Secretary Napolitano Replacing Terrorism with Man Made

FOX News is reporting that the Secretary of Homeland Security is replacing the term and phrase “terrorism,” with man made disasters.  I couldn’t find any real examples of this.  What I did find was examples of both the current and past Secretary (Chertoff) using man made disaster in speeches and print media on Ready.gov.  A search of the DHS website indicates this is nothing new.  You decide.

Current DHS website:

Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency.

Secretary Chertoff in 2007:

As part of my job, I am frequently reminded of the dangers America faces from disasters, both natural and man-made. From hurricanes to terrorist attacks, they can strike suddenly and without warning, leaving behind a devastating trail of lost lives and property.

Chiefs Charged to Lead the Way in Motorcycle Safety

By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Bill Houlihan, MCPON Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) –

master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) outlined his expectations regarding motorcycle safety and training in a P4″, or “personal for”, Navy Administrative Message to the Navy’s Chief Petty Officer Mess March 16.

The message, NAVADMIN 079/09 — intended for all command master chiefs, chiefs of the boat, command senior chiefs and senior enlisted leaders — lays out Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick West’s concerns and expectations of senior enlisted leadership.

“Our highways are a battle zone that unnecessarily accounted for thirty-three motorcycle casualties last year, while many others suffered life-long injuries. I’m calling on the CPO mess and the first class petty officers to engage the deckplate and ensure our Sailors get the proper required training,” West wrote in his message.

“Having been a motorcycle rider, I’m concerned for all riders, but we need to focus immediately on those who are in the highest risk group,” said West.

MCPON stated in his message that the groups he’s most concerned with are sport bike riders, Sailors E-5 and below and those with little to no experience as many mishaps occur soon after the purchase of the motorcycle.

“Most of the casualties,” said West, “have been on sport bikes operated by untrained riders.”

West said that he hopes his use of a P4 will emphasize the importance of sport bike safety, especially with the summer months approaching.