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U.S. Army Soldiers with the Augusta-based 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, partner with Georgia State Defense Force personnel to unload cases of water during a point of distribution (POD) mission in Augusta, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayanna Tillman)

State Defense Forces: The Untapped Backbone of Emergency Response

As disasters become more frequent, states face pressure to expand response capacity without raising costs. With stretched National Guard resources, limited federal support, and finite mutual aid, states have an overlooked resource: Title 32 State Defense Forces.
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Public Order Policing Units in Disasters

Modern disasters highlight the critical need for effective crowd control and management, especially when people are deprived of essential resources. The role of specialized law enforcement units in managing crowds is vital to ensuring that disaster response efforts can reach and assist victims efficiently and peacefully.
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Psychosocial Hazards: Preventing Human-Caused Disasters

Some of the greatest human-caused disasters in modern history can be attributed to unaddressed psychosocial hazards. Flawed safety cultures contribute to tragic outcomes in which concerns are not taken seriously and dissent is stifled. Learn how to take precautions against a preventable disaster.
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Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of Child Survivors

Without adequate support and resources, disasters can leave lasting psychological effects on children. In the United States, an estimated 14% of children experience a natural disaster during childhood. Providing psychosocial support is essential in helping them cope with these challenges, thereby building resilient communities.
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Not Lost in Translation: A Multilingual Corps Approach

Disaster survivors and responders often face psychological hazards like acute stress disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress. These issues are worsened in multilingual communities, where language barriers hinder communication and delay aid. Effectively addressing these challenges goes beyond basic translation or ad hoc interpreting to address the whole community.
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Connectivity: The Foundation of Disaster Response and Preparedness

In an era of increasingly frequent and severe weather events, the demands on first responders have never been greater. To navigate high-stakes, rapidly evolving situations, reliable connectivity and cutting-edge technology are essential. A fast, secure, and resilient communications network is the backbone of any effective disaster response.
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Emergency Alerts: The Missing Link

As satellite-to-cell technology grows more common, cell phone makers must move quickly to adopt it. This link can bridge emergency services and the public, no matter the disaster or condition of ground networks. Learn how real-time satellite communication saves lives by offering vital access for users and first responders.

Emergency Management has Evolved: Why the All-Hazards Era is Over

While initially useful, the term “all hazards” no longer accurately describes the functions or mission of the emergency management discipline. The current generation of emergency management has moved beyond all hazards to become “hazard agnostic.”
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