Today's Top Picks
National Preparedness Efforts Among Tribal Communities
Shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the lead author attended a Washington State Homeland Security meeting on behalf of the Tribe she was working for. Armed with the knowledge that the Tribe patrolled more than 4,417 square miles of Puget Sound, which included an international border,…
Beyond Registries: Better Solutions for People With Disabilities
Emergency planners often identify volunteer disaster registries as a solution for assisting people with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster despite serious flaws with this approach. Perhaps this is because jurisdictions do not understand that there are better options and how to implement them. The National Council on Disability…
Targeted Violence in Schools: Are Future Educators Prepared?
Schools have historically been and continue to be targets of gun violence. According to Education Week’s 2023 School Shooting Tracker, 51 school shootings on K-12 properties resulted in injuries or death in 2022. As of June 15, there were 23 shootings in 2023, including a six-year-old boy who shot…
Long-Term Care Facilities in Emergency Preparedness Planning
An important part of community emergency preparedness planning includes long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, dialysis, home care centers, or hospice facilities. Older adults and those with disabilities have increased vulnerability during emergencies. This population may have more limitations, require additional support, and may experience health emergencies sooner…
Are Public Health Agencies Ready, or Just Prepared?
Perhaps it is time to retire the term public health preparedness. Public health emergency preparedness has been defined as “the capability of the public health and health care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing,…
Food and Agriculture Sector Perspectives
The U.S. Food and Agriculture (FA) Sector is composed of complex production, processing, and delivery systems that can feed people and animals both within and beyond the boundaries of the United States. Beyond domestic food production, the FA Sector also imports many ingredients and finished products, leading to a…
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds that were once limited to laboratory analysis and research. Now, first responders have the luxury of instant field identification and classification of substances that were…
Perfect Storm: Albuterol Shortage & Supply Chain Upset
Article Out Loud As of 2020, albuterol was the seventh most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S., with more than an estimated 17 million patients receiving it and nearly 62 million prescriptions issued annually. Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator drug that helps treat or prevent respiratory issues by relaxing the…
Trending
Looking Ahead at Increasingly Frequent Unpredictable Weather
By Akshay Birla / November 8, 2023
In an era where severe storms have become a perennial concern, natural disaster preparedness has grown significantly. In the winter of 2022-2023, a deadly blizzard in Upstate New York left people buried in their homes. In the spring of 2023,...
Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns
By Ian Pleet / November 8, 2023
The integration of emerging technologies in emergency management holds the promise of enhancing response efficiency and accuracy. However, these technologies are challenging, particularly regarding legal and privacy concerns. As emergency managers adopt tools like data analytics, surveillance systems, and...
Article Out Loud – Case Study: Influenza Preparedness in Marin County
By Mary Lilley / November 14, 2023
By MARY LILLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on November 18, 2009.How prepared are counties to manage the current influenza season? Revisit this 2009 case study to learn how one county in California assessed its...
Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience
By Emily Wasley / November 21, 2023
By Emily Wasley, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on April 2018.Many communities have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms – resulting in the loss of...
Publisher’s Message: 25 Years of Domestic Preparedness
By Jasper Cooke / November 13, 2023
Some people dedicate and risk their lives to protect people they have never met, whether during domestic disasters or foreign wars. They find strength and determination to run toward danger as others run away. Veterans Day symbolizes that spirit as...
Article Out Loud – Ten Winter Issues Every City Should Address
By Crystal Kline and Kim Fuller / November 15, 2023
By CRYSTAL KLINE AND KIM FULLER, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on March 12, 2014.After Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in February 2014, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory affected at least...
Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs
By Charles L. Werner / November 21, 2023
By Charles L. Werner, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on June 2018. Despite ongoing efforts to protect communities against attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on, this 2018 uncrewed aerial system...
Article Out Loud – Virginia – Using Social Media the Right Way
By Tanya Ferraro / November 8, 2023
By Tanya Ferraro, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on February 5, 2014.Social media platforms may have changed, but the message in this 2014 article remain the same. Find ways to share life-saving information and engage...
Domestic Preparedness Journal
October 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Technology: Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It by Catherine L. Feinman; COVID-19 – Emergency Plans and Readiness Exercises by Rick Christ; Water and Wastewater Sector Perspectives by Elston Johnson; National Preparedness Efforts Among Tribal Communities by Lynda Zambrano and Catherine L. Feinman; Information Technology Sector Perspectives by Paul Galyen and Nathan DiPillo; Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives by Tanya Scherr and Dan Scherr; Emerging Technologies, Part 1 – Information and Communication by Ian Pleet; Emerging Technologies, Part 2 – Uncrewed Vehicles by Ian Pleet; Emerging Technologies, Part 3 – AI and Machine Learning by Ian Pleet;
Articles Out Loud
Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs
November 21, 2023
Despite ongoing efforts to protect communities against attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on, this 2018
Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience
November 21, 2023
Many communities have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms –
Today's Top Picks
National Preparedness Efforts Among Tribal Communities
Shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the lead author attended a Washington State Homeland Security meeting on behalf of the Tribe she was working for. Armed with the knowledge that the Tribe patrolled more than 4,417 square miles of Puget Sound, which included an international border,…
Beyond Registries: Better Solutions for People With Disabilities
Emergency planners often identify volunteer disaster registries as a solution for assisting people with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster despite serious flaws with this approach. Perhaps this is because jurisdictions do not understand that there are better options and how to implement them. The National Council on Disability…
Targeted Violence in Schools: Are Future Educators Prepared?
Schools have historically been and continue to be targets of gun violence. According to Education Week’s 2023 School Shooting Tracker, 51 school shootings on K-12 properties resulted in injuries or death in 2022. As of June 15, there were 23 shootings in 2023, including a six-year-old boy who shot…
Long-Term Care Facilities in Emergency Preparedness Planning
An important part of community emergency preparedness planning includes long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, dialysis, home care centers, or hospice facilities. Older adults and those with disabilities have increased vulnerability during emergencies. This population may have more limitations, require additional support, and may experience health emergencies sooner…
Are Public Health Agencies Ready, or Just Prepared?
Perhaps it is time to retire the term public health preparedness. Public health emergency preparedness has been defined as “the capability of the public health and health care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing,…
Food and Agriculture Sector Perspectives
The U.S. Food and Agriculture (FA) Sector is composed of complex production, processing, and delivery systems that can feed people and animals both within and beyond the boundaries of the United States. Beyond domestic food production, the FA Sector also imports many ingredients and finished products, leading to a…
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds that were once limited to laboratory analysis and research. Now, first responders have the luxury of instant field identification and classification of substances that were…
Perfect Storm: Albuterol Shortage & Supply Chain Upset
Article Out Loud As of 2020, albuterol was the seventh most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S., with more than an estimated 17 million patients receiving it and nearly 62 million prescriptions issued annually. Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator drug that helps treat or prevent respiratory issues by relaxing the…
Trending
Looking Ahead at Increasingly Frequent Unpredictable Weather
November 8, 2023
In an era where severe storms have become a perennial concern, natural disaster preparedness has grown significantly. In the winter of 2022-2023, a deadly blizzard in Upstate New York left people buried in their homes. In the spring of 2023,...
Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns
November 8, 2023
The integration of emerging technologies in emergency management holds the promise of enhancing response efficiency and accuracy. However, these technologies are challenging, particularly regarding legal and privacy concerns. As emergency managers adopt tools like data analytics, surveillance systems, and...
Article Out Loud – Case Study: Influenza Preparedness in Marin County
November 14, 2023
By MARY LILLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on November 18, 2009.How prepared are counties to manage the current influenza season? Revisit this 2009 case study to learn how one county in California assessed its...
Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience
November 21, 2023
By Emily Wasley, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on April 2018.Many communities have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms – resulting in the loss of...
Publisher’s Message: 25 Years of Domestic Preparedness
November 13, 2023
Some people dedicate and risk their lives to protect people they have never met, whether during domestic disasters or foreign wars. They find strength and determination to run toward danger as others run away. Veterans Day symbolizes that spirit as...
Article Out Loud – Ten Winter Issues Every City Should Address
November 15, 2023
By CRYSTAL KLINE AND KIM FULLER, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on March 12, 2014.After Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in February 2014, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory affected at least...
Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs
November 21, 2023
By Charles L. Werner, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on June 2018. Despite ongoing efforts to protect communities against attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on, this 2018 uncrewed aerial system...
Article Out Loud – Virginia – Using Social Media the Right Way
November 8, 2023
By Tanya Ferraro, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on February 5, 2014.Social media platforms may have changed, but the message in this 2014 article remain the same. Find ways to share life-saving information and engage...
Domestic Preparedness Journal
October 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Technology: Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It by Catherine L. Feinman; COVID-19 – Emergency Plans and Readiness Exercises by Rick Christ; Water and Wastewater Sector Perspectives by Elston Johnson; National Preparedness Efforts Among Tribal Communities by Lynda Zambrano and Catherine L. Feinman; Information Technology Sector Perspectives by Paul Galyen and Nathan DiPillo; Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives by Tanya Scherr and Dan Scherr; Emerging Technologies, Part 1 – Information and Communication by Ian Pleet; Emerging Technologies, Part 2 – Uncrewed Vehicles by Ian Pleet; Emerging Technologies, Part 3 – AI and Machine Learning by Ian Pleet;
Articles Out Loud
Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs
November 21, 2023
Despite ongoing efforts to protect communities against attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on, this 2018 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) checklist is still applicable today.
Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience
November 21, 2023
Many communities have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms – resulting in the loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure. The five steps shared in this 2018 article can help enhance climate resilience.
Today's Top Picks
National Preparedness Efforts Among Tribal Communities
Shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the lead author attended a Washington State Homeland Security meeting on behalf of the Tribe…
Beyond Registries: Better Solutions for People With Disabilities
Emergency planners often identify volunteer disaster registries as a solution for assisting people with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster despite serious flaws with…
Targeted Violence in Schools: Are Future Educators Prepared?
Schools have historically been and continue to be targets of gun violence. According to Education Week’s 2023 School Shooting Tracker, 51 school shootings on…
Long-Term Care Facilities in Emergency Preparedness Planning
An important part of community emergency preparedness planning includes long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, dialysis, home care centers, or hospice facilities. Older…
Are Public Health Agencies Ready, or Just Prepared?
Perhaps it is time to retire the term public health preparedness. Public health emergency preparedness has been defined as “the capability of the public…
Food and Agriculture Sector Perspectives
The U.S. Food and Agriculture (FA) Sector is composed of complex production, processing, and delivery systems that can feed people and animals both within…
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds…
Perfect Storm: Albuterol Shortage & Supply Chain Upset
Article Out Loud As of 2020, albuterol was the seventh most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S., with more than an estimated 17 million patients…
Trending
Looking Ahead at Increasingly Frequent Unpredictable Weather
November 8, 2023
In an era where severe storms have become a perennial concern, natural disaster preparedness has grown significantly. In the winter of 2022-2023, a deadly blizzard in Upstate New York left people buried in their homes. In the spring of 2023,...
Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns
November 8, 2023
The integration of emerging technologies in emergency management holds the promise of enhancing response efficiency and accuracy. However, these technologies are challenging, particularly regarding legal and privacy concerns. As emergency managers adopt tools like data analytics, surveillance systems, and...
Article Out Loud – Case Study: Influenza Preparedness in Marin County
November 14, 2023
By MARY LILLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on November 18, 2009.How prepared are counties to manage the current influenza season? Revisit this 2009 case study to learn how one county in California assessed its...
Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience
November 21, 2023
By Emily Wasley, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on April 2018.Many communities have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms – resulting in the loss of...
Publisher’s Message: 25 Years of Domestic Preparedness
November 13, 2023
Some people dedicate and risk their lives to protect people they have never met, whether during domestic disasters or foreign wars. They find strength and determination to run toward danger as others run away. Veterans Day symbolizes that spirit as...
Article Out Loud – Ten Winter Issues Every City Should Address
November 15, 2023
By CRYSTAL KLINE AND KIM FULLER, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on March 12, 2014.After Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in February 2014, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory affected at least...
Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs
November 21, 2023
By Charles L. Werner, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on June 2018. Despite ongoing efforts to protect communities against attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on, this 2018 uncrewed aerial system...
Article Out Loud – Virginia – Using Social Media the Right Way
November 8, 2023
By Tanya Ferraro, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on February 5, 2014.Social media platforms may have changed, but the message in this 2014 article remain the same. Find ways to share life-saving information and engage...
Domestic Preparedness Journal
October 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Technology: Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It by Catherine L. Feinman; COVID-19 – Emergency Plans and Readiness Exercises by Rick Christ; Water and Wastewater Sector Perspectives by Elston Johnson; National Preparedness Efforts Among Tribal Communities by Lynda Zambrano and Catherine L. Feinman; Information Technology Sector Perspectives by Paul Galyen and Nathan DiPillo; Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives by Tanya Scherr and Dan Scherr; Emerging Technologies, Part 1 – Information and Communication by Ian Pleet; Emerging Technologies, Part 2 – Uncrewed Vehicles by Ian Pleet; Emerging Technologies, Part 3 – AI and Machine Learning by Ian Pleet;
Articles Out Loud
Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs
November 21, 2023
Despite ongoing efforts to protect communities against attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on, this 2018 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) checklist is still applicable today.
Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience
November 21, 2023
Many communities have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms – resulting in the loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure. The five steps shared in this 2018 article can help enhance climate resilience.
