Effective, timely, and unified communication across jurisdictions is essential for saving lives. The 2015 ExxonMobil refinery explosion highlighted the urgent need for coordinated, cross-jurisdictional alerting. Emergency managers, public safety officials, and policymakers must come together to prioritize a fully integrated alerting system. It is no longer a luxury but a life-and-death necessity.
Full article by Soraya Sutherlin, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness. Effective, timely, and unified communication across jurisdictions is essential for saving lives. The 2015 ExxonMobil refinery explosion highlighted […]
Most available data do not support the misconception that large-scale events lead to increased human trafficking. Rather, available evidence underscores a harsh truth: Human trafficking is a pervasive problem every day, not just when large events come to town.
Full article by Madeline Mann and Lindsey Lane, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, November 27, 2024. Most available data do not support the misconception that large-scale events lead […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has classified the Sovereign Citizen movement as a domestic terrorist threat. To prepare law enforcement officials and other public safety agencies for the risks associated with this movement, agencies need to revise policies, procedures, and training to be more effective in handling encounters with extremist movements.
Full article by Anthony âTonyâ Mottola and Richard Schoeberl, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness.The Federal Bureau of Investigation has classified the Sovereign Citizen movement as a domestic terrorist […]
In the base camp of his fifth federally declared disaster this year, a disaster finance coordinator reflects on a friendâs recent question: âHow can I best help in a disaster?â His answer might be surprising: be selfish and small-minded.
After the conclusion of a large-scale event, the planning for its next iteration starts again. If the public doesnât notice emergency managementâs moving parts during an event, itâs a success.
Full article by David C. Williams II, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness. In the base camp of his fifth federally declared disaster this year, a disaster finance coordinator […]