Public Safety Issues
FOOD SAFETY Food Safety
A government site with several regulation listings. AP-Ipsos Poll on Food Safety Consumer Product Safety Commission USDA Food Safety USDA Economic Research Service: Global Food Security
Data, FAQ, reports and helpful links. Investigative Food Safety Resources and Tipsheets
From IRE. National Center for Food Safety and Technology USDA Meat and Poultry: Holiday Food Safety
Look under featured topics menu and pull down to Holiday Food Safety. Dietary Supplements Labels Database
From the National Library of Medicine, this database offers information from the labels of over 2,000 brands of dietary supplements in the marketplace, including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and other specialty supplements. Eco-Labels.org
Resources that monitor a company?s claim on a label. Also helps customers decipher what?s on a label. Very handy in covering consumer issues. American Meat Institute BacteriaMuseum.org
From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.,/p> National Cattlemen's Beef Association National Meat Association FAO: Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture
Site includes a database on global, regional and national food security. IRE: Food Safety Stories
A database of investigative stories.
FLOODING AND SAFETY
National Weather Service: River Flooding Map
Track what rivers are flooding around the country. FEMA: What States Spend on Flood Damage USGS: Flood Fact Sheets
HowStuffWorks: Levees and Floods MSNBC Flood Map
Uses text and video icons to locate stories along an online map. Just click on the map (usually along a river) and you get stories and information from that area's flooding issues. FEMA: Flooding Q&A
Flood Terminology FEMA Floods: What to Do
FEMA: Flood Hazards Mapping USGS: Floods Fact Sheet CDC: Hurricane and Flood Recovery CDC: Flood Cleanup
Red Cross: Repairing a Flooded Home USA Today: Flood Resources
Dozens of links to weather service resources, etc.
U.S. Drought Monitor
Includes graphics, photo gallery from the National Drought Mitigation Center. Generator Safety During Storms, Floods Floodsmart.gov
Resources from the National Flood Insurance program. NatureServe.org
Offers data, information on conservation issues, nature safety and global warming issues. NASA Earth Observatory Site
Look at natural hazards such as volcanoes, fires and floods through satellite photos, etc. MSNBC Flood Map
Uses text and video icons to locate stories along an online map. Just click on the map (usually along a river) and you get stories and information from that area's flooding issues. Poynter.org: Iowa Media Coverage of Floods
Poynter.org: Resources for Covering Floods
AIRPLANE SAFETY World IRE "In The News": Airplane Crashes
View the links to these resources and information about obtaining these resources. These pages have been updated to include our most recently added resources. Aviation Safety.net
Identify problems with airlines and with individual planes. This powerful site will give you pilot backgrounds, aircraft safety records, plane maintenance records (by tail number), etc. National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Page
Safety stats and alerts. IRE/NICAR: Plane Crash Resources
Data about FAA service reports, aircraft registry, aviation accidents and incidents (covering everything from fatalities to passenger infractions), and federal contract information through the Individual Contract Action Report database. A companion website to IRE's Beat Book "Covering Aviation Safety: An Investigator's Guide" is linked to from the site's resource page. The Resource Center has a collection of investigations on myriad topics related to aviation safety and accidents, as well as tipsheets on how to cover this sort of disaster. Office of Airline Information Federal Aviation Administration
Helpful links, safety information, news releases, guidelines and more. SpeedNews.com
News on the aviation indudstry. Air Safety Online
Weekly report card on the airline industry worldwide regarding safety, ontime arrival and more. Also has a special report on fuel tank dangers. PsychLaws: Tragedies Database
Search by state. Washington Post's Worst Aviation Disasters Air Accident Database AirSafe.com
Airplane safety site with plenty of solid research. Aviation Landings Site
FAA online databases, including an archive of FAA service difficulty reports -- searchable by aircraft type, aircraft manufacturer and the ``N' registration number -- and a searchable database of the ``N' registration number. See the three databases directly below. Federal Aviation Registry
FAA site helps you check aircraft registration. Air Line Pilots Association
Represents most of the airline pilots in the U.S. and Canada for labor union. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Automobile.com
Car reviews, directories, safety, studies, etc. USDOT: America's Worst Bottlenecks
Lists the worst two-dozen highway bottlenecks in America. NTSB: Aircraft Accident Database
Look up the narrative on an aircraft accident. FAA Air Traffic Information Trip.com
This site accesses FAA information that allows you to track any commercial airline flight in North America. Flightview.com
Tracks any flight in-air. Similar to Trip.com and Flight Tracker. FlightArrivals.com
Similar to Flight View, Trip.com and Flight Tracker. Aviation Safety Network FAA's Aviation Consumer Protection Home Page Airliners.net Final Report on the Airline Customer Service Commitment (DOT)
COVERING WILDFIRES
Twitter.com: 2007 Southern California Fires Coverage List
A quick scan of headlines. San Diego Tribune 2007 Fire Blog CraigsList: 2007 Southern California Fires Forum Red Cross.org: Brush Fires
Stories, disaster relief, etc. Red Cross: Feb. 2002 California Brush Fires
Stories, disaster relief, etc. NYFD: Brush Fire Safety Tips Phoenix.gov: Brush Fire Safety Children's Safety Zone: Protecting Your Home from Brush Fires Health Effects of Wildfires
Links from the National Library of Medicine. Firehouse.com Wildfire Coverage National Interagency Fire Center's National Fire News Site FirefightersNetwork.com HowStuffWorks.com: How Wildfires Work GeoMac Wildland Fire Support
A multi-agency government site. International Association of Fire Chiefs
OTHER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY Safe Road Maps
An amazing site from the University of Minnesota that allows users to enter their address and see a map or satellite image of all the road fatalities that occurred in their area. Search can be narrowed to determine the age of the driver, or whether speeding, drinking or seatbelts were factors. IRE/NICAR: National Bridge Inventory Database
From IRE: "The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory database lists structural evaluations and codes for all bridges in the U.S. This includes bridges on highways, railroads, pedestrian-bicycle, overpasses and those designated as historically significant. The data includes fields that indicate the year the bridge was built, how many lanes and several key fields that can be used for an overall indication of a bridge's quality. There is also a field that indicates the feature intersected, for example if the bridge goes over a body of water or if it intersects with another highway or roadway." Federal Railroad Administration: Railroad Safety
A database with accident and inspection reports, broken down by counties. MSNBC.com: Dangerous Roads Database
Enter state and county in database. SleepFoundation.org
Site includes drowsy driving facts. Highway Safety Research Center at UNC
Conducts interdisciplinary research aimed at reducing deaths, injuries, and related societal costs of roadway crashes. Research examines motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, taking into account human, vehicular, roadway and environmental factors. Highway Users
Organization with studies, links and stats on highway accidents, tolls, etc. Great for anyone covering safety or transportation issues. Census.gov: Extreme Commute Rankings
Organized by community. Scenic America
Lobbyist group that focuses on keeping debris off highways.
Department of Transportation: Accidents at Railroad Crossings Study School Bus Data
Injury, accidents and other national statistics. School Bus Seat Belt Issue FAQ National Association of Pupil Transportation: School Bus Safety Highway Watch
A Washington-based anti-terrorism training program for transportation workers. Poytner.org: Tips for Handling/Airing 911 Calls Electric Auto Association PBS Frontline: Rollover -- The Hidden History of the SUV
Companion site to the TV show on SUV danger/safety issues. NHTSA: Van Safety
Tips from the U.S. government on preventing rollovers in 15-passenger vans. National Trucking Associations
Resources and regulations for trucking industry. Truck Safety Site
A very useful Web site run by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. NICAR's Trucks Census Database
Details on costs for the database and includes story examples and data samples. IRE/NICAR: Truck Accident Databases
Current as of December 2001, the data includes 952,887 records of truck crashes. Fees up to $500 are charged for the content. National Transportation Statistics 2002 Collision Safety Institute
Dozens of helpful stats, research projects and reports. NHTSA State-by-State Stats on Traffic Deaths (2003-04) University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
Auto safety and engineering studies. Society of Automotive Engineers
Auto safety and engineering studies. AutoSafety.org Federal Highway Administration Expertise Database National Transportation Safety Board
Government site with statistics and research on transportation disasters. U.S. Department of Transportation
AVWeb.com
Aviation magazine site. Advancement of Air Cargo Safety Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Injury Web Site
A good site for national stats on injuries. CDC: Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System
A database that provides customized reports of injury-related data. Bureau of Transportation Statistics National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Highway Loss Data Institute
Studies and stats on highway accidents. Also a set of related sites. Federal Highway Safety Statistics
Traffic vehicle statistics broken down by state. Fatality Analysis Reporting System
Department of Transportation chart is a great resource. SafeRoads.org: Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
An advocacy group with polls, stats, safety tips, etc. Highways.tv
Offers a handy collection of Web links arranged by state featuring the latest info on traffic snarls and construction spots, as well as real-time road camera feeds. SafeRoads.org: Speeding Facts and Stats National Safe Kids Campaign
A searchable site that features news and research on restraint laws for transportation, playground safety, holiday safety, etc. National Center for Safety Analysis
Part of the Department of Transportation, this site includes studies and surveys on roadway accidents, etc. Trucking Safety Information SmartMotorist.com
This site offers "expert advice on the newest technology, safety equipment, and strategies for safe navigations of today's roadways. You'll find clear, informative articles on subjects like cell phones, SUVs, road rage, and winter driving. American Academy of Family Physicians: Driving with Epilepsy Laws Bicycle Safety Institute: Helmet Laws by State CNN: Ford Explorer Tire Recall
Links to several stories about the controversy and recall. Firestone Tire Recall -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Railroad Administration
The site's Office of Safety Analysis explores research on rail accidents.
WORKPLACE SAFETY OSHA Workplace Safety Site NICAR/IRE Occupational Safety and Health Administration Database
More than 3.6 million workplace inspections in all states and U.S. territories from 1972 into June 2008. Information is also available on persons injured in workplace accidents. Details include the person's gender, age, extent of injury, nature of injury and part of body and source of injury. It also includes whether any hazardous materials were involved. Journalists can use the data to investigate the safety of local industries and businesses over time. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: Workplace Violence University of Iowa: Workplace Violence Study
Downloads as a .PDF file. OSHA's Statistics Page
Government site with statistics and research on injuries and safety issues in the workplace. National Safety Council
Non-profit organization does several studies on a variety of safety issues. A great database of stats and periodicals.
TOXIC WASTE/ENVIRONMENT EmergencyNet News Today
Site monitors current and potential political, social an natural crises. Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
A non-profit organization monitors waste from computer corporations in Northern California. Understanding the Nuclear Threat Information About Nuclear Accidents
Background on the worst accidents in history. You can find similar information in a print almanac. Nuclear Threat Initiative
Tracking the threat of other countries' pursuits of nuclear weapons. Nuclearfiles.org
A good list of nuclear accidents. Nuclear Bomb Blast Calculator
Estimates the scope of devastation on nuclear attacks on specific U.S. cities. Infoplease Nuclear Accidents Page Oil Spills links
Links to associations and government agencies that deal with oil spills. Poten.com: Oil & Gas Industry
The site is a great source of story ideas, news and data for journalists covering the oil and gas industry, transportation industry and commodity markets. Covers issues such as oil transportation rates from the Middle East; disruption in supply due to Venezuelan strike; natural gas price volatility in the United States; and environmental issues relating to oil tankers. U.S. Public Interest Research Group National Interagency Fire Center's National Fire News Site Pollution Locator: By State
A state-by-state report from U.S. Public Interest Research Group. The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
In a .PDF format. The EPA's Oil Spills Site Scorecard
Green Adviser zip code-based pollution site. California's Pacific Gas & Electric
The site features several pages related to the blackouts, including maps, company bankruptcy documents and more. Official U.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
Background, research, regional sites, seismic networks and more. National Interagency Fire Center Northwest Interagency Coordination Center SafetyAlerts.com University of Michigan Documents in the News
Search safety reports from many areas -- transportation, environment, etc. Public Safety: Household Products
Check this National Library of Medicine database (4,000 items) about health risks of products you might have around the house. Kidsource.com
Studies and research on safety and health issues for kids. Florida Division of Forestry
More information on the state's wildfires. BioTech's Life Science Dictionary
Over 6,700 terms with biochemestry, toxicology, medicine, ecology and more. Animal Legal Defense Fund
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC SAFETY SITESRed Cross Safe and Well Database
Disaster victims can register on this database, which is searchable by name, street, phone numbers. CDC: Spotting Suspicious Letters and Packages
Tips on how to spot a package that might be a terrorist threat. Recalls.gov
View recall announcements once they go public: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, etc. Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
From the World Security Institute, this site provides in-depth resources on global affairs. Homeland Security Digital Library
Search engine allows you to scan more than 30 homeland security blogs.
Office of National Drug Control Policy FBI Violent Crimes Statistics 2006
Review nationally, by region, state, county, city, universities, etc. Office of National Drug Control Policy Federal Hate Crime Legislation Reliefweb.int: List of Natural Disasters 1980-Present
Government Pandemic Flu Site USDA: Forest Service Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Has several helpful resources, including a blood alcohol content calculator.
American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials Homeland Defense Journal
Full archives of publications, special reports, etc.
Tips for Uncovering Sealed Cases SecretNoMore: Publicly Accessible FBI Files Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Home Safety Council Study: 2004 Home Injuries
Broken down by state. Bureau of Transportation Statistics Insurance Information Institute
Public safety, crime and other stats. SkyscraperPage.com
Tracks skyscrapers around the world. Rank by city, etc. Association of Equipment Manufacturers U.S. Fire Administration
News releases and safety tips galore. Poynter.org: Ricin Information Super Site
A great collection of resources on the deadly poison found in three Senate buildings. Automobile.com
Car reviews, directories, safety, studies, etc. Center for Science in the Public Interest's Food Additives Guide NatureServe.org
Offers data, information on conservation issues, nature safety and global warming issues. CDC: Bird Flu Facts Bullying Whys
This site helps people find information that they may need to help deal with a bullying situation. Run by a woman in Virginia, the site offers links, tips and much, much more. Firefighters: Real Stories
Great for any reporter seeking anecdotes for feature or trend stories. It can help with sourcing and finding experts in this area. Has a great history of firefighting section as well. Collision Safety Institute
Dozens of helpful stats, research projects and reports. WHO@ (Working to Halt Online Abuse)
Resources, stats, facts and protection tips about online stalking. The Consumerist
This corporate watchdog site blows the whistle on bad customer service, poor products and corporate waste. It's a great resource for tracking local companies (through the site's search) and tracking how consumers are dissatisfied. Be careful using material on the site, as some of it may be unconfirmed material. But it serves as a good road map for finding business stories. CDC: List of Fire Associations CDC Fire Deaths Map
Click on the image map to find listings of fire deaths by state. National Wildfire Update
This site tracks wildfires around the country. Firehouse.com: Worst Firefighter Tragedies U.S. Fire Administration FirefightersNetwork.com GeoSpatial Wildfire Report
A multi-agency government site. National Institute of Standards and Technology
Looks at safety concerns, studies, expert resources, etc. Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Features a research clearinghouse so you can track what experts, drug companies say about imported medicines. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools Consumer Product Safety Commission: Drowning Warnings National Youth Sports Safety Foundation EPA's Toxic Release Inventory Raw Data
Data dating back to 2002 that can be broken down by region (county-by-county), industry, chemical and more. State-by-State Listings of Tattoo Laws The National Fire Protection Association National Homeless Coalition HUD Homelessness Resources National Coalition of Homeless Veterans Department of Veteran Affairs Homeless Page Department of Energy: EnergyStar Site
Helps teach businesses and individuals how to conserve energy. Good for tips and demands on the power grid during a heat wave, etc. Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions
Looks at demands on power grid. Red Cross: Heat Waves Page
Childrens Defense Fund
The press releases section is a great source for new studies and news about poverty, safety, school cuts, etc. Public Interest Research Groups
Consumer protection, environmental groups, dangerous toys, etc. Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
Links to about 10-12 good sites. Highway Safety Research
Center
Based at the University of North Carolina, this organization conducts interdisciplinary research aimed at reducing deaths, injuries, and related societal costs of roadway crashes. Research examines motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, taking into account human, vehicular, roadway and environmental factors. USGSEarthquake Forecasting Site USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
In-depth bulletins on the most recent major earthquakes around the world. USGS Earthquake Regional Sites
Detailed stats and discoveries in your area. Background Checks for Firearm Transfers (2001)
Includes full-text report and Excel spreadsheets. Boating Safety Links
State laws, tips, etc. Terrorist Nuclear Attacks on Seaports: Threat and Response
A .PDF file. CNN: Hurricane Special Section
Safety tips, facts, etc. CDC: West Nile Virus Facts USGS World Volcanic Activity
History of volcanoes, tips on what to do if caught in one, reports on latest activity around the world. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Government agency that investigates violations of safety regulations in several industries. The site, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, includes listings of regulations, key contacts and investigations. International Association of Firefighters
News items, studies, updates, sources, etc. OSHA's Stats page
Government site with statistics and research on injuries and safety issues in the workplace. National Safety Council
Non-profit organization does several studies on a variety of safety issues. A great database of stats and periodicals. Department of Homeland Security
Press briefings, stories, latest warning, etc. Ready.Gov
From the Department of Homeland Security, this site offers ,plans, tips, etc. on safety resources. Tips such as instructing Americans on how to increase our chances of survival when explosions detonate outside your vehicle. U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration
Stats and research from the U.S. Department of Labor. Child Abduction Site
Several helpful research tools if you're covering this topic and a wealth of media contact information. PublicCitizen.org
Founded by Ralph Nader, this group's site feature's a global trade and Congress watch, health research and other helpful studies. Disaster Insurance Information
Good background on filing claims and policy concerning the Sept. 11 tragedies. Teacher Magazine: Making Schools Safer
Some interesting programs that schools are using. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Subscribe to a free e-mail alert service that will send notices of recalled products to your mailbox. The agency has jurisdiction over about 15,000 types of consumer products. Spinal Cord Injury Information Network Aquatic Risk Management Aquatic Safety Research Group
Tips, research, etc. Licensed Occupations Database
Search database to find licenses required for practicing a profession or occupation in a certain state. Material Safety Data Sheet Repository
A site full of testimonials and consumer safety data. Search and sort by product, industry, etc. VineLink: Who's in Jail/Prison
Use this image map to select a state, then sort through the listed jails and prisons to track who's in jail and who is about to be released. A great resource.
National Fallen Firefighters Association
COPS: Concerns of Police Survivors
Motorcycle Industry Council Bomb Threat Checklist
The Los Angeles Police Department's site provides a "bomb threat checklist" to download should you receive such a threatening call. Violence Policy Center
A libertarian public interest law firm offers several free legal resources off its site. MeatingPlace.com
Products and food safety site. Articles, background and recent news. MediaChannel's News Dissector: Covering Riots
As "riots" erupted in the north of England, journalists in London, including Danny Schechter, took part in a seminar aimed at improving coverage of conflict. CBS News Disaster Links Page BankRate.com: Dealing with a Natural Disaster
Report in the wake of North Carolina's Hurricane Floyd about the difficulties people can expect to face when natural disasters strike. Glossary Agent
Description: Glossary Agent(tm) is an expanding, focused gateway to online monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual glossaries in insurance and related fields such as law and finance. Topics include environmental protection, finance, health care, information technology, insurance, law, medicine, safety, transportation and weather. Recycled Waste News Homeland Defense Journal
Full archives of publications, special reports, etc.
Food & Water Watch
Consumer group site targeted at abuse of enviornmental resources by corporations, such as water companies, fish farms and factories. State Recycling Association Contacts New York City Office of Safety and Health
A non-profit provider of occupational safety and health training, advocacy and information (including technical assistance and industrial hygiene consultation) to workers and unions throughout the New York metropolitan area. More than 250 union organizations and 400 individuals: union members, health and safety activists, injured workers, healthcare workers, attorneys, public health advocates, environmentalists and concerned citizens. Mathematics of Tsunamis
The math and physics rules that govern them.
AMUSEMENT PARK SAFETY SaferParks.org
The site addresses amusement park accidents; it's run by the mother of a child who was injured on a ride. Theme Park Inspection Laws by State ThemeParkInsider: Accident Watch
A guide to safety at amusement parks across the U.S. The Roller Coaster Database
A searchable database of more than 1,000 roller coasters. Includes information by location and distance, breaking news on the industry, record holders, etc.
FIREWORKS SAFETY National Climactic Data Center: Drought
Several graphics and other research. NOAA Drought Page International Association of Firefighters
News items, studies, updates, sources, etc. The National Council on Fireworks Safety
Database of state laws, tips, etc. CDC: Fireworks Injuries, Facts, Stats
Links to dozens of faiths and practices. AmericanPyro.com
Site for the fireworks industry trade that features safety tips.
VOLCANOES Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Maps, phone contacts, photos, etc. Mount St. Helens Volcano Cam
A webcam from the volcano. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Photo Library
Photos galore, including before/after shots. Mount St. Helens Links
A clearinghouse of links to sites about the eruptions. USGS: Pacific Northwest Seismographic Network
Measures quake activity inside Mount St. Helens. USGS: Mount St. Helens Updates
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow. How Stuff Works.com: How Volcanoes Work
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow. How Volcanoes Work Home Page
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow. Volcanic and Geologic Terms
Daily updates on the volcanic activity. Monthly updates when the activity is slow. Volcanoes Database
Click on the database link to search by continent, type, activity, etc. Compare and contrast volcanic activity. NASA Earth Observatory Site
Look at natural hazards such as volcanoes, fires and floods through satellite photos, etc. Michigan Tech Volcanoes Page
Links galore. Volcanic Clouds Website PBS Nova: Volcano Deadly Warning
Background on seismic signals, emergency response, preparation, etc. Smithsonian Institution: Global Volcanism Program
Background on seismic signals, emergency response, preparation, etc.
SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA EXPLOSION NASA: Columbia Accident Investigation Board
Regular updates on the findings of the shuttle crash. Space Shuttle: Thermal Stress
A 1987 .PDF report about thermal stress on the orbiter upon re-entry. CNN:Shuttle Independent Assessment Team CNN: NASA Summary of Shuttle Independent Assessment Team(SIAT)Report Space.com: Photos and Background of Columbia Crew
Interviews with each crew member while they were in space on this mission. SAJA: Bio of Astronaut Kalpana C. Chawla
A detailed biography and links to stories about her. Kennedy Space Center, Media Handbook
A .pdf format. NASA: STS-107 Overview, Bios NASA: STS-107 Media Archive (Photos) NASA: STS-107 Mission Page (From Eurpean Space Agency NASA: STS-107 Research Mission Columbia Missions (with STS-107) Google: Columbia Shuttle Links CRS Issue Brief: Space Launch Vehicles: Government Activities, Commercial Competition, and Satellite Exports
Twenty pages in .PDF format. CRS Issue Brief: Space Stations
Twenty pages in .PDF format. A Primer for Journalists Covering Space
An excellent master?s thesis full of tips and ideas. Jet Propulsion Laboratory Goddard Space Flight Center (Maryland) Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, Ala.) Howstuffworks: How Space Shuttles Work Presidential Commission Report on Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
Rogers Commission Report - not all parts are online at this location. NASA Space Shuttle Challenger: Observations on the Reliability of the Shuttle
A part of the Rogers Commission Report. Houston Chronicle Space Page
In-depth coverage of the explosion. IRE Space Shuttle Disaster Resources
There are at least 13 stories in our Resource Center about the Space Shuttle that might be of assistance. Texas Police Agencies (Locate Debris Orlando Sentinel Coverage of Columbia MSNBC: Space Shuttle Timeline 1981-2002 NASA Space Shuttle Challenger: Federation of American Scientists
A part of the Rogers Commission Report. NASA: Space Shuttle Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 7. CBS News: Stats on Space Fatalities
Features many key stats. SpaceFlightNow: Radar Images
Radar image of debris field and links to data on mission. CyberJournalist.net: Sites Covering the Columbia
A gallery of cover snapshots from a sampling of sites and analysis of the effectiveness of their approach. NASA Earth Image Database
Thousands of pictures of earth and other research materials. Sky High Pix
NASA's Remote Sensing Tutorial offers a big collection of overhead shots across the country. Science@NASA Space.com
Great research and interactive tools. NASA: Space Shuttle and International Space Station Space Station Page
POPULATION ISSUES U.S. Census Bureau: U.S. and World Population Clock
Database allows you to search releases, warnings and news from the Food and Drug Administration. USA Today: State-by-State Population Growth (1790-2000)
HOLIDAY SAFETY U.S. Public Interest Research Group: Toy Safety
A downloadable .PDF of the annual report that finds toys for sale that violate a federal ban on small parts in toys. Recalls.gov
Lists products recalled by manufacturers.
THE AUGUST 2003 BLACKOUT CNN: Blackout State-by-State IRE Blackout Resources
Resources to help cover the blackout that hit. Dozens of cities in the United States and Canada. Includes tips on covering utilities, databases and more.
EARTHQUAKES
USGS: Earthquake Hazards Program
Background, research, regional sites, seismic networks and more. In-depth bulletins on the most recent major earthquakes around the world. Also features hazard maps, list of the biggest, fact sheets and more. USGS: Earthquake Regional Maps How Stuff Works: Earthquakes
Predicting, seismology, how they work, photos, etc. About.com Geology: Modified Mercalli Scale 2008 China Earthquake Blog
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