[Scan-DC] [media] Feds to restrict volunteers at disasters

[b_thom at juno.com]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070901/ap_on_re_us/disaster_ids

By DEVLIN BARRETT, Associated Press Writer 
 
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In an effort to provide better control and coordination, the federal
government is launching an ambitious ID program for rescue workers to
keep everyday people from swarming to a disaster scene. A prototype of
the new first responder identification card is already being issued to
fire and police personnel in the Washington, D.C., area.
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