Critical Infrastructure – Preparing for the ‘Long Haul’
Joe D. Manous Jr.
September 3, 2014
The terms critical infrastructure, sustainability, and resilience are common in the preparedness
fields, but these concepts are not consistent across disciplines. To test novel ideas, develop program
consistency, and establish a long-term effort, some issues must be addressed: separate fields vs.
crosscutting concepts; entry-level vs. advanced topics; and “bodies of knowledge.”
Planning for High-Impact Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Domestic Preparedness
September 2, 2014
Top experts will update measures to plan for and mitigate high-impact threats such as electromagnetic pulse, extreme space, and cyber on critical infrastructure. This year’s conference also will review recent emergency management tabletop exercises providing insights into practical steps that can be taken to reduce the tragic effects of these high-impact scenarios.
