National Technical Information Service Launches New Homeland Security Information Center
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Searchers looking for information on combating terrorism, for instance, will find: Combating Terrorism: In Search of a National Strategy; Combating Terrorism: Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness and Combating Terrorism: A Compendium of Recent Counterterrorism Recommendations.
The site also contains information on West Nile Virus, smallpox, vaccines, waterborne and other disease outbreaks, biological and chemical warfare, chemical agents, and safety training packages for reducing problems associated with fires, hazardous materials and biological, chemical and hazardous materials.
The National Technical Information (NTIS), an agency under the Technology Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, manages and dispenses a peerless collection of nearly three million government-funded scientific, technical, engineering and business-related publications and multi-media packages spanning more than 350 subject areas. The new NTIS website capabilities allow users to download many documents in electronic format or to order a customized CD. Up to 20 pages may be downloaded free; documents of more than 21 pages cost $8.95 per report. Customized CDs cost $18.95 for one title or $15.95 per title if more than one title is ordered.