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2021 NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EDUCATION STANDARDS

The standards outline the critical topics to be covered in the initial education of EMS clinicians based on the latest version of the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, as well as recent research and best practices. The high-level document defines the competencies, clinical behaviors and judgments required of EMS

November 2021

Featured in this issue: Safety: Protecting Communities From Dangers & Risks, By Catherine L. Feinman; The Dangers of Not Protecting the “3Ps” During Events, By Kole (KC) Campbell; Cassandra’s Curse: Disasters Revisited, ​By Rodney Andreasen; Another Opportunity to Prepare for Quarantines, By Robert C. Hutchinson; Human-Machine Teaming: A Vision of

October 2021

Featured in this issue: Building Resilience Into the Planning Process, By Catherine L. Feinman; Afghanistan – A Haven for Violent Extremism, By Richard Schoeberl, Anthony (Tony) Mottola & Anthony L. Clark; “Moneyball” for the Wildland Fire System, By Matthew P. Thompson & Erin J. Belval; It Is Time to Adopt

Saving Sisyphus: Advanced Biodetection for the 21st Century

The Bipartisan Commission on BioDefense released a new report on the National BioWatch system which details specific actions that must be taken to make the system effective.  BioWatch was established in 2003 as a national biodetection system but has never been able to consistently demonstrate its operational capability in the field. The system

September 2021

Featured in this issue: Lest We Forget!, By Martin (Marty) Masiuk; September 11 – Remembrance & Recovery, By Anthony S. Mangeri; Never Forget: Focusing Events & Opportunity for Change, By Nim Kidd; Domestic Preparedness – Prepared for What?, By Rob Schnepp; Security Lessons Learned – Part 1, Boston Marathon Bombings,

CISA Can Improve Efforts to Ensure Dam Security and Resilience

Nationwide, there are more than 91,000 dams, levees, and other water retention structures protecting homes and businesses, delivering electricity, and providing recreation and transportation. In 2018, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) became the newly formed Department of Homeland Security component responsible for Dams Sector security and resilience. This report makes

Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide

The Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide (PDA Guide) — a standard framework for how emergency management officials conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) following a disaster—will be effective starting 1 October 2021. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_2021-pda-guide.pdf

August 2021

Featured in this issue: Different Sides of Disaster Support, By Catherine L. Feinman; Emergency Management Projects in a Quasi-Pandemic World, By Sarah Keally; Building Codes Support Disaster Preparedness & Resilience, By Karl Fippinger; Psychological Effects of COVID-19 on Frontline Workers, By Hannah Bennett; COVID-19: Impact on Financial Fraud, By Michael

Health Care Readiness 2020 Annual Report

During 2020, the nation faced unprecedented challenges, including COVID-19 and other concurrent disasters and emergencies, that required coordinated local, regional, and national responses. This inaugural annual report shares how each of the Health Care Readiness Programs was activated in 2020 to build the preparedness and response capabilities of the U.S.

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Article Out Loud – Food and Agriculture Sector Perspectives

The Food and Agriculture Sector is one of 16 sectors identified as critical infrastructure under the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. Domestic Preparedness invited subject matter experts to answer important questions about this sector and how the sector and its interdependencies can affect any community.

Article Out Loud – Defining Workplace Violence

History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally, prevent these types of incidents.

Article Out Loud – Challenges With Pediatric Mass Care Feeding

Infant and toddler life-sustaining feeding during disasters – via human milk and commercial infant formulas – requires a complex set of logistical and operational missions, including federal support and whole-community partnerships. Learn what organizations need to do.

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