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David Carney National Protection Center US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. National Protection Center Federal Agency Food and Water Safety Research Collaboration. Food & Water Safety. Food and Water Defense Research Working Group: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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National Protection Center
Federal Agency Food and Water Safety Research Collaboration
David CarneyNational Protection Center
US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
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Food & Water SafetyFood & Water Safety
Food and Water Defense Research Working Group:
Mission: The mission of the Food and Water Defense Research Working Group is to provide a forum for sharing food and water defense information (classified and unclassified) including information on vulnerability assessments, countermeasures, research activities and needs.
Purpose:
• Information Sharing
• Non-duplicative Research
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Food and Water Defense Research Working Group:
• Research Topics:
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Contaminant Warning Systems for Municipal Water Systems
• Tamper Evident Packaging
• Novel Preservation & Stabilization
• Biosensor Scanning
• Contaminant Detection
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Food and Water Defense Research Working Group:
Agencies:
• USDA Food Safety Inspection Service
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Food and Drug Administration
• Military
• US Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center
• US Army Veterinarian Services Activity (OTSG)
• Defense Logistics Agency
• Department of Homeland Security (S&T)
• Others - TBD
Meetings (Quarterly)
• 18 July 2007, EPA
• 15 October 2007, TELECON
• 24 January 2008, FDA (tentative)
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9th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference
Food Chain and Water SupplyProtection and Defense
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Food Chain and Water SupplyProtection and Defense
Moderator:
David Carney• US Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center• National Protection Center
Speakers:
Robert Parsons• Chief, Spencer MA Fire Department• Response to Recent Water Contamination
Dr. Douglas Ryan• US Forest Service• Incident Command Tool for Protecting Drinking Water
Drew Chandler• Kentucky Dept for Public Health• Using technology and technology partnerships to enhance preparedness and response for public health emergencies
Dr. Annette Whiteford• California Department of Food and Agriculture • The State and Local response to recent e-coli breakouts