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  HaRT Reference Library
   
  Effective, timely response to a terrorism incident requires just-in-time, accurate information. The Hazard Response Technology Reference Library provides an electronic library for the Incident Response Management community, researchers, and the general public. Planners, educators, and responders will find links to a broad range of information on planning , prevention, response, and recovery. Sources include government, education, military and non-profit service sites.

Links to the articles and websites listed below are organized by category. Any link suggestions can be made through the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
   
Major Categories for Online Resource Center
Agro-Terrorism Search & Rescue
Agro-Terrorism: First Responders Schools & Disaster Management
Agro-Terrorism: Course Materials Terms & Definitions
Cross-Cultural Mourning Practices Terrorism: Bioterrorism
Family Assistance Terrorism: Bio & Chem Topics
Fire-Hazmat-Disaster Terrorism: Chemical
GIS - Geographic Information System Terrorism: General
Law Enforcement Terrorism: Medical Treatment/Hazmat
Lessons Learned Terrorism: Military Role CBIRF
Media Communications Terrorism: Mock Terrorist Exercises
Medical Terrorism: Protecting Emerg Responders
Medical - Disabled/Aging Terrorism: Radiology
Mental Health Terrorism: Water
Morgue Operations Transportation
Plans & Response Guides Tsunamis
Religious Response Volunteer & Donations Management



SEARCH & RESCUE

[A] Guide to Safety in Confined Spaces
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/87-113.pdf

FEMA Canine Search and Rescue Teams’ Response to the 9/11 Attacks
http://www.fema.gov/about/mediacanine.shtm

FEMA Urban Search and Rescue US&R Dog Teams
http://www.fema.gov/usr/srdogt/shtm

FEMA Region VIII Winter Olympics Preparedness-Working Dogs Have Their Day
http://www.fema.gov/regions/viii/dogs.shtm

Guidance for Mass Rescue Operations
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/MROguidance.pdf

[A] Method for Determining Effective Sweep Widths for Land Searches
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/nsarc/LandSweepWidthDemoReportFinal.pdf

Nat Park Service Essential Competencies: Search& Rescue
http://www.nps.gov/training/npsonly/VUM/08sar.htm

National Search and Rescue Committee (NSARC)
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/nsarc/nsarc.htm

United States National Search and Rescue Plan
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/nsarc/nsp.htm

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