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Brain exploding. "Minds of the Mission."

May 2025

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Hazards That Can Affect the Mind, Body, and Outcome, by Catherine L. Feinman; A Holistic Strategy for Responders’ Well-Being, by Camilo Olivieri; Disaster Stress Management in an Emergency Operations Center, by Mary Schoenfeldt; Physical and Mental Injuries in First Responders: Why Wait?, by Pascal
operator in a comms center

April 2025

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Emergency Communications—Tough Lessons From the Maui Wildfires, by Catherine L. Feinman; Emergency Alerts: The Missing Link, by Rodrigo (Roddy) Moscoso; Hidden Barriers to Public Safety Interoperability, by Gabe Elias; AI Software in 911 Dispatch Centers: An Innovative Solution, by Tanya M. Scherr; A Systems
March cover of the Domestic Preparedness Journal, which states "Safeguarding Agriculture: Preparing for Threats to the Food Supply." The background picture is a wheat field blowing in the wind with a clear sky

March 2025

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Protecting Food and Agriculture: Bigger Than Rising Egg Prices, by Catherine L. Feinman; Beyond the Showcase: Strengthening Biosecurity at Livestock Exhibitions, by Joshua Dise; Farm to Power: Introduction of Compressed Natural Gas to Rural Communities, by Russ Kane; Agricultural Supply Chain Vulnerability: A Freight

In Memoriam: Lynda Zambrano

Advisor Lynda Zambrano’s legacy is far-reaching, and the Domestic Preparedness community will miss her and her contributions deeply.

February 2025

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Maximize Training, Minimize Risk, by Catherine L. Feinman; Keeping Humans in the Loop: The Future of Emergency Management, by Justin Kates and Emily Martuscello; The Forefront of Innovation in Training & Exercises – Disaster Gaming, by Arthur J. Simental; Elevating Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Exercises

January 2025

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Responding to Disasters in 2025 and Beyond, by Catherine L. Feinman; All at Once: Multi-Incident Simultaneous Response and Recovery, by Tucker Berry; Nonmedical Concerns for Hospitals in a Mass-Casualty Incident, by Joanmarie Verrico Wallster and Michael Prasad; The Current State of the Opioid Crisis

December 2024

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence, by Catherine L. Feinman; Emergency Management of Tomorrow: Emerging Technologies and Concepts, by Dan Cotter, Christina Bapst-Stump, Ann Lesperance, and Rachel A. Bartholomew; The Role of AI in Meeting a Great Emergency Management Challenge, by Douglas Yeung

November 2024

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Giving Thanks for the Planners, by Catherine L. Feinman; A Look Behind Security Management at Two Iconic Holiday Celebrations, by Inés Bebea; The Nexus Between Major Events and Human Trafficking, by Madeline Mann and Lindsey Lane; Why Messaging Matters: A Regionalized Approach to Alerts

October 2024

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Local-Level Planning for National-Level Threats, by Catherine L. Feinman; Malicious and Non-Malicious Cyber Incidents: Education and Preparation, by Dan Scherr and Tanya Scherr; Securing Cities: The Fight Against Local Level Cyberthreats, by Michael Breslin; Backyard Cybersecurity: The Local Challenge, by Brian Shajari; Cyber and
Firefighters looking across the water at New York City's current skyline.

September 2024

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Preparedness – The Goal With No Finish Line, by Catherine L. Feinman; National Preparedness Month 2024: Talk About It, by Ian Pleet; Responder Fatigue – A Growing Concern, by Dan Scherr and Tanya Scherr; AI and 911 Call Systems: A New Ally or a

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Article Out Loud – Psychosocial Hazards: Preventing Human-Caused Disasters

This is an article by I. David Daniels, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 28, 2025. Some of the greatest human-caused disasters in modern history can be attributed to unaddressed psychosocial hazards. Flawed safety cultures contribute to tragic outcomes in which concerns are not taken seriously and dissent

Article Out Loud – Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of Child Survivors

This is an article by Emily Heard, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 21, 2025. Without adequate support and resources, disasters can leave lasting psychological effects on children. In the United States, an estimated 14% of children experience a natural disaster during childhood. Learn how to help children

Article Out Loud – Not Lost in Translation: A Multilingual Corps Approach

Disaster survivors and responders often face psychological hazards like acute stress disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress. These issues are worsened in multilingual communities, where language barriers hinder communication and delay aid. Effectively addressing these challenges goes beyond basic translation or ad hoc interpreting to address the whole community.

Article Out Loud – Physical and Mental Injuries in First Responders: Why Wait?

First responders undergo intense physical training to ensure they are physically prepared for emergencies. Yet despite the high-stress nature of their work, mental fitness is not given the same priority. Learn how to support first responders by fully integrating mental wellness into recruit training programs and seeing that it is

Article Out Loud – A Holistic Strategy for Responders’ Well-Being

This is an article by Camilo Olivieri, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 7, 2025. First responders and emergency managers face constant, high-pressure stress from trauma, long hours, and critical decisions. This often leads to chronic stress, increasing risks of heart disease, mental health issues, and substance abuse.

Article Out Loud – Bridging Communication Gaps: Lessons from Hurricane Helene

This is an article by Greg Hauser, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 30, 2025. Hurricanes in 2024 caused widespread damage to infrastructure, leading to a critical but often overlooked issue: isolation. Physical and technological disruptions left public safety personnel and government officials unable to perform essential tasks.

Article Out Loud – Emergency Alerts: The Missing Link

This is an article by Rodrigo (Roddy) Moscoso, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 23, 2025. As satellite-to-cell tech grows more common, cell phone makers must move quickly to adopt it. This link can bridge emergency services and the public, no matter the disaster or condition of ground

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