COMMENTARY
Preparedness – The Goal With No Finish Line
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (9/11), shocked the nation and highlighted preparedness gaps in security, communications, interagency collaboration, responder health, and other critical areas. A few years after that tragic day, the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared the month of September as National Preparedness Month to build emergency preparedness awareness and actions throughout each community. So much has happened in the decades since 9/11. Threats have evolved, new technologies have emerged, and…
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Catherine L. Feinman
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Preparing for any special event includes many unknowns. When an event involves national security, the stakes are even higher. Public safety agencies have been sharing their lessons learned and providing recommendations to prepare the nation for the upcoming election events. Read some of the takeaways they shared at the D.C.
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Catherine L. Feinman
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When community leaders in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery invest in engagements with community members, the return on investment can be measured in lives, properties, and money saved. The authors in this August edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal describe ways to strengthen the entire community against known and not-yet-known
So Much More to Do After the Initial Response
Catherine L. Feinman
July 31, 2024
When a disaster strikes, people pay attention. They watch the news, check on their loved ones, and help survivors as they can. However, after the threat has passed and the initial response has ended, there is still a lot of work to do. The authors in this July edition of
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Publisher’s Note: Auld Lang Syne (A Chance to Recollect and Restore)
MacGregor Stephenson
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As we come to the end of a challenging year and a tumultuous period, please know that your efforts are appreciated, and the sacrifices of
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Emergency preparedness and response professionals willingly insert themselves into many emergencies and disasters that they could have avoided in other professions. However, they use these
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An essential national incident management guidance document is finally available to responders nationwide. This document will significantly improve a unified response to and recovery from
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Commentary
Preparedness – The Goal With No Finish Line
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (9/11), shocked the nation and highlighted preparedness gaps in security, communications, interagency collaboration, responder health, and other critical areas. A few years after that tragic day, the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared the month of September as National Preparedness Month to build emergency preparedness awareness and actions throughout each community. So much has happened in the decades since 9/11. Threats have evolved, new technologies have emerged, and…
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Catherine L. Feinman
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Emergency preparedness professionals plan for and try to mitigate natural hazard events, but nature is unpredictable. In this May edition
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Catherine Feinman
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This September edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal addresses these and other key preparedness efforts that should be considered when planning for future incidents. Reflecting
Three Puzzle Pieces That Increase Community Preparedness
Paul Gunnels
September 13, 2023
This author reflects on his team’s direct mission to New York in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11,
Close to Home
Catherine L. Feinman
August 30, 2023
This August 2023 issue of the Domestic Preparedness Journal focuses on several ways disasters can suddenly hit close to home and suggestions for mitigating potentially
Recruitment and Retention Panel Discussion
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On August 3, 2023, Domestic Preparedness hosted a panel of five emergency management professionals who discussed today’s recruitment and retention challenges.
Maintaining Planning Strategies for Evolving Threats
Catherine L. Feinman
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Research and evaluation help emergency preparedness professionals stay current on emerging threats, new technologies, and resource and training gaps. The authors in this July edition
Getting Ready for the Next Emergency
Catherine L. Feinman
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During an emergency, it is common for communities – comprising private citizens to large agencies – to come to the aid of others. It is
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