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Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 2: Emergency Management Approaches and Choices
Part 1 of “Growing Foreign Threats to National Security” addressed challenges and highlighted four nation-state threat actors and their relevance to the emergency management practice. The next step is to prepare for and mitigate these threats at the state and local levels in partnership with federal agencies and private entities. External and internal factors influence the decision-making abilities and calculations of emergency management leaders. Given these threats and their potential implications, an initial emergency…
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Advisory Board Spotlight: Keeping It Real With Lynda Zambrano
Lynda Zambrano
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Lynda Zambrano is on the advisory board for the Domestic Preparedness Journal. Lynda is the executive director of the Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Council and the National Tribal Emergency Management Council, and has been inducted into the International Association of Women in Emergency Management’s Hall of Fame. She sat down with
Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 1: Challenges and Considerations
Glen Woodbury
October 23, 2024
As digital threats against local governments and private entities grow more sophisticated, the need for action becomes urgent. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and at the local level, it forms the bedrock of the collective digital safety and security for all. Every citizen, agency, and organization must play a part
The Ethics of Data in Disaster Management and Crisis Operations
Anthony S. Mangeri
October 23, 2024
As digital threats against local governments and private entities grow more sophisticated, the need for action becomes urgent. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and at the local level, it forms the bedrock of the collective digital safety and security for all. Every citizen, agency, and organization must play a part
Advisory Board Spotlight: Interview with Ray Barishansky, DrPH
Raphael M. Barishansky
October 23, 2024
As digital threats against local governments and private entities grow more sophisticated, the need for action becomes urgent. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and at the local level, it forms the bedrock of the collective digital safety and security for all. Every citizen, agency, and organization must play a part
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National Laboratory Partnerships: Linking Operations and Research
Ryan Eddy and Ann Lesperance
September 25, 2024
The September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 spurred a pivotal change in the way the U.S. approaches preparedness for threats to the homeland. In recognition
Responder Fatigue – A Growing Concern
Dan Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr
September 18, 2024
Emergencies require immediate action by people trained to extinguish fires, treat injuries, protect the public, and perform other life and safety tasks. Responders who repeatedly
Crisis Communications – Reaching Teens and Young Adults
Barrett Cappetto
September 18, 2024
Generation Z and millennials encompass almost half of the world’s population, and their communication style, preferences, and ideals differ from those of their older counterparts.
AI and 911 Call Systems: A New Ally or a Hidden Risk?
Michael Breslin
September 11, 2024
From natural disasters to sophisticated cyberthreats, the risks to public safety are evolving fast. As unexpected events can strike at any moment, the systems designed
Security in and Around D.C. – Following the Informational Dots
Catherine L. Feinman
September 11, 2024
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
National Preparedness Month 2024: Talk About It
Ian Pleet
September 4, 2024
Each September, communities across the United States reexamine their preparedness goals and resources during National Preparedness Month. By educating and empowering individuals and families to
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- Articles
- Communication & Interoperability
- Critical Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity
- Emergency Management
- Feature
- Hospitals
- Law Enforcement
- Military
- Public Health
- Terrorism
Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 2: Emergency Management Approaches and Choices
Part 1 of “Growing Foreign Threats to National Security” addressed challenges and highlighted four nation-state threat actors and their relevance to the emergency management practice. The next step is to prepare for and mitigate these threats at the state and local levels in partnership with federal agencies and private entities. External and internal factors influence the decision-making abilities and calculations of emergency management leaders. Given these threats and their potential implications, an initial emergency…
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Vulnerability and Exploitation – Human Trafficking After Natural Disasters
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Charles (Chuck) L. Manto
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Michael Prasad
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Five Key Domains of Incident Management
Aaron Clark-Ginsberg
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The Maui Wildfires, Relief Funds, and Incident Recovery
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Financial preplanning goes beyond savings accounts and life insurance policies. When a disaster strikes, some people do not have these protections nor the financial means
Jane Doe – Responding to Vulnerable Patients
Catherine L. Feinman
June 26, 2024
Despite the prevalence of first responders encountering human trafficking victims, they are not always aware of the signs or proper handling of the situation to
Invisible Chains: Human Trafficking, Drug Abuse, and Support
Sandra Dennis-Essig
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Despite the physical force that is often portrayed in movies, human traffickers more often lure their victims using psychological tactics. As a result, the victims
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