This is an article by Thomas E. Brzozowski, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 27, 2025. This is an article by Judy Kruger, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 3, 2025. Flooding is the main cause of hurricane deaths in the U.S., and evacuation planning is

This is an article by Thomas E. Brzozowski, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 27, 2025. Extremism gives rise to individuals, groups, and networks who see critical infrastructure as a prime target for violence. In reality, the concept of a shared-responsibility model can falter under the strain of

This is an article by George M. Schwartz, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 27, 2025. Comprehensive emergency management in the U.S. evolved from World War II and Cold War-era civil defense, but today, civil defense plays little to no role in emergency management policy. With most Americans

This is an article by Richard Schoeberl, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 20, 2025. Extremism in its many forms remains a growing threat in the U.S. There is heightened concern about ongoing violent extremist reactions to both domestic sociopolitical developments and international events that may be used

This is an article by Adam Johnson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 20, 2025. The quadrennial championship of the most popular game in the world—soccer—is coming to the United States in 2026, and fans from around the world will be in attendance. With the world watching the

This is commentary from Domestic Preparedness, an Article Out Loud, August 13, 2025. John Wilson is well-versed in emergency management and hurricane preparedness. In this discussion with Domestic Preparedness, he shares his lessons learned about the evolution of emergency management and the evolving challenges that preparedness professionals face today.

This is an article by Rodney Andreasen, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 13, 2025. Terrorist attacks have broad psychological, social, and economic impacts that often extend beyond the initial target. While large cities are typical targets due to their prominence, smaller communities are not immune. Learn how

This is an article by Tami Richter, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 13, 2025. Large-scale events are high-visibility targets for threats and terrorism, and disruptions can range from minor to catastrophic. While large events draw the most attention, smaller gatherings can be just as vulnerable and should

This is an article by Cody Santiago, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 6, 2025. Underdeveloped civilian emergency management integration with Department of Defense resources results in gaps in preparedness, intelligence-sharing, and response coordination. A more integrated framework can incorporate emergency management as a core pillar of homeland

This is an article by Joshua Sullivan, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 6, 2025. Mass violence increasingly targets ordinary people performing routine duties in uniform, behind the wheel of marked vehicles, or responding to emergency calls. This evolution in tactics calls for a fundamental reassessment of preparedness