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

[Dewey]

This sure is new/news to me.

Dewey

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

By DEVLIN BARRETT, Associated Press Writer 
 
....
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.
....