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In Their Own Words—Responder Feedback Program

September 17, 2009: Responders speak about the training at the CDP. Read more »

CDP News Releases

Dr. Christopher T. Jones, Superintendent, Center for Domestic Preparedness
On August 3, 2008, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will welcome Dr. Christopher T. Jones as the new Superintendent for the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama. Read more »

Shelby speaks in Anniston: Senator vows to continue CDP expansion
Sen. Richard Shelby will continue to seek funds to expand Anniston's Center for Domestic Preparedness, the Alabama Republican told CDP employees Thursday. Read more »

CDP In the News

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Firefighter Paramedic trains for WMD in Anniston, Alabama
Recently Scott Robinson of the National City Fire Department attended an exclusive training facility in Anniston, Alabama. This training facility trains first responders at no cost with funds earmarked by Congress for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Read more »

Wenatchee woman trains others to be prepared for attack
Marianne Patton's life is a disaster waiting to happen. Read more »

Responding through Training
The threats faced by the nation's emergency responders are diverse, deadly, and complex. There is growing concern that chemical, biological, explosive, radiological, and other hazardous materials will become our enemy's weapons of choice. Read more at Fire Engineering »

DHS Press Releases

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FEMA Seeks Public Input on National Flood Insurance Program (November 13, 2009)

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Testimony of Secretary Napolitano Before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "H1N1 Flu: Monitoring the Nation’s Response" (Written Testimony) (October 21, 2009)

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