David Fletcher: Homeland SecurityNews, information, and reports related to homeland security at state, local and national levelsBioterrorism Preparedness- December 12, 2003 A new report by the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) evaluates all 50 states on the issue of bioterrorism preparedness. According to the report, Utah was among the 75% of states that received a score of 50% or less based on 10 criteria. The report looked at funding, infrastructure, and other related issues. Utah was given credit for expanding the health emergency communications network, upgrading public health laboratories, and developing initial bioterrorism response...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/homelandSecurity/2003/12/12.html#a1074 |