Local Responders, 94th CST participate in Pre-EXEVAL May 11, 2008
In preparation for Certification in August by the Secretary of Defense, the Guam National Guard’s 94th Civil Support Team (CST) will be participating in a Pre-External Evaluation (PRE-EXEVAL) on Monday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 14th, 2008. The PRE-EXEVAL, or “Aprueba”, will drive emergency coordination activities from local agencies in response to a Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear Event (CBRNE), ultimately resulting in the activation and deployment of the 94th CST.
Governor of Guam Reconvenes Pandemic Planning Task Force May 5, 2008
As the threat of an Influenza Pandemic remains a viable threat to the global community and our island residents, effective planning and exercising continues to require substantial resources and close coordination among all segments of the community, to include the public & private sectors, faith and non-governmental organizations.
Governor Felix P. Camacho in May 2006, created under Executive Order 2006-11, the Governor’s Pandemic Planning Task force which has accomplished its initial objective in developing an island-wide Pandemic Influenza Plan.Governor Camacho’s recent issuance of Executive Order 2008-04 reconvenes the Pandemic Planning Task Force to address the major gaps in Guam’s Plan as identified by the U.S. federal government’s review.
Local, Federal and Military officials participate in Interoperable Communications Workshop April 13, 2008
Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense in coordination with the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Task Force – Homeland Defense (JTF-HD) Subject Matter Expert Exchange Team hosted a three (3) day Interoperable Communications Workshop from April 8-10, 2008 at the Sheraton Laguna Resort and Hotel.
Emergency Responders Participate in Mass Decon Training April 7, 2008
Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense participated in a 3 Lane Mass Decontamination Training today sponsored by the Guam National Guard and the Department of Defense Joint Task Force – Homeland Defense.
The offices' of Guam Homeland Security and Civil
Defense (GHS/OCD)'s Training and Education Division offers a wide variety
of courses in four major areas. >>>Continue
