Full article by Joseph J. Leonard, Jr., an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 1, 2024.
In this featured article, a retired U.S. Coast Guard commander points out that the Key Bridge collapse was not the first of its kind, and it will not be the last. Now in Week 2 of the response and recovery, it is critical to understand the short-term and long-term goals after such an incident. How will Baltimore and other communities restore these severely impacted transportation lifelines?
Learn about some measures community leaders can take to strengthen infrastructure and instill resilience.
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Joseph J. Leonard Jr.
Commander Joseph J. Leonard Jr. is president of the Unified Services Consulting Group, LLC. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 30 years of service. He is a Certified Emergency Manager and holds the Coast Guard Emergency Management Credential. He currently serves as the president of the Region 6 Chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers and is an Advisor on the Preparedness Leadership Council. CDR Leonard has a master’s degree from Murray State University and a bachelor’s degree from the Virginia Military Institute. He serves as an Advisor to the Domestic Preparedness Journal.
