Working together to meet new security challenges
In addition to our research and educational activities, CUSA provides a range of services to Orange County and Southern California including public education programs, community events and high level briefings to business leaders and first responders.

Public Service activities include:

• 2006 Human Security Summit on October 11, 2006 with Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire, O.C., C.M.M., G.O.Q. M.S.C., C.D., (Retired) recipient of the 2006 Human Security Award.

• 2005 Human Security Summit on November 4, 2005 featured a keynote address on "Strong Women, Strong Nations" by Zainab Salbi, the founder and CEO of Women for Women International.

• "Crisis Planning for Business: Enterprise Risk Management in an Age of Transnational Threats," on May 20, 2005.

• "Clearing a Path to a Safer World," a presentation by Heather Mills McCartney, April 28, 2004.

• "Landmines: Challenges and Progress," a presentation by Donald F. “Pat” Patierno, Executive Director, Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State on April 27, 2004.
  "Landmines and Human Security," a presentation by Dr. Kenneth R. Rutherford, February 20, 2004.

• A UCIthink.community Forum on "School Safety: Are Our Schools as Safe as They Should Be?" on January 12, 2004

• An Evening with John Miller, Commanding Officer LAPD Counterterrorism Bureau, October 27, 2003

• "The People Speak: America Debates its Role in the World" a debate on US Foreign Policy, October 30, 2003

• A Presentation to the Corporate Partners of UCI's Graduate School of Management, October 23, 2003

Emergency Preparedness Guidelines

The consensus of government agencies is that citizens may be on their own for up to three days following a disaster, and should therefore be prepared to survive that period should government help be unavailable. As part of CUSA’s dedication to community outreach we have assembled a preparation and response guide to help citizens protect themselves in the event of a disaster, be it natural, accidental, or an intentional attack.

Information about Pandemic Influenza and Avian Influenza

An influenza (flu) pandemic is a widespread outbreak of disease that occurs when a new flu virus appears that people have not been exposed to before. Pandemics are different from seasonal outbreaks of influenza. Seasonal flu outbreaks are caused by viruses that people have already been exposed to; flu shots are available to help prevent widespread illness, and impacts on society are less severe. Pandemic Flu spreads easily from person to person and can cause serious illness because people do not have immunity to the new virus.

School Safety

School Safety is a shared responsibility among teachers, students, school officials, parents, law enforcement agencies and first responders. We have created a page to provide information and resources about school safety.

Special Research Teams

In addition to other outreach activities, CUSA will establish special research teams (SRTs) to study urgent issues as they arise. SRTs bring together experts from business and government onto teams led by academics. Current Special Research Teams include:

• School Safety

• Crisis Planning for Business

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