatives.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met with leaders of several veterans service organizations—at a meeting hosted by Disabled American Veterans—to discuss DHS’ ongoing collaboration and engagement with America’s veteran community.

Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Department of Homeland Security o DHS) lanzó la “Campaña Azul” (“Blue Campaign”), un esfuerzo a nivel de departamento para combatir la trata de personas por medio de programas de concientización y ayuda a las víctimas, como también capacitación y operativos para velar por el cumplimiento de la ley.

Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute at the Black Hat Conference, July 28, 2010, Las Vegas

Secretary Napolitano spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where she discussed some of the immigration and border-related challenges that law enforcement faces.

Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at American Constitution Society National Convention

Secretary Napolitano's remarks, about the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to protect against, deter and disrupt evolving threats of terrorism, as part of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Annual Remembrance Ceremony at the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial in Oklahoma City on April 19, 2010.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano spoke at the National Press Club meeting. She discussed aviation security in the ever-changing threat environment.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano spoke at the Harvard University's John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. She discussed the new threat picture of today, and what we're doing about those threats.

Remarks by Secretary Napolitano to employees about the Department’s 2009 accomplishments.

Secretary Napolitano spoke on immigration reform at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 2009.

Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Bart R. Johnson spoke at the National Homeland Defense Foundation Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., on November 9, 2009. He discussed the work that the Department, specifically the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, is doing to further evolve and define how the department works with the intelligence community and our federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners to keep the nation safe and secure.

Secretary Napolitano spoke on border security issues and the Department's response at the Border Security Conference August 11, 2009 at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Secretary Napolitano discussed the Department's cybersecurity efforts at the Global Cyber Security Conference in Washington, D.C. on August 4, 2009.

Secretary Napolitano gave a speech July 29, 2009 at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City on homeland security and the Department's approach to preventing terrorist attacks.

Secretary Napolitano discussed the Department's coordinated efforts against large-scale organized crimes such as drug trafficking at the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Asset Forfeiture Program National Leadership Conference on July 23, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

At a "Pen & Pad" session today, Secretary Napolitano talked about the Department's 5 main missions, about her upcoming foreign travel, and the new PASS ID bill.

Secretary Napolitano spoke at the Aspen Institute on June 3, 2009 in Washington, D.C., discussing homeland security challenges and progress, the Secretary's five missions, and three major strategies.

Secretary Napolitano spoke at the Anti-Defamation League National Leadership Conference on April 21, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

Secretary Napolitano: Thank you, thank you. Well, thank you and good morning to everybody. It's a pleasure to be here and I've seen some of you, literally, at the ports. We've been traveling quite a bit in my first 90 days as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Yesterday was the three month anniversary of President Obama's inauguration and I think it can fairly be said that everybody has been running at full speed for those days and so much has been done, but so much is left to be done. So, I want to thank the Border Trade Alliance for having me because the mission of the Department of Homeland Security has such a direct impact on what you do every day.

A transcript of the "Pen & Pad Session" Secretary Napolitano conducted with reporters on March 19, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

Secretary Janet Napolitano gave remarks to the International Association of Fire Fighters in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2009, defining FEMA's roles in emergencies, discussing first responders, and addressing four sources of grant funds.

Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to the National Fusion Center Conference in Kansas City, Mo. on March 11, 2009.

June 10, 2010 testimony of Juliette Kayyem, Assistant Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on State, Local and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, "Deep Impact: Assessing the Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on States, Localities and the Private Sector"

May 17, 2010 testimony of Secretary Napolitano before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, “Gulf Coast Catastrophe: Assessing the Nation’s Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill”

Testimony of Under Secretary and Chief Intelligence Officer Caryn Wagner and Principal Deputy Under Secretary Bart Johnson, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment, on the Office of Intelligence and Analysis' Vision and Goals, on May 12, 2010.

Secretary Napolitano testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, focusing on Southwest border security and the results of enforcement efforts.

Secretary Napolitano's testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations on President Obama's Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security on February 24, 2010.

Testimony of Major General Michael Kostelnik, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Office of Air and Marine Operations and Investments. March 23, 2010

Testimony of Rear Admiral Vincent Atkins, U.S. Coast Guard, before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Department of Homeland Security Air and Marine Operations and Investments. Rear Admiral Vincent Atkins discussed current cooperation in the areas of maritime drug and alien migrant interdiction as well as joint capabilities under development.

Deputy Under Secretary Philip Reitinger and Deputy Assistant Secretary RADM Michael Brown's testimony, before the House Subcomittee on Homeland Security, on the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity mission and related budget request, on April 15, 2010.

Alan Bersin, Commissioner of CBP, appeared before the House Appropriations committee, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to discuss the work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), particularly the tremendous dedication of its men and women in the field. His testimony focused on CBP's outbound operational efforts, and the technology and partnerships leveraged to combat violence on the southwest border.

John Morton, Assistant. Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), appeared before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to discuss ICE’s role in public safety and Southwest border security.

Thank you Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member King, and other distinguished Members of the Committee. My name is Gary Schenkel, and I am the Director of the Federal Protective Service (FPS), which is now within the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD). I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss the actions that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has undertaken to ensure the safety and security of federal government buildings.

The testimony of Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard on the Coast Guard Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

The testimony of Elaine Duke, Under Secretary for Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security before the United States House Committee on Appropriations on “DHS Headquarters Consolidation” on March 25, 2010.

Chief Aguilar's testimony, before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) goals and objectives, on March 24, 2010.

It is my privilege to appear before you today to discuss the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2011 budget request for the U.S. Secret Service. I would like to begin by thanking you for your tremendous support over the last several years. Given the increased operational requirements we saw late in the 2008 presidential campaign and during the transition, this Committee responded quickly by providing the Secret Service with the funds to make staffing adjustments, enhance protective countermeasures, and address interoperable communications deficiencies with our partner agencies. Those investments have yielded a stronger, more nimble agency at a time when the complexity of our dual mission presents constant challenges.

Testimony of Margo Schlanger, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment, “Working with Communities to Disrupt Terror Plots” at the Cannon House Office Building on March 17, 2010.

The testimony of Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard on the Coast Guard Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

Director Mayorkas’ testimony, before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services fiscal year 2011 budget request, on March 16, 2010.

There are many challenges in assessing health risks from the exposure to microorganisms. Specifically, quality human dose-response data is limited or, in many cases, nonexistent. In order to recommend risk-based cleanup goals, as well as analytical detection limits and environmental decontamination efficacies, there is a need to characterize microbial dose-response relationships.

Hazardous substances released during a terrorist attack will contaminate the environment, but there are few health-based guidelines to support decisions on temporary occupancy of contaminated spaces or resumed use of spaces or water following a large-scale disaster.

EPA released a report which summarizes the results of tests with various online water quality sensors to see if they could provide dual use for early warning of intentional contamination, as well as monitoring general water quality.

In order to develop an early warning system for an intentional or unintentional drinking water contamination event, EPA is collaborating with water utilities and public health agencies to gather, share, and analyze multiple types of data.

The possibility of terrorists or criminals intentionally contaminating drinking water with pathogenic microorganisms is a significant public health concern.

EPA has identified more than 100 chemical and radiological constituents that are considered homeland security threat contaminants.

Handling, transporting, treating, and disposing of large volumes of waste generated by natural disasters; chemical spills; biological, chemical or radiological terrorism and animal disease outbreaks present unique challenges.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with support from EPA, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), recently developed and constructed All Hazards Receipt Facilities (AHRFs) for prescreening unknown and potentially hazardous samples collected under unusual or suspicious circumstances.

All Hazards Receipt Facilities (AHRFs) were developed to prescreen for chemical, radiochemical, and explosive hazards in samples collected during suspected terrorist attacks.

PALs are a tiered set of exposure values used to inform risk-based decision making during a response to environmental contamination involving hazardous chemicals.

These technical briefs summarize the evaluation of commercially available screening technologies designed to rapidly detect, and in some cases indicate the concentration of, toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents in air, water, or surface samples. The technologies were specifically evaluated to see if they could detect chemicals that might be used during, or develop as a by-product from, a terrorist attack.

In 2001, the anthrax mailings not only caused loss of life, but also interrupted the daily functioning of the United States government when affected buildings had to be taken out of service until decontamination and restoration efforts were complete. Because of these events and their consequences, EPA has evaluated the performance of several decontamination technologies designed specifically to inactivate biological agents.

EPA evaluates homeland security related technologies that will help protect human health and the environment from the adverse impacts of terrorist acts. Radiological attacks may require massive evacuation to protect human health and greatly interfere with economic and business activities.

EPA is investigating decontamination technologies for restoring public buildings to a usable state after a terrorist contamination event. In the context of decontamination, contaminants of interest are those that can persist on indoor surfaces and can lead to a continuing chance of exposure long after the contamination event occurs.

Multi-parameter water monitors are deployed at multiple locations in water distribution systems and collect general water quality data that can be transmitted to various locations, including remote locations, thereby giving water utilities access to real-time or near real-time data from their overall system.

PCR is used to determine the presence of specific bacteria in water in less than four hours. PCR involves enzyme-mediated reactions that replicate the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the target organisms.

Immunoassay tests are used to determine the presence of biotoxins and pathogens in water. The immunoassay devices are based on immunological interactions during which specific antibodies react with contaminants, or antigens, to produce a response indicating the presence of the contaminant.

Enzymatic test kits can detect the presence of chemical agents, carbamate pesticides, and/or organophosphate pesticides through a cholinesterase enzyme reaction. Under contaminant-free conditions, the enzyme reacts with other reagents present in the test kit.

EPA is investigating the persistence (attenuation) of biological organisms and toxins on indoor building materials under various temperature and relative humidity conditions consistent with those achieved using heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

The disposal of contaminated animal carcasses in response to foreign animal disease outbreaks is an event- and site-specific operation that can have significant environmental impacts.

Anomalous water quality results can indicate the onset of a contamination incident. For this reason, water utilities must be able to rapidly and accurately identify such results in water distribution systems.

EPA has created a report entitled the "Compendium of Prior and Current Risk Assessment Methods" to accelerate risk assessment, which in turn supports rapid response.

Water distribution networks deliver drinking water to consumers through systems of pipes, valves, pumps, and tanks. Within these systems, sensors that can detect contaminants can be placed at various locations, such as fire stations, schools, hospitals, public buildings, publicly owned infrastructure, and even private homes.

EPA organized a workshop to provide architects, engineers, owners, and other building professionals with the latest research on protecting buildings from a terrorist attack. The video captures the entire workshop, presentations, and discussion sessions.

EPANET is used in homeland security research to model contamination threats to water systems. Historically, EPANET has been limited to tracking the dynamics of a single chemical transported through a network of pipes and storage tanks. EPANET did not consider interactions between bulk species in the water or the surface species fixed to the pipe wall.

Tucson Water is an innovative and advanced municipal drinking water system that serves nearly 700,000 customers. Through an EPA Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking (EMPACT) grant, online monitors have been providing near real-time water quality data to the public for several years.

EPA is developing the Support for Environmental Rapid Risk Assessment (SERRA) database to accelerate the risk assessment process and to support emergency response.

TA new report provides owners, managers, engineers, and other decision makers with information about various building retrofit options that will improve building protection against airborne hazards.

The collection of surface contaminants, referred to as "wipe sampling," is an important technique for government agencies and the private sector to estimate contamination on a variety of surfaces, including those in buildings, homes, outdoor areas, and hands.

Message mapping is a science-based risk communication tool that enables members of the emergency response and environmental protection communities to quickly and concisely deliver the most pertinent information about an emergency.