Emergency Management Archives

Chemical Sector Perspectives

Patrick Coyle October 5, 2022

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

Lessons From Leading Virtual Operations

Jennifer Pearsall October 5, 2022

Over the past two and a half years, most emergency preparedness professionals experienced some level of virtual work, even at emergency operations centers (EOC). And it appears that some aspects of working virtually is here to stay – including during a response. This article describes some lessons learned from one

Military Combat Skills for Civilian Disaster Response

Lisa Nenno and Timothy Miller September 28, 2022

During their service, military personnel acquire a broad range of lifesaving skills that are critical when on the frontline during wartime. Effective medical triage is one of the skills needed during combat and any major disaster or catastrophic event. When preparing and training for all hazards, the learned experience from

Taking Flight – Creating a Robust Aviation Response, Part 1

James Origliosso and Sky Terry September 28, 2022

General aviation pilots have been finding ways to assist their communities during emergencies and disasters for many years. However, over the past two years, significant advances in disaster preparedness have been made as emergency response plans were created and exercised to integrate volunteer aviation response into other community response efforts.

Resources Not to Be Overlooked

Catherine L. Feinman September 28, 2022

The term “whole community” is frequently used in preparedness materials and discussions. In practice, though, how often is the whole community represented and all community resources considered? Here are some key resources that should not be overlooked.

Tribal Nations Test Their Communications Capabilities

Bruce Fitzgerald September 22, 2022

A 9.0-magnitude earthquake is a predictable scenario along the Cascadia Subduction Zone. This article describes how the tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest are preparing their region for this catastrophic event. This exercise allowed tribal and non-tribal participants to evaluate their resources and test their communications capabilities.

Building Resource Capacity – Start Now

Andrew (Andy) Altizer and Timothy S. Murphy September 21, 2022

Building resource capacity involves research, planning, and execution that should begin now. Identifying potential dangers, considering “what if” scenarios, capitalizing on other events and incidents, and overcoming barriers are key components for building resilient communities. This article explains how to get started.

Respecting Tribal Emergency Management

John Pennington September 14, 2022

Emergency management professionals tend to exhibit what they routinely advocate within their respective communities – resilience. As the field of emergency management continues to evolve, its leaders and their organizations must adjust and adapt to more than just response scenarios. They are expected to speak to the still lingering questions of

Uvalde Shooting – A Predictable Surprise

William H. Austin September 14, 2022

When intentional acts of violence occur, people often wonder if the incident was preventable. For example, after a mass shooting killed 19 students and 2 teachers in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, many were questioning the predictability of the gunman’s actions and the decision-making process of the responders. This

Credentialing a Nation’s Volunteer Responder Network

Patty Ridings September 7, 2022

Catastrophic earthquakes and a desire for residents to help their neighbors inspired the creation of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Since its creation in 1986, CERT has become a nationwide program that continues to evolve. This article describes how a new digital solution is closing the credentialing gap between citizen

Successful Application – Virtual Emergency Operations Center

Judy Kruger and Kyle R. Overly August 24, 2022

Before 2019, partner agencies coordinated incident command primarily from a physical emergency operations center (EOC). This practice shifted to virtual EOCs during the COVID-19 pandemic for many agencies. Virtual EOCs can effectively address community needs through all phases of consequence management. Emergency management and partner agencies have found virtual on-scene

How Natural Disasters Exacerbate Human Trafficking

Lindsey Lane and Hailey York August 24, 2022

Human trafficking is the world’s second-largest criminal industry. In the wake of natural disasters, the risk to vulnerable populations rises. This article informs preparedness and response professionals on how to better protect their communities and prepare their workforces to identify the signs of human trafficking, understand recruiting methods, consider pre-existing

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