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Guidance for 2009 H1N1 Flu

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  Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus that was first detected in April 2009. The virus has sparked a growing and expanding outbreak of illness throughout the United States and worldwide. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a global pandemic of novel influenza A (H1N1) was underway by raising the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6. This action was a reflection of the spread of the new H1N1 virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus. At the time, more than 70 countries had reported cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) infection and there were ongoing community level outbreaks of novel H1N1 in multiple parts of the world. Since the WHO declaration of a pandemic, the virus has continued to spread, with the number of countries reporting cases of novel H1N1 nearly doubling.  moremore

Cannonball River from bridge on State Route 8 in North Dakota. Photo courtesy USGS North Dakota Water Science Center.

Cannonball River from bridge on State Route 8 in North Dakota. Photo courtesy USGS North Dakota Water Science Center. For more photos and video click here. Hi-Res

Interior Department & its Agencies Assist Citizens Threatened by Midwest Floods

The Department of the Interior and its agencies around the country, in cooperation with state and local partners, are acting to help citizens threatened by the record-setting Midwest floods in ways ranging from providing the streamgage and satellite data used in weather predictions to conducting search-and- rescue operations in boats usually used in national parks and wildlife refuges. moremore

Emergency Operations News   Emergency Operations RSS Feeds

Interior bureaus and offices respond to thousands of emergency incidents each year. Key events in 2009 already include Mt. Redoubt volcano in Alaska, and response to flooding in the upper Midwest. moremore

Current Natural Hazards
Natural Hazards Support System
Today's earthquake, volcano, wildland fires and weather warnings. Click image for current data.
The Natural Hazards Support System (NHSS) is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of current natural hazards events for the public as well as USGS Federal, State and local partners. more
DOI Employee Emergency Information
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noneEmployee Preparedness Information
Reporting During Catastrophic Emergencies
noneHR Flexibilities to Assist Employees During Emergency Situations
Emergency Management Contacts:
noneOffice of Emergency Management
noneEmergency Management Council
noneInterior Regional Emergency Coordination Councils
(I-RECCs)

DOI Information on Avian Flu and Pandemic
   Influenza Preparedness

   PandemicFlu.gov
noneDOI Pandemic Influenza Plan
noneUSGS National Wildlife Health Center Avian Influenza
noneUS Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Flood Safety Awareness Flood Safety Icon

Flooding is a coast to coast threat to the United States and its territories in all months of the year. Every year, the National Weather Service highlights some of the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what you can do to save life and property. more

Ready.gov

Visit the Ready.gov website for emergency preparedness information, including special guidance for older Americans, people with disabilities, pet owners, and kids. more

DOI Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

The Department of the Interior deployed more than 6,100 personnel in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, with a peak deployment of 2,304 personnel at the height of operations. more

Other Emergency Management Links:
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noneFEMA
noneDepartment of Homeland Security
DOI Emergency Policy
Department-wide policy relating to emergency management is found in the Department's Manual Part 900:
noneChapter 1-Policy, Functions & Responsibilities
noneChapter 2-Continuity of Operations Program
noneChapter 3-National Security Emergency Preparedness
noneChapter 4-Coordination of Emergency Incidents
noneChapter 5-National Response Plan Coordination
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Current National Threat Level is elevated

The current threat level provides heightened advisories for the aviation sector: Code orange or HIGH for all commercial aviation operating in, or destined for the United States. For more information about the current threat level, Homeland Security Advisory System, and the aviation sector advisory more

Bureau of ReclamationBureau of Reclamation

Reclamation's emergency management activities help to guide Reclamations response to incidents of national significance. more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

During incidents of National Significance, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) provides representation to certain more

Minerals Management ServiceMinerals Management Service

The mission of MMS is to manage the mineral resources on the Nation's OCS in an environmentally sound and safe manner, and collect, verify, and distribute, in a timely fashion, mineral revenues generated from Federal (onshore and offshore) and most Indian lands. more

National Park ServiceNational Park Service

The National Park Service (NPS) promotes and regulates the use of national parks, monuments and reservations. The primary goals of the NPS are to safeguard human life, safeguard the resources from permanent or lasting damage and to safeguard public and personal property. more

Office of Surface MiningOffice of Surface Mining

The Office of Surface Mining works to protect the environment and coalfield communities during coal mining and makes sure coal operators reclaim mined lands to meet national standards. more

U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Geological Survey

The USGS provides scientific information to minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters, and manage water, biological, energy and mineral resources. more

Bureau of Indian AffairsBureau of Indian Affairs

BIA is organized as follows:
- 10,000 Federal employees with 200 in the DC metro area
- BIA Headquarters offices are located in Washington DCmore

Bureau of Land ManagementBureau of Land Management

BLM's primary emergency missions: more

Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance

OEPC provides national and regional leadership and direction in the coordination and development of environmental policy and program evaluation. more

Office of Wildland Fire Coordination

OWFC is headed by a Director who reports to the Assistant Secretary - Policy, Management and Budget through the Deputy Assistant Secretary - Business Management and Wildland Fire. more

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  none National Incident Management Situation Report

Office of Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Management

OLESEM is responsible for overall coordination of the Department's emergency management responsibilities and NRP support. more

 

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Last Updated on 08/17/09