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National Emergency Preparedness Month 2010

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, an annual event designed to provide Americans with a wide variety of opportunities to learn about more ways they can prepare for an emergency and become better aware of threats that may impact communities. This September also marks the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The U.S. Government Printing Office offers for sale a variety of official publications to build public awareness of risks, convey lessons from past disasters such as 9/11, and provide useful information on how to plan and respond to both man-made and natural disasters.

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Emergency Response Guidebook, 2008

Publisher: Transportation Dept., Research and Special Programs Administration

Description: Provides a guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the specific or generic hazards of the materials involved in the incident, and protecting themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident.

Year/Pages: 2008: 372 p.

Price: $8.00

Field Operations Guide for Disaster Assessment and Response

Publisher: State Dept., US Agency for International Development, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance and Agriculture Dept., Forest Service

Description: Contains information on general responsibilities for disaster responders, formats and reference material for assessing and reporting on populations at risk, Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) position descriptions and duty checklists, descriptions of Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) stockpile commodities, general information related to disaster activities, information on working with the military in the field, and a glossary of acronyms and terms used by OFDA and other organizations with which OFDA works.

Year/Pages: 2006: 394 p.

Price: $35.00 Add To Cart

Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned, February 2006

Publisher: President of the United States, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

Description: Identifies and establishes a roadmap for doing better in the future. Lays the groundwork for transforming how this Nation - from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of emergency preparedness.

Year/Pages: 2006: 223 p.; ill.

Price: $28.50 Add To Cart

Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings: Providing Protection to People and Buildings

Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Description: Provides guidance to architects and engineers in reducing damage to buildings, related infrastructure, and people when the damage is caused by a terrorist attack.

Year/Pages: 2003: 414 p.; ill.

Price: $22.50 Add To Cart

Primer to Design Safe School Projects in Case of Terrorist Attacks: Providing Protection to People and Buildings

Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Description: Provides architects, engineers, and school administrators with the basic principles and techniques to make a school safe from terrorist attacks.

Year/Pages: 2004: 304 p.; ill.

Price: $46.00 Add To Cart

Controlled /Restricted Security and Counter-terrorism Publications

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following items are controlled/restricted publications available to federal, allied, state, and local governments involved in security and counterterrorism activities. Contractors providing security services to these agencies may also purchase them. All orders must be confirmed by confirmed by the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) prior to being sent to the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Best Practices and Guidelines for CBR Mass Personnel Decontamination Training Support Package (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: For use by all emergency responders and military personnel confronting the need to decontaminate large groups of people affected by chemical, biological, or radiological (CBR) events. Includes pre-incident response procedures for CBR Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incidents. The MPDTSP is a 288 page publication within a 3 ring binder containing an Instructor Guide, Instructor CD containing PowerPoint instructional slides, video files, and Student Guide. Also included are a Train-the-Trainer video and Classroom Support DVDs.

Year/Pages: 2008: 288 p.; ill. with 2 DVDs in binder.

Price: $185.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Preparation for the Suicide Homicide Bomber (Pocket Guide) (Package of 5) (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: This pocket guide provides performance and best practices focused on operational lessons learned and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for Law Enforcement and Security Personnel on the subject of Preparation for the Suicide/Homicide Bomber. The guide book, based on the content of the related Preparation for the Suicide/Homicide Bomber Training Support Package (TSP) is a reference for reviewing the training provided in the TSP. The guide is a succinct, compact, handy reference guide produced in an accessible and durable form. Sold in packages of 5 copies only.

Price: $131.50 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Personnel Screening Guide (PSG) (Spiral Bound) (Package of 10) (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept. and the National Terrorism Preparedness Institute

Description: Designed for use by all Federal emergency and law enforcement officers, and all State and Local Fire, Law Enforcement, HAZMAT, Bomb Squad, and other emergency/public government services organizations which may be involved with screening people that may pose a terrorist threat. This guide provides guidelines to security personnel assigned the responsibility of assessing and screening personnel for concealed/improvised weapons, explosive devices, and other contraband. The information is meant to be applied in conjunction with previous training, experience, and standard procedures and policies. The guide has a training section for recognition of improvised and commercial weapon types; specialty firearms and handguns; explosive materials and devices; and WMD materials and devices. Sold in packages of 10 copies.

Year/Pages: 2004: 107 p.; ill.

Price: $268.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Indicators and Warnings for Home Made Explosives (HME Guide), March 2008 (Package of 5) (TSWG Restricted Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: A quick reference guide for military, first responders, Federal, State, and local government personnel. The goal of this guidebook is to provide awareness level information that will allow on-scene personnel to rapidly assess that a situation involves the presence of homemade explosives. Sold in packages of 5 copies only.

Year/Pages: 2008: 69 p.; ill.

Price: $85.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Explosive Breaching Characterization Handbook (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: A technical reference guide created for use during explosive breaching training and operations. This Handbook includes information on Target Intelligence, Explosive Breaching Safety, Breaching Charge construction, and other technical data. The guide is for use by civilian law enforcement operators who have been professionally trained in explosive breaching. It is printed on waterproof paper, spiral bound, and suitable for operational use in the field.

Year/Pages: 2008: 145 p.; ill.

Price: $57.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

IED Awareness for First Responders Training Support Package (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: A complete training package to train state and local Law Enforcement and Security Personnel to an awareness level on the subject of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The TSP focuses on information pertaining to current IED threats and countermeasures to train emergency responders to recognize IEDs, IED components, potential targets, and methods employed by terrorists using IEDs. Three-inch, three-ring binder, consisting of an instructor and student manuals, CD-ROM (s) with PowerPoint presentations and manuals, and classroom videos (DVD and VHS).

Year/Pages: 2007: 190 p.

Price: $151.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Terrorist Bomb Threat Standoff Card Set (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: Intended to provide first responders from Federal, State and Local government services organizations with guidelines for evacuating civilian personnel from potential bomb threats. The booklet can also be used by emergency planners to develop personnel evacuation plans from specific buildings, sites, or facilities based on various bomb threat levels.

Price: $8.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Vehicle Inspection Guide (VIG) (Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: Intended for determining various indicators of suspect hidden Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on a range of vehicle types, recognition of typical representative IED types, and has a training section for recognition of explosives and IED types. Printed on waterproof paper, spiral bound, and suitable for field use. Sold in packages of 5 copies only.

Year/Pages: 2007: 184 p.

Price: $117.50 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Updated Vehicle Inspection Guide Training Support Package, May 2008 (in Binder) (TSWG Restricted Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technial Support Working Group

Description: The Vehicle Inspection Guide Training Support package (VIG TSP) is an instructor manual for use in training Federal, State and local responders and law enforcement personnel, who are be involved with inspection of vehicles that may pose a terrorist threat. The VIG TSP covers topics such as Inspection Fundamentals, Interviewing, Passenger Vehicle Inspections, Commercial Vehicle Inspections, and also contains a glossary and student assessment.

Year/Pages: 2008: 280 p.; ill., dividers and 2 CDs in binder.

Price: $150.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

APV Handbook: Guidelines for the Procurement, Testing, and Management of Commercial Armored Passenger Vehicles (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: A quick-reference guide on APV life cycle management, training, testing, and performance topics. Designed to serve as a comprehensive ready-reference and best practices guide for those Federal personnel and agencies involved in the acquisition of various levels of commercial APVs. The handbook contains guidance on APV budget and procurement requirements, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, vehicle classification specifications, general threat information, inventory control methods, driver training, vehicle maintenance, vehicle replacement, life cycle issues, ballistic and blast protection guidelines and testing protocols, and automotive performance guidelines and testing protocols.

Year/Pages: 2009: 205 p.

Price: $21.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Tunnel Vulnerability Assessment Best Practices Guide (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group

Description: The Tunnel Vulnerability Assessment Best Practices Guide is a 120 page guide for tunnel owners and operators, which identifies potential threats to tunnels. The best practices guide includes information on: tunnel configurations, tunnel threats and vulnerabilities, and how to assess the need for security upgrades via a risk assessment, and techniques for mitigating potential threats. This guide is a restricted document available only to military, federal, state, and local governments; and bridge owners and operators. It is not for public release and must be protected from release to unauthorized personnel. Contractors providing security services to these agencies may also procure the document with the approval of their government sponsor, tunnel owner, or operator.

Year/Pages: 2008: 100 p.; ill.

Price: $36.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Response Card (RCIED Card) (Package of 10) (TSWG Controlled Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group (TSWG)

Description: The RCIED Card is a two sided, laminated 4x6 card with a pictorial representation of RCIED threats and a series of actions to take if they are encountered. The purpose of the card is to make this information readily available to military forces and emergency responders who may encounter a terrorist threat incident. Sold in packages of 10 copies only.

Year/Pages: 2006: Card.

Price: $6.50 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

Small Watercraft Inspection Guide (SWIG) (Controlled Item/Restricted Item)

Publisher: Defense Dept., Technical Support Working Group, Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office

Description: The SWIG is a guide for determining various indicators of suspect hidden Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on a range of vessel types, recognition of typical representative IED types, and has a training section for recognition of explosives and IED types. It is printed on waterproof paper, spiral-bound, and suitable for field use.

Year/Pages: 2002: 89 p.; ill.

Price: $9.00 This is a controlled item. To order, please send an e-mail request to the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) at PUBS@TSWG.GOV and provide the publication title, quantity, contact and organization name, mailing address and phone number. Security contractors must provide the name of the sponsoring Government agency and its contact information. TSWG will approve your order via e-mail and furnish an approval number. You may then place your order, accompanied by a copy of the confirmation e-mail and approval number, to GPO via fax. Our fax number is 202-512-2104. Thank you.

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