Community dispatch disseminates nationwie community alerts, travel alerts, health outbreaks and other misc. announcements from federal, state and local government agencies
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability Alert
A vulnerability that affects Adobe Flash Player is being actively exploited to install malicious software. Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability Cyber Alert
Conversion from Analog to Digital-TV-Feb. 17, 2009
On Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power TV stations will cease to broadcast analog programming. This transition to digital television will enable more efficient use of the nation's airwaves, providing new advanced wireless services and increased public safety services. To mark this historic transition, the Census Bureau has assembled a sampling of statistics from its publications about television and the television industry.Conversion from Analog to Digital-TV-Feb. 17, 2009
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
IRS Accepting Applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson announced today that the 2009 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant application process is now open.
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FEMA Announces $27.2 Million Available for National Preparedness Training Initiatives
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today it is making $27.2 million available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments; national associations, non-profits, higher education institutions and the private sector as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Competitive Training Grant Program (CTGP).
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Free workshops in June for auto body repair
Next month, on June 4 and 5, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners will offer free seminars in Washington, DC and Baltimore, Md. to educate the auto body repair community on the latest environmental regulations affecting their businesses. The workshop will also include demonstrations in best practices by an experienced auto finisher, as well as offer pollution prevention techniques that will save time and reduce waste.
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For Newlyweds: Starting a Household on Solid Ground Financially
For newlyweds, the first big financial decisions go beyond how to pay for the honeymoon and how to invest all those checks. They also involve starting a new household on solid ground financially. "Financial incompatibility is a primary reason for a significant number of failed marriages," said Lee Bowman, National Coordinator for Community Affairs.
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Major Depressive Episode among Youths Aged 12 to 17, The NSDUH Reports
Female youth were more than twice as likely as males to have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year (12.7% vs. 4.6%).
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