New human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in the United States. Although most cases like this do not escalate to pandemic status, it is critical that communities be better prepared than they were for COVID-19. However, one study shows that preparedness gaps may hinder these efforts.
Full article by Angie Im, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 14, 2024. In this feature article, a healthcare research and policy expert points out that new […]
Addressing children’s needs during a crisis can be challenging. Leveraging social media to create crisis communication campaigns can be an effective way to boost community outreach efforts and raise awareness of the unique needs children have in disaster planning and response. Successful social media campaigns by governmental and non-governmental organizations can change attitudes and behaviors for the benefit of the entire community.
Full article by Patricia Frost and Michael Prasad, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 7, 2024. In this feature article, the vice chair of the National Pediatric […]
The U visa process offers help to immigrants who are victims of certain violent crimes. However, loopholes or weaknesses in the process could provide a safe haven for undeserving applicants. Learn more about the process, its flaws, and how to close the gaps to guard against foreign threats while protecting a program that so many victims depend upon.
Full article by Robert C. Hutchinson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 7, 2024. In this feature article, a former police chief and deputy special agent in […]
When a disaster strikes, people pay attention. They watch the news, check on their loved ones, and help survivors as they can. However, after the threat has passed and the initial response has ended, there is still a lot of work to do. The authors in this July edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal understand the people and resources involved in helping communities recover.
Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: So Much More to Do After the Initial Response by Catherine L. Feinman; The Maui Wildfires, Relief Funds, and Incident Recovery by Douglas (Doug) Stockham; Five Key Domains of Incident Management by Aaron Clark-Ginsberg; Mitigating Disasters Through Collective Resilience by Andrew (Andy) Altizer and Barrett Cappetto; Volunteers: Incident Management Assets or Liabilities? by David Wells; Drones – A Life-Saving Time-Saver by Kevin Jones; Key Bridge Collapse – Through the Lens of Community Lifelines by Michael Prasad; What Level of Ugly Are Communities Prepared For? by Joseph J. Leonard Jr.
The July 2024 attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump raised questions about event security, the roles that agencies play, and the planning and execution of those roles. This article provides lessons learned and best practices that emergency preparedness and public safety professionals should consider before, during, and after upcoming political and other special events.
Full article by Joseph J. Leonard Jr., an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, July 31, 2024. In this feature article, a retired U.S. Coast Guard commander reflects on […]
New human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in the United States. Although most cases like this do not escalate to pandemic status, it is critical that communities be better prepared than they were for COVID-19. However, one study shows that preparedness gaps may hinder these efforts. 
Full article by Angie Im, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 14, 2024. In this feature article, a healthcare research and policy expert points out that new […] 
Addressing children’s needs during a crisis can be challenging. Leveraging social media to create crisis communication campaigns can be an effective way to boost community outreach efforts and raise awareness of the unique needs children have in disaster planning and response. Successful social media campaigns by governmental and non-governmental organizations can change attitudes and behaviors for the benefit of the entire community. 
The U visa process offers help to immigrants who are victims of certain violent crimes. However, loopholes or weaknesses in the process could provide a safe haven for undeserving applicants. Learn more about the process, its flaws, and how to close the gaps to guard against foreign threats while protecting a program that so many victims depend upon. 
When a disaster strikes, people pay attention. They watch the news, check on their loved ones, and help survivors as they can. However, after the threat has passed and the initial response has ended, there is still a lot of work to do. The authors in this July edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal understand the people and resources involved in helping communities recover. 
Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: So Much More to Do After the Initial Response by Catherine L. Feinman; The Maui Wildfires, Relief Funds, and Incident Recovery by Douglas (Doug) Stockham; Five Key Domains of Incident Management by Aaron Clark-Ginsberg; Mitigating Disasters Through Collective Resilience by Andrew (Andy) Altizer and Barrett Cappetto; Volunteers: Incident Management Assets or Liabilities? by David Wells; Drones – A Life-Saving Time-Saver by Kevin Jones; Key Bridge Collapse – Through the Lens of Community Lifelines by Michael Prasad; What Level of Ugly Are Communities Prepared For? by Joseph J. Leonard Jr. 
The July 2024 attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump raised questions about event security, the roles that agencies play, and the planning and execution of those roles. This article provides lessons learned and best practices that emergency preparedness and public safety professionals should consider before, during, and after upcoming political and other special events. 