Skip to Navigation | Skip to Content
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
preparing hospitals for disasters
Headerlink

Calendar

November 3, 2011
  • Read more
Headerlink

Website Feedback

September 26, 2011
  • Read more
Headerlink

Sitemap

September 26, 2011
  • Read more
Headerlink For Anonymous users

Login

January 1, 2011
  • Read more
More options
  • Home
    • Program Manager
    • What's New
  • Event-Specific Information
    • COVID-19
    • Air Disasters
      • Reno Air Race Disaster 2011
      • SFO Airplane Crash 2013
    • Infectious Diseases
      • Ebola Outbreak
      • Seasonal Influenza
      • Measles Outbreak 2015
      • H7N9 Avian Flu
      • H1N1
      • Yellow Fever 2018
      • Zika Virus
    • Mass Shootings/Terrorist Attacks
      • Las Vegas shooting 2017
      • Brussels Attack 2016
      • Orlando Nightclub Shooting 2016
      • San Bernardino Attack 2015
      • Boston Marathon Bombing 2013
      • Newtown School Shooting 2012
      • Colorado Theater Shooting 2012
      • Mumbai Terror Attacks 2008
    • Natural Disasters
      • Hurricane Harvey 2017
      • El Niño 2015-2016
      • Napa Earthquake 2014
      • Oklahoma Tornado 2013
      • Hurricane Sandy 2012
      • Japan Earthquake 2011
      • Joplin Tornado 2011
      • Haiti Earthquake 2010
      • Drought
    • Wildfires
      • Southern California Fires December 2017
      • North Bay Fires October 2017
    • Other Events
      • Opiod Crisis
      • West Texas Explosion 2013
  • Emergency Management
    • Getting Started
    • Accreditation
      • Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
      • Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
      • The Joint Commission
    • Affordable Care Act
    • AHRQ Resources
    • ASPR HPP Grant
    • ASPR TRACIE
    • Core Competencies
    • Emergency Codes
    • Emergency Operations Plan
    • EM Principles & Practices
    • Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
    • Memoranda of Understanding
    • Mutual Aid
    • National Health Security Strategy
    • Standards / Regulations / Statutes
    • Volunteers
  • Planning Topics
    • Active Shooter
    • CBRNE
      • Biological
      • Chemical
      • Explosives / Burns
      • Radiological / Nuclear
    • Climate Change
    • Continuity Planning
    • Communications
      • CAHAN
      • Emergency Alert System
      • GETS/WPS
      • HAM Radio
      • Social Media
    • Crisis Care
    • Cybersecurity
    • Decontamination
    • Emergency Food Planning
    • Evacuation
    • Healthcare Surge
    • Healthcare Worker Safety & Protection
    • Infectious Diseases
      • Airborne
      • Measles
      • MERS-CoV
      • Norovirus
      • Pandemic Influenza
      • Pertussis
      • Plague
      • Smallpox
      • Q Fever
      • West Nile Virus
      • Yellow Fever
    • Loss of Utilities / Services
    • Natural Disasters
      • Earthquakes
      • Floods
      • Severe Weather
      • Tsunamis
      • Wildfires
    • Mass Fatality Planning
    • Mental / Behavioral Health
    • Pediatrics / NICU
    • Personal Preparedness
    • Prescription Dispensing
    • Radiological Emergencies
    • Release of Patient Information
    • Security
    • Recovery
    • Terrorism
    • Vulnerable Populations
  • Training & Exercises
    • Exercises
      • Statewide Medical/Health Exercise
      • Planning an Exercise
      • HAvBED
      • ShakeOut
      • Cal OES State Exercise Program
    • Training
      • Active Shooter
      • Exercise Program for Hospitals
      • HICS
      • Hospital Disaster Management Training (HDMT)
      • ICS/NIMS Online Course
      • NIMS
      • Other Training Resources
      • Preparedness Training for Nurses
      • Workplace Violence
  • HICS
    • HICS Courses
      • HICS Basics Course
      • HICS IAP Course
        Incident Action Planning Course
    • Forms
    • Incident Response Guide / Incident Planning Guide
      • Incident Planning Guide
      • Incident Response Guide
  • Annual Conference
    • 2022 Disaster Planning Conference
    • Disaster Planning Conference Archives
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2019
      • 2018
      • 2017
      • 2016
      • 2015
      • 2014
      • 2013
  • Tools & Resources
    • Articles & Reports
    • CHA Tools
      Developed by the CHA HPP Program
    • Exercises
    • All Facilities Letters (AFLs)
    • Key Partners
    • NIMS / ICS / HICS
      • NIMS
  • Learn More
    • About Us
      • HPP Grant Program
    • FAQs
    • Topics A-Z

Terrorism

Overview

Terrorism

October 26, 2011

See also: CBRNE

  • Read more
Post

Reissue of the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin
May 9, 2018

May 17, 2018

After reviewing the current threat environment, the Department of Homeland Security last week reissued its National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin. According to the department, foreign terrorist organizations continue to exploit the internet to inspire, enable and direct individuals in the U.S. to commit terrorist acts. The department encourages those who observe suspicious activity to report it to law enforcement and to be prepared for security threats.

  • Read more
Post

Information and Resources

March 23, 2016

Dept of Homeland Security National Terrorism Advisory System

CDC Blast Injury app for iPhone and iPad

  • Read more
Post

CDC Releases Blast Injury Mobile Application

April 6, 2016

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the release of a new Blast Injury mobile application to assist in the response and clinical management of injuries resulting from terrorist bombings and other mass casualty explosive events. The application provides clear, concise, up-to-date medical and healthcare systems information to assist healthcare providers and public health professionals in the preparation, response, and management of injuries resulting from terrorist bombing events.

CDC Blast Injury App for iPhone and iPad

  • Read more
Post

Reporting Suspicious Activities for Hospitals

April 2, 2010

The California State Threat Assessment System is an all hazards Information Sharing partnership of Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies throughout California. The System connects Suspicious Activity Reporting and incidents that may have a possible Terrorism or Homeland Security nexus with law enforcement statewide through a network of interconnected Regional Threat Assessment Centers (RTACs) in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento.

These Regional Centers are directly connected to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and provide regional analysis and assessment of events, including patterns and trends, to deter, detect and prevent terrorism in California. Additionally, the State Threat Assessment Center (STAC), also in Sacramento, is a partnership of the California Highway Patrol and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, whose focus is statewide analysis of incidents, trends and patterns to help identify larger threats and protect key and critical infrastructure.

Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) programs such as “If You See Something, Say Something” are active across the country and help communities deter crime, violent in­cidents, and in some cases prevent terrorism. The idea is simple, but for first respond­ers/receivers there are particular activities to look for depending on your sector.

The Nationwide SAR Initiative (NSI) recently released the new online training module “Public Health and Health Care Partners,” developed to teach workers to recognize suspicious behavior associated with pre-incident terrorist activities. The training also discusses civil rights, privacy, and how and when to report suspicious activity. NSI also offers a two-page resource, Suspicious Activity Reporting Indicators and Behaviors. 

This training module can easily be added to any in-house training for new employees or yearly refresher training for established personnel. The new training module joins others disciplines such as public safety telecommunications, fire/EMS, emergency management, maritime, and more. Those completing the training successfully can print a certificate.

All hospitals should know what suspicious activity is and how it should be reported. All hospitals should also know which threat assessment center they fall under and maintain contact information.

  • Nationwide SAR Initiative (NSI)
  • Cal OES State Threat Assessment Center, with links to Regional Threat Assessment Centers
  • View California State Threat Assessment map 
  • Read more
Post

Response to a Suicide/Homicide Bombing Scene

March 2, 2009

This Information Bulletin contains information gained from federal, state and local public safety sources with expertise in explosives and response to explosives incidents. As with any public safety issue, local agencies must determine local policies and procedures. Note that a subsequent Information Bulletin will be issued, to include information for use when responding to a suspected bomber, if the call is received prior to an actual detonation.

  • Response Guidelines: Suicide/Homicide Bombing Scene

 

  • Read more
Post

Mumbai Attacks – November 2008

March 2, 2009

Mumbai Combined Arms Operation November 26-28, 2008
(Report Current as of December 1)

  • View Report

 

  • Read more

Planning Topics

  • Active Shooter
  • CBRNE
  • Climate Change
  • Continuity Planning
  • Communications
  • Crisis Care
  • Cybersecurity
  • Decontamination
  • Emergency Food Planning
  • Evacuation
  • Healthcare Surge
  • Healthcare Worker Safety & Protection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Loss of Utilities / Services
  • Natural Disasters
  • Mass Fatality Planning
  • Mental / Behavioral Health
  • Pediatrics / NICU
  • Personal Preparedness
  • Prescription Dispensing
  • Radiological Emergencies
  • Release of Patient Information
  • Security
  • Recovery
  • Terrorism
  • Vulnerable Populations
Footerlink

Add Emergency Preparedness RSS Feed

September 26, 2011
  • Read more
California Hospital Association
  • 1215 K Street, Suite 800, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Phone 916.443.7401
  • Contact Us
  • © Copyright 2017 California Hospital Association
  • Privacy Policy
  • Login

Commands

  • Support portal
  • Log in

Log in

  • Request new password