EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARCHIVES
Key Bridge Collapse ā Transportation Infrastructure and Global Supply Chain
Joseph J. Leonard Jr.
March 26, 2024
Any incident or event can easily disrupt the supply chain, whether local, regional, or international. Time will demonstrate the transportation, supply chain, and other critical impacts of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Here are six recommendations to ensure the plans, training, resources, capabilities, and facilities to safeguard the nationās
Gaining New Skills During Emergency Management Assistance Compact Assignments
InƩs Bebea
March 20, 2024
Emergency management draws people from many backgrounds and career paths. Some enter the field directly from college, some as a second career, and others have circumstances that lead them to this career over time. Read inspiring stories that led three of these professionals to this growing field.
Recovery ā āComing Backā After Disasters and Emergencies
Kay C. Goss
March 20, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has spent decades preparing for and responding to disasters. Now, FEMA is revamping its recovery process. Learn about the current efforts from someone who was integrally involved in previous updates to the nationās mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
April 2024 Eclipse ā Moving From Planning Into Operations
Laurel J. Radow
March 13, 2024
On April 8, 2024, the path of the total solar eclipse will cross much of the middle section of the United States ā from Mexico to Canada. As solar eclipse groups move from planning to operations, find out how emergency preparedness and response professionals can provide guidance to their community
Support and Planning Inside 911 Centers
Heather McGaffin
March 13, 2024
In an emergency, call 911. This simple instruction is easy to remember, but many do not know about the people, training, and technology required to make this lifesaving tool available 24-7. Learn about what happens inside the four walls of an emergency communications center and the strategic planning every community
Amateurs of Action ā The Women of Radio
Desiree Baccus
March 6, 2024
Volunteers are transforming emergency preparedness with an inclusive, diverse movement of impactful community engagement. Explore the inspiring stories of some remarkable women breaking barriers and building resilient communication networks in the heart of amateur radio.
Executive Function: The Crisis Leaderās Edge in a High-Pressure World
Kim Guevara
March 6, 2024
Disaster management and leadership in a fast-paced and complex world demands more than technical skills and knowledge. By understanding how the brain works and the role that executive function plays, crisis leaders can be better equipped to make tough decisions and lead effectively under the toughest pressures.
Nation-State Activity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
Margaret (Margie) Graves
February 28, 2024
The development of artificial intelligence and quantum computing has exploded in recent years. However, as many countries find new ways to leverage these technologies for the public good, some are leveraging them for geopolitical influence, cyberattacks, and other nefarious reasons. Find out what measures could protect against threats as these
A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Risk
Ernesto Ballesteros
February 28, 2024
Cybersecurity is a core business process that involves the entire organization or agency. So, it should not be brushed off as an āIT thing.ā A cybersecurity state coordinator for CISA explains how the continuity of government and operations depends on a collaborative approach.
A Foreign Government, Oprah, and Fires in Maui: The Impact of Misinformation on Community Resiliency
Marek N. Posard and Jessica Jensen
February 21, 2024
A misinformation campaign spurred rumors that Oprah Winfrey caused the August 2023 wildfires in Maui. Foreign actors are drawn to spreading such rumors because social media is low-cost and easy to use. Learn what local professionals can do to combat these falsehoods.
Protecting Infrastructure ā Cyber, Physical, and EMP Attacks
David Winks
February 21, 2024
Imagine 3,500 spiders, each with their own style, getting together to create a giant web. Thatās how this author describes the U.S. power grid and the complexities related to protecting the nationās critical infrastructure from cyber, physical, and electromagnetic pulse attacks.
The [Evil] Empire Strikes Back: National Security Emergencies
Robert J. (Bob) Roller
February 7, 2024
After the Cold War fears of the 1980s ended, attention shifted from nation-state threats to terrorism and large-scale natural hazards. However, a federal emergency planner says the return of these threats should prompt a review of the national security emergencies concept to ensure communities are prepared to address them.
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