Article Out Loud Change is inevitable. As society continues to progress in the “digital age,” so has applying for various federal grant programs. It is becoming almost impossible to apply […]
Law enforcement agencies are tasked with protecting life and safety as well as the civil liberties of those within their jurisdictions. Crowds present even more complex and dynamic scenarios. However, this research on crowd psychology can help law enforcement officers navigate these complexities on an operational level. Being able to gauge crowd behavior would help officers make more informed planning and response decisions and reduce the risk of civil unrest.
Firefighters, emergency medical services, law enforcement officers, and emergency managers can
create force multipliers through the education and training of other community stakeholders. This May
edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal provides valuable information for emergency response
organizations to consider when fortifying their efforts and engaging other community stakeholders.
In some ways, communities are well prepared for emergencies. However, it is critical to
continuously assess systems, structures, models, and procedures to identify even small weaknesses and
gaps that can become significant impediments to effectively responding to threats, hazards, and risks.
The authors in this March edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal identify gaps and share possible
solutions for various critical infrastructure, public health, and physical safety vulnerabilities and
threats.
The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack in May 2021 exposed the urgent need to safeguard and upgrade the critical infrastructure systems in the United States. Congress acknowledged that the government lacks the […]
Experience required. Many jobs require wide-ranging qualifications and expertise to be able to apply and interview. However, people often ask, “How can I get the experience if I cannot get […]
In some ways, communities are well prepared for emergencies. However, it is critical to
continuously assess systems, structures, models, and procedures to identify even small weaknesses and
gaps that can become significant impediments to effectively responding to threats, hazards, and risks.
The authors in this March edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal identify gaps and share possible
solutions for various critical infrastructure, public health, and physical safety vulnerabilities and
threats.
On 17 February 2022, Dr. Asha M. George, executive director of the Bipartisan Commission on
Biodefense, testified as an expert witness before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs at a hearing on addressing the gaps in the nation’s biodefense and level of
preparedness to respond to biological threats. In 2015, the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense released
its first report, A National Blueprint for Biodefense, to warn that the biological threat was rising and
to inform the government that the nation was insufficiently prepared to handle a large-scale biological
event. When COVID-19 emerged in early 2020, many of those findings proved to be true.
A crisis can occur when a situation becomes unstable, circumstances suddenly change, or tension and
stress heighten. However, not all events need to reach the level of a crisis or disaster if proper
preventative measures are taken. Preparing for and possibly preventing a crisis mean thinking outside
the box, creating good habits, developing a plan, and then implementing that plan.
With communities around the globe feeling the effects of climate change, society must continue to prioritize initiatives that address its causes and impacts. For example, in mid-December 2021, 61 tornadoes formed in the central U.S. when such intense events are unusual, and Texas and Oklahoma saw a winter storm and freezing temperatures in February 2021. Additionally, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. experienced 20 major disasters in 2021 totaling $145 billion in damages and resulting in 688 deaths – ranking as the second-highest number of events, the third-highest cost, and the sixth highest deaths. Coupled with the continuation of high-powered storms with the rising costs of construction, labor, and materials, communities run the risk of entering an endless cycle of destruction and rebuilding.
Article Out Loud Change is inevitable. As society continues to progress in the “digital age,” so has applying for various federal grant programs. It is becoming almost impossible to apply […] 
Law enforcement agencies are tasked with protecting life and safety as well as the civil liberties of those within their jurisdictions. Crowds present even more complex and dynamic scenarios. However, this research on crowd psychology can help law enforcement officers navigate these complexities on an operational level. Being able to gauge crowd behavior would help officers make more informed planning and response decisions and reduce the risk of civil unrest. 
Firefighters, emergency medical services, law enforcement officers, and emergency managers can
create force multipliers through the education and training of other community stakeholders. This May
edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal provides valuable information for emergency response
organizations to consider when fortifying their efforts and engaging other community stakeholders. 
The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack in May 2021 exposed the urgent need to safeguard and upgrade the critical infrastructure systems in the United States. Congress acknowledged that the government lacks the […] 
Experience required. Many jobs require wide-ranging qualifications and expertise to be able to apply and interview. However, people often ask, “How can I get the experience if I cannot get […] 
With communities around the globe feeling the effects of climate change, society must continue to prioritize initiatives that address its causes and impacts. For example, in mid-December 2021, 61 tornadoes formed in the central U.S. when such intense events are unusual, and Texas and Oklahoma saw a winter storm and freezing temperatures in February 2021. Additionally, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. experienced 20 major disasters in 2021 totaling $145 billion in damages and resulting in 688 deaths – ranking as the second-highest number of events, the third-highest cost, and the sixth highest deaths. Coupled with the continuation of high-powered storms with the rising costs of construction, labor, and materials, communities run the risk of entering an endless cycle of destruction and rebuilding. 