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Civil Defense: The Unseen Pillars of Preparedness

September 10, 2025
Core to homeland security are institutions such as active-duty military, the National Guard, FEMA, and local first responders. Complementing these core institutions, however, are three often underrecognized forces that provide consistent, often uncompensated support: the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and State Guard units. This article explores

Podcast – Leading in Times of Disaster: The Crucial Role of Emergency Management and Public Health Officials

September 8, 2025
Listen to an informative conversation with Eric McNulty, associate director for the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at the Harvard School of Public Health. In this podcast, Professor McNulty shares his expertise, research, and teachings about leadership during high-stakes, high-pressure situations. He emphasizes the importance of integrating public health and emergency
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Lessons From Indigenous Emergency Response in Canada

September 3, 2025
Emergency management in Indigenous communities carries a unique spirit, one not always captured in the structured blueprints of conventional emergency operation centers. Emergency managers should examine culturally appropriate emergency support and communication strategies to improve crisis response.
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Overcoming Hurricane Evacuation Delays to Save Lives

September 3, 2025
Flooding is the main cause of hurricane deaths in the U.S., and evacuation planning is critical to life safety. For maximum community buy-in, emergency managers should educate the public on optimum evacuation procedures and account for supply chain disruptions.
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Fortress at Risk: Critical Infrastructure and Violent Extremism

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 a cascading failure. Preparation depends less on policy and more on practiced coordination before an incident occurs.
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A Sixth Framework? Civil Defense and the Future of Emergency Management

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 expecting a major conflict within the next decade, it is time for a sixth framework.
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Editor’s Note: Terrorism Preparedness—A Role for Everyone

August 27, 2025
In any emergency preparedness role, terrorism and violent extremism can no longer be considered someone else’s problem. Countering terrorist and extremist threats requires comprehensive preparedness strategies, effective intelligence sharing, and strong partnerships.
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The Evolving Landscape of Domestic Extremism

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 to justify attacks. Countering this threat requires a comprehensive strategy, including improved intelligence efforts, stronger partnerships, and

Civil Defense: The Unseen Pillars of Preparedness

September 10, 2025
Core to homeland security are institutions such as active-duty military, the National Guard, FEMA, and local first responders. Complementing these core institutions, however, are three often underrecognized forces that provide consistent, often uncompensated support: the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and State Guard units. This article explores

Podcast – Leading in Times of Disaster: The Crucial Role of Emergency Management and Public Health Officials

September 8, 2025
Listen to an informative conversation with Eric McNulty, associate director for the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at the Harvard School of Public Health. In this podcast, Professor McNulty shares his expertise, research, and teachings about leadership during high-stakes, high-pressure situations. He emphasizes the importance of integrating public health and emergency

Podcast – From Compassion to Capability: John Gantt on CERT and Community Preparedness

September 3, 2025
In this podcast episode of Domestic Preparedness: The Podcast, host Nicolette Casey Phillips speaks with John Gantt, a longtime emergency management volunteer and CERT leader dedicated to turning everyday neighbors into trusted partners for first responders. They discuss volunteerism and the critical roles volunteers play in disaster preparedness and response.

Lessons From Indigenous Emergency Response in Canada

September 3, 2025
Emergency management in Indigenous communities carries a unique spirit, one not always captured in the structured blueprints of conventional emergency operation centers. Emergency managers should examine culturally appropriate emergency support and communication strategies to improve crisis response.

Overcoming Hurricane Evacuation Delays to Save Lives

September 3, 2025
Flooding is the main cause of hurricane deaths in the U.S., and evacuation planning is critical to life safety. For maximum community buy-in, emergency managers should educate the public on optimum evacuation procedures and account for supply chain disruptions.

Fortress at Risk: Critical Infrastructure and Violent Extremism

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 a cascading failure. Preparation depends less on policy and more on practiced coordination before an incident occurs.

A Sixth Framework? Civil Defense and the Future of Emergency Management

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 expecting a major conflict within the next decade, it is time for a sixth framework.

Editor’s Note: Terrorism Preparedness—A Role for Everyone

August 27, 2025
In any emergency preparedness role, terrorism and violent extremism can no longer be considered someone else’s problem. Countering terrorist and extremist threats requires comprehensive preparedness strategies, effective intelligence sharing, and strong partnerships.

The Evolving Landscape of Domestic Extremism

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 to justify attacks. Countering this threat requires a comprehensive strategy, including improved intelligence efforts, stronger partnerships, and

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Article Out Loud – Civil Defense: The Unseen Pillars of Preparedness

September 10, 2025
This is an article by Stephen Kastensmidt, Scott C. Lanham, and John T. “Tim” Briery, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 10, 2025.\ Core to homeland security are institutions such as active-duty military, the National Guard, FEMA, and local first responders. Complementing these core institutions, however, are three

Article Out Loud – Lessons From Indigenous Emergency Response in Canada

September 3, 2025
This is an article by David Formentini, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 3, 2025. Emergency management in Indigenous communities carries a unique spirit, one not always captured in the structured blueprints of conventional emergency operation centers. Learn how emergency managers can examine culturally appropriate emergency support and

Article Out Loud – The Evolving Landscape of Domestic Extremism

August 20, 2025
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

Article Out Loud – John Wilson on Knowing What to Do When Stuff Hits the Ground

August 13, 2025
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.

Article Out Loud – Preparing Small Communities for Terrorist Attacks

August 13, 2025
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
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