Full article by Ian Pleet, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 4, 2024.
In this feature article, an emergency management professional highlights the country’s preparedness goals and identifies available federal resources. By educating and empowering individuals and families to prepare for emergencies, communities can better position themselves to face any disaster.
In 2024, the theme for National Preparedness Month is “Start a Conversation.” However, when talking about emergency preparedness, remember to present this critical information in a way that everybody can understand.
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Ian Pleet
Ian Pleet is committed and dedicated to serving as an outstanding example of an emergency management professional with over thirty years of hands-on expertise. He is widely recognized as an adept manager of high-risk emergencies, with a strong focus on addressing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats (CBRNE), as well as weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and infectious diseases. His record of accomplishment is marked by the successful design and execution of exercises, delivering adult education using high-fidelity simulations, and establishing effective incident management systems during emergency responses. Moreover, Mr. Pleet is renowned for his ability to advocate policy and oversee program reviews, and he is considered an authority in risk management. He plays an active role in emergency management as an instructor for emergency management and incident command courses, contributing to industry publications and providing technical oversight for textbooks before publication. He is a pro-board-certified fire officer IV, FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioner, and DoD Antiterrorism Officer.
