The Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security
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New Products & Services (Cont’d)<br />
Project BioShield<br />
• DHS will work with HHS to accelerate the development and procurement<br />
<strong>of</strong> advanced vaccines and treatments for protection against biological,<br />
chemical and radiological threats. $5.6 billion advance appropriations for<br />
years FY2004 to FY 2013. $890 million is appropriated in FY 2004.<br />
• BioWatch<br />
• DHS early warning detection system <strong>of</strong> certain airborne biological<br />
releases, whether they are due to intentional releases or from the natural<br />
environment.<br />
• National Disaster Medical System: DHS is responsible for managing<br />
and coordinating the Federal response to major emergencies and federally<br />
declared disasters.<br />
Matthew R. Bettenhausen<br />
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