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Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency
Catherine L. Feinman
April 24, 2024
Public health is not just about pandemics but also about a wide range of threats that can affect the health and well-being of communities. In this April edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal, practitioners share ways to prepare for the next public health emergency.
Sustaining Those Working in Disasters
Jolie Wills
April 24, 2024
Those working in emergency response roles can face periods of prolonged stress, which takes a toll on their health and well-being. It is important to know how to support them before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. By taking a hazards approach, leaders and their teams will be better equipped
The Missing Plague Vials
Robert C. Hutchinson
April 17, 2024
A true story of missing bubonic plague vials, an airport bomb threat, and other suspicious activities again demonstrate continued national and homeland security vulnerabilities and threats. Perspectives may differ, but the concerns are real and provide an opportunity to learn and prepare.
Primary Care Investments to Increase Community Resilience
Angie Im
April 17, 2024
Community health centers are medical lifelines for millions of Americans. However, financial constraints and healthcare workforce challenges strain these critical resources. New initiatives and additional investments can help communities be more resilient and continue to meet community needs during a crisis.
Mental Awareness to Enhance Preparedness
Andrew (Andy) Altizer
April 17, 2024
Emergency managers, public health officials, and first responders often stress the importance of physical fitness, but what about mental fitness? Without focused mental agility in even one of the emergency management phases, mistakes or subpar performance are likely. Learn about this authorās new acronym that can help prioritize mental health
The āRā Word
George Schwartz
April 10, 2024
Resilience has multiple meanings for public health, emergency, and homeland security management professionals. However, the objective of building resilience should go beyond hazard mitigation. With 2024 being FEMAās āYear of Resilience,ā it is a good time for professionals to start rethinking this concept.
Dungeons and Disasters: Gamification of Public Health Responses
Michael Etzel and Michael Prasad
April 10, 2024
New technologies offer new ways to train personnel and exercise public health responses like COVID-19 and prepare response agencies for many other threats and hazards. Gamification integrates realistic scenarios in a controlled environment that can enhance community capabilities and build interagency collaboration and coordination. Learn more about this training and
Interoperability During Mass Casualty Incidents
Charles J. Guddemi and Catherine L. Feinman
April 3, 2024
During a mass casualty incident, response agencies must be able to communicate in real-time. This means that interoperability plans need to include everyone involved in the response. One lesson learned from past incidents is that hospitals are an often overlooked āresponder.ā Learn what one agency is doing to close this
Week 2 ā Restoring Infrastructure and Instilling Resilience
Joseph J. Leonard Jr.
April 1, 2024
The Key Bridge collapse was not the first of its kind, and it will not be the last. However, there are measures community leaders can take to strengthen infrastructure and instill resilience. Understanding the short-term and long-term goals after such an incident would help Baltimore and other communities restore the
An Editorās Personal Journey to Emergency Preparedness
Catherine L. Feinman
March 27, 2024
In honor of Womenās History Month, the March edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal features articles by inspirational women who, through their service and writing, are instrumental in building more prepared and resilient communities. The editor also shares her personal journey into emergency preparedness.
Emergency Management Goes to the Hill
Kay C. Goss and Catherine L. Feinman
March 27, 2024
Emergency managers work behind the scenes to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of communities before, during, and after a disaster. As the requests for assistance increase, funding is not meeting these demands. Leaders from three nationwide organizations went to Washington, D.C., to advocate for emergency management professionals and urge
The Evolution of Homeland Security Higher Education
Heather Issvoran
March 27, 2024
After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, homeland security education expanded to ensure that local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal agencies had the tools they needed to combat these threats. This academic leader shares how homeland security programs change to meet new challenges and evolving threats.
National Security: A Range of Threats
Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Richard Schoeberl
May 1, 2024
From organized foreign terrorist groups to homegrown terrorists inspired by them, members of the intelligence community have indicated that the threat of attack inside the U.S. has increased to its highest point since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Communities must explore solutions to meet the ongoing challenges and
Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency
Catherine L. Feinman
April 24, 2024
Public health is not just about pandemics but also about a wide range of threats that can affect the health and well-being of communities. In this April edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal, practitioners share ways to prepare for the next public health emergency.
Sustaining Those Working in Disasters
Jolie Wills
April 24, 2024
Those working in emergency response roles can face periods of prolonged stress, which takes a toll on their health and well-being. It is important to know how to support them before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. By taking a hazards approach, leaders and their teams will be better equipped
The Missing Plague Vials
Robert C. Hutchinson
April 17, 2024
A true story of missing bubonic plague vials, an airport bomb threat, and other suspicious activities again demonstrate continued national and homeland security vulnerabilities and threats. Perspectives may differ, but the concerns are real and provide an opportunity to learn and prepare.
Primary Care Investments to Increase Community Resilience
Angie Im
April 17, 2024
Community health centers are medical lifelines for millions of Americans. However, financial constraints and healthcare workforce challenges strain these critical resources. New initiatives and additional investments can help communities be more resilient and continue to meet community needs during a crisis.
Mental Awareness to Enhance Preparedness
Andrew (Andy) Altizer
April 17, 2024
Emergency managers, public health officials, and first responders often stress the importance of physical fitness, but what about mental fitness? Without focused mental agility in even one of the emergency management phases, mistakes or subpar performance are likely. Learn about this authorās new acronym that can help prioritize mental health
The āRā Word
George Schwartz
April 10, 2024
Resilience has multiple meanings for public health, emergency, and homeland security management professionals. However, the objective of building resilience should go beyond hazard mitigation. With 2024 being FEMAās āYear of Resilience,ā it is a good time for professionals to start rethinking this concept.
Dungeons and Disasters: Gamification of Public Health Responses
Michael Etzel and Michael Prasad
April 10, 2024
New technologies offer new ways to train personnel and exercise public health responses like COVID-19 and prepare response agencies for many other threats and hazards. Gamification integrates realistic scenarios in a controlled environment that can enhance community capabilities and build interagency collaboration and coordination. Learn more about this training and
Interoperability During Mass Casualty Incidents
Charles J. Guddemi and Catherine L. Feinman
April 3, 2024
During a mass casualty incident, response agencies must be able to communicate in real-time. This means that interoperability plans need to include everyone involved in the response. One lesson learned from past incidents is that hospitals are an often overlooked āresponder.ā Learn what one agency is doing to close this
Week 2 ā Restoring Infrastructure and Instilling Resilience
Joseph J. Leonard Jr.
April 1, 2024
The Key Bridge collapse was not the first of its kind, and it will not be the last. However, there are measures community leaders can take to strengthen infrastructure and instill resilience. Understanding the short-term and long-term goals after such an incident would help Baltimore and other communities restore the
An Editorās Personal Journey to Emergency Preparedness
Catherine L. Feinman
March 27, 2024
In honor of Womenās History Month, the March edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal features articles by inspirational women who, through their service and writing, are instrumental in building more prepared and resilient communities. The editor also shares her personal journey into emergency preparedness.
Emergency Management Goes to the Hill
Kay C. Goss and Catherine L. Feinman
March 27, 2024
Emergency managers work behind the scenes to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of communities before, during, and after a disaster. As the requests for assistance increase, funding is not meeting these demands. Leaders from three nationwide organizations went to Washington, D.C., to advocate for emergency management professionals and urge
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 Threats ā Preparing at All Levels
Catherine L. Feinman
February 28, 2024
The February 2024 edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal builds awareness of some of the nationās threats and vulnerabilities. Discover protective measures and approaches for combating nation-state threats and strengthening homeland security and national resilience.
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.
Fighting Cyberattacks at the Western Hemisphereās Busiest Port
Gene Seroka
February 14, 2024
Cargo shipping ports are highly visible and vulnerable targets for cybercriminals. The executive director of the Port of Los Angeles shares their efforts to combat millions of cyber-intrusion threats each year.
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