--- how a yacht in the Channel prevented emergency communications (UK) --- wildfires in California (USA) --- how the health service responds to emergencies like the Glasgow Airport attack === this broadcast = 12 minutes 22 seconds ===

--- effects on the police of the rise in fuel costs --- advice on using candles during a power outage --- evacuating a pet in an emergency --- flood protection measures in Cumbria === this broadcast = 8 minutes 8 seconds ===

--- EU compensation for the flooding in the UK last year is not as much as it could have been --- the third in the series covering emergency planning for students with disabilities --- and how the floods in Iowa are dealt with === this broadcast = 14 minutes and 20 seconds ===

--- the fuel dispute in the UK --- the second in the series from the US Dept of Education's REMS TA Centre about emergency planning for students with disabilities --- US government video helping families to prepare for emergencies === this broadcast 13 minutes and 19 seconds ===

--- Tom Daschel talks about the threat of biological terrorism --- and the first in a series of items about emergency planning for young people with special needs == this broadcast = 12 minutes and 42 seconds ===

--- plans to build a school on a flood plain (UK) --- a firefighter's experience of being on call during a flash flood (UK) --- George Bush talks about counter-terrorism in his weekly address --- how the weather in the US is increasing the chances of wildfires === this broadcast 7 minutes 34 seconds ===

--- Voice of America looks at whether disaster preparedness has improved in Asia. --- a bomb explodes in a UK West Country town --- and some advice from the US government on being prepared. === This week's broadcast lasts 12 minutes and 2 seconds ===

--- an exercise involving the US military --- people's experiences of the 2007 floods in Yorkshire --- and an item on linguistic forensics === this broadcast 10 minutes 0 seconds ===

--- planning for pandemic flu in the US --- emergency response issues in poor mobile signal areas --- the human aspects from one particular tragedy === this week's broadcast lasts 16 minutes and 30 seconds ===

--- major cross border exercise in Ireland --- view from the United States about the UK's national security strategy --- training exercise by Telecom Sans Frontieres === this broadcast = 12 minutes 57 seconds ===

--- one of the effects of the strike at the Scottish oil refinery --- information on a range of health issues from the US agency AHRQ --- a view from the US about their national security strategy --- this broadcast = 13 minutes and 28 seconds

--- how to spot potential suicide bombers --- a DVD for BC practitioners --- a new air ambulance for Staffordshire --- a Public Service Announcement from FEMA === length of broadcast: 11 minutes 10 seconds ===

--- a report on counterfeit Tamiflu --- the US Dept of Agriculture report on work being done on bovine TB --- how the UK Environment Agency have improved their flood warning capability (length of broadcast: 13 minutes and 41 seconds)

--- plans from a UK water company to guarantee water supplies in an emergency --- Cyber Storm 2 - should the US government be open? --- keeping food safe during a power cut --- plans to reduce the number of fire control centres in south west England

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown sets out the Government's approach to dealing with threats to national security, ranging from war and terrorism to climate change, disease and poverty in a statement to Parliament, and announces a new UK national security strategy. (16 minutes 42 seconds)

--- two reports on the UK's new national security strategy

--- money from Europe to help with cost of last summer's floods in the UK --- report from the US on security measures for small aircraft --- President Bush marks the 5th anniversary of the setting up of the Dept of Homeland Security --- call for summit meeting to improve the reporting of local food related illnesses to the US government

--- how satnav could be skewing emergency response times --- guidance on Business Continuity --- an update on new items on our website --- and an exercise simulating fire at Salisbury Cathedral

--- recovery following the IRA Baltic Exchange bomb --- the 101 non-emergency phone system --- how the health sector can best prepare for major international events

--- the history of anthrax as a weapon --- a campaign to consider the importance of public telephone boxes after a major incident --- an update on new items on our website --- Pauline Neville-Jones on security and multiculturalism

--- a report on how tornadoes form --- federal disaster declarations in the US --- an update on new items on our website --- new flooding bill and consultation in Scotland

--- proposed new scheme to protect homes in Lincolnshire from flooding --- Disaster Emergency Logistic Telemedicine Advanced Satellite System (DELTASS) --- update on new items on our website --- an idea of the extreme weather which hit China recently --- Project Argus

--- US company which provides caregivers to elderly people (part 2) --- update on new items on our website --- emergency landing in Northern Ireland --- the effects on wildlife of forest fires

--- US company which provides caregivers to elderly people --- update on new items on our website --- the role of the Met Office in emegencies --- and a light-hearted view of an emergency at sea

--- how C Difficile has been on the increase in the US --- how a chamber of commerce is helping local businesses with disaster planning --- emergency planning for broadcasters --- an update on new items on our website --- a less common reason for flooding

--- red alert in Lincolnshire hospitals --- introduction to the Media Security and Reliability Council in the US --- update on new items on our website --- street pastors ... what do they do?

--- Honours for UK emergency planners --- the Port of New York and New Jersey talks about exercices --- a round-up of the news items on our website --- RFID used in evacuation --- a simulation of earthquake readiness in Crete --- and a world war 2 bomb finally explodes

No news this week --- good wishes from EMP radio for a happy and healthy 2008.

--- the Pitt Report on this summer's flooding in the UK --- interview with the Security Manager of the Port of New York and New Jersey about the way shipping containers are screened --- round-up of the items featured on our website during the week --- Texas A&M's Dave McIntyre gives his views on the possibilities for university research --- coroner writes to the emergency services with some advice re drowning

- recovery at Buncefield two years on - a couple of public warning announcements: one on hurricanes, the other all-purpose - a round-up of the items featured on our website - a tank container capable of being used in areas of water shortage - and a report on the water supply situation in Gloucestershire following the floods

--- response equipment at the Emergency Services Show and elsewhere --- round-up of the news items featured on our website --- brief clip from Prime Ministers Question Time about the Alpha Thistle offshore platform fire --- how FEMA in the US have come up with a very novel way of telling children about disaster preparedness --- an exercise in Kent involving army medical units and the fire & rescue service

- further guidance on BC and DR from the US Small Business Administration - focus on the European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control - round-up of the articles featured on our website - emergency services still lack radios for use underground

- impact of flooding in Humberside could have been reduced - details of NZ's largest ever CD and EM exercise - how NZ government advise the public to be self-sufficient in an emergency - summary of the articles featured on our website during the week - exercise in Essex featuring a plane crash on a seaside resort - how US government encouragie small businesses to look at BCM and DR

- Students required to provide emergency planning info before registration - Are power stations flood-proof? - Prime Minister Gordon Brown tells Parliament about new measures to detect and combat terrorism - The BBC's Frank Gardner talks about ways of detecting modern explosives and terrorists - a follow-up on last week's report on the use of text messaging at Gatwick Airport - a US perspective on the development of vaccines against pandemic flu and their distribution - a look at the incident command system following Hurricane Katrina

--- US to use fishing boats in an emergency --- how businesses can be indirectly affected by flooding --- reducing run-off on farms could have impact on flooding --- text messaging in an airport during an emergency --- decontamination equipment used in Oxfordshire --- and a complaint about a lack of funding for local authorities to deal with animal welfare

- emergency preparedness for schools from the US DHS - exercise in a Birmingham road tunnel - Kensington & Chelsea have a new remote server with disaster recovery in mind - 2 items with guidance following the fires in California - one-week exercise using satellite imagery - report on an explosion at the Coryton oil refinery in Essex

- report on derailed CN train - involving all faiths in local authority emergency planning - the use of behaviour profiling in identifying terrorists - intelligent transport systems aid evacuation by road - how local neighbourhoods in Florida are distributing vaccines - Poppy Day and its relevance today - the Emergency Services Show 2007

- exercise on M25 motorway - the US National Animal ID System - satellite data supporting disaster relief across the globe - improvements to Scottish isles' flood defences - concerns about the implications of foot and mouth in Scotland - and an exercise off Felixstowe involving the collision of two ships - we hear from US Under Secretary Bruce Knight and the President of NFU Scotland

- an exemplary emergency preparedness local authority website - the BCI is now offering a certificate exam in business continuity - an addition to our knowledge bank deals with stranded motorists - 2 interesting articles to read - a BBC item on hacking into CCTV systems - framework for co-operation between the insurance industry and various public sector bodies in the event of an emergency - a WHO report into border control with pandemic flu in mind - and an item from the USA on e-coli

- report from DEFRA on bluetongue and fott and mouth disease - two events coming up - a virus on the island of Lundy - and two exercises ... a local one in the UK, and a huge exercise in the USA

- report from Reading Borough Council on flooding - a new diploma and degree programme in emergency management - details of 3 online articles which we recommend you to read - the NFU and Prime Minister comment on bluetongue disease - how the US Department of Agriculture is monitoring foot and mouth in the UK

- the UN looks at a strategic approach to risk and crisis management with tourism in mind - emergency planning on the Scilly Isles ... with a difference - retiring police officers in the USA find a second career in emergency management - an aircraft crash provides the theme for an exercise in Northamptonshire - Lincolnshire EPU on their recent conference