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Panelists discussed “the challenges of planning for and responding to new and emerging threats” of terrorist attacks. They discussed efforts to prepare for the use of chemical and biological…

Participants talked about a report on emergency response to potential terrorist attacks and readiness issues at the state and local level. Among the issues they addressed were levels of fund…

Public health officials testified about implementing a national smallpox vaccination plan and contingencies for responses to bioterrorist attacks. Among the topics they addressed were the st…

Participants talked about how counties and other local governments can help the federal government to prepare for a terrorist attack, and how the National Association of Counties can assist …

After Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge’s remarks, members of the National Association of Counties Homeland Security Task Force briefed him on security issues.