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Tribal Mitigation Planning Handbook

The Tribal Mitigation Planning Handbook provides practical approaches and advice for tribal governments as they develop their hazard mitigation plans. The handbook is organized around the seven recommended steps for developing a tribal mitigation plan. It also provides considerations for how to implement the mitigation plan, advance mitigation activities, and

National Health Security Preparedness Index – May 2019

The National Health Security Preparedness Index tracks the nation’s progress in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the health consequences of disasters, disease outbreaks, and other large-scale emergencies. This report details the key findings from this year’s Index report.  https://nhspi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/NHSPI_2019_Key_Findings.pdf

Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed a reference document that contains key messages on hurricane- and flood-related health threats. The document can help local responders quickly create and adapt health communication products for affected communities. The document contains messages on various topics including food safety, carbon monoxide poisoning, waterborne

May 2019

Featured in this issue: Strengthening Threat-Mitigation Efforts in Changing Times, By Catherine L. Feinman; Hybrid Warfare – Impact on Preparedness & Resilience, By Martin (Marty) D. Masiuk; Meeting Healthcare Supply Chain Needs at All Times, By James M. Rush Sr.; Emerging Homeland Security Issues – A 2018 Panel Review, By

United States Government Global Health Security Strategy 2019

The Global Health Security Strategy outlines the U.S. government’s approach to strengthen global health security, including accelerating the capabilities of targeted countries to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.   https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GHSS.pdf

Public Safety Communications – Ten Keys to Improving Emergency Alerts, Warnings & Notifications

Emergency alert, warning, and notification (AWN) systems help protect lives and property by identifying information about an impending threat, communicating that information to those who need it, and facilitating the timely taking of protective actions. This report contains recommendations to help organizations enhance critical information sharing.  https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/safecom-ncswic_ten_keys_to_improving_awns_4.26.19_-_final_section_508_compliant.pdf

Vaccine Platforms: State of the Field and Looming Challenges

The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security conducted a project aimed to develop a state-of-the-art conceptual understanding of various vaccine platform technologies, with special attention on how they may speed development of vaccines for global catastrophic biologic risks and emerging infectious disease outbreaks. This report describes major scientific and policy

Weapons of Mass Distraction: Foreign State-Sponsored Disinformation in the Digital Age

A growing number of states, in the pursuit of geopolitical ends, are leveraging digital tools and social media networks to spread narratives, distortions, and falsehoods to shape public perceptions and undermine trust in the truth. An effective response to this challenge requires understanding the converging factors of technology, media, and

April 2019

Featured in this issue: Hybrid Warfare – Merging Old & New Age Threats, By Catherine L. Feinman; Core Principles of Threat Management Units, By Michael Breslin; Preparing for & Responding to Disaster – A 2018 Review, By Christopher Reynolds & Allison G. S. Knox; Podcast: Approach the Bench – Preparing

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Article Out Loud – Integrating Law Enforcement & Emergency Management

When a tornado touches down, a school is under fire, or another disaster strikes, patrol officers often are the first response personnel at the scene. In addition to their traditional crime-fighting roles, patrol officers must be able to manage an incident until more support arrives, which requires additional training for

Article Out Loud – A Revised Definition of Homeland Security

A top-down approach provides guidance and support from federal agencies to local jurisdictions. A bottom-up approach ensures that local needs are being heard at the top. However, when local agencies are tasked with national security efforts, more guidance and support may be needed from above.

Article Out Loud – Training the Next Generation of Cyber Guardians

Despite small local governments being overrun with malware, ransomware, and myriad other threats, it is difficult to find experienced cybersecurity professionals. Meanwhile, students search for nonexistent entry-level jobs. One Washington State-based nonprofit is seeking to close this cybersecurity gap.

Article Out Loud – Nuclear Threats Against the Homeland: Impact and Preparation

How the war in Ukraine will end is unclear. However, research shows that there is the potential for devastating effects on a global scale. As such, it is important for emergency planners to reassess their all-hazards plans to ensure their communities identify the threats and ensure their planning processes include

Article Out Loud – Community Resilience & Functional Needs

Many cities across the United States are not adequately prepared to accommodate people with disabilities during and in the wake of major disasters. However, some of the current gaps in whole-community preparedness are beginning to close. If more-inclusive planning efforts continue to expand, communities will be able to better meet

Article Out Loud – Hospital Response to a 10-Kiloton Nuclear Detonation

If a nuclear device were to be detonated within any of the nation’s major metropolitan areas, the healthcare system both inside and outside the blast-damage zones would be seriously affected. Predicting the “what ifs” and planning for such scenarios can help hospitals and responder agencies cope with and manage the

Article Out Loud – Monkeypox: A Public Health Update

The current monkeypox outbreak is different from historical outbreaks that remained endemic and rarely became international events. Now the situation is changing daily. This article explains what precautions are needed to prevent the spread and how new approaches should be implemented to tackle it.

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