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Cost Analysis: Protecting the Grid and Electronics from an EMP

Because modern societies are increasingly reliant on electronics, they are more vulnerable to the effects of an electromagnetic pulse event. As nations move to electrify their critical infrastructure and essential services, the cascading effects of a power grid disruption increase their vulnerability.

Article Out Loud – Cost Analysis: Protecting the Grid and Electronics from an EMP

This is an article by the Foundation for Infrastructure Resilience, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, March 12, 2025. Because modern societies are increasingly reliant on electronics, they are more vulnerable to the effects of an electromagnetic pulse event. Learn how cascading effects of a power grid disruption increase nations’ vulnerability, as they move to electrify their critical infrastructure and essential services.

Beyond the Showcase: Strengthening Biosecurity at Livestock Exhibitions

Dirt arena floor with banners in livestock exhibition hall during daylight. The floor of a dirt arena is visible, surrounded by colorful banners hanging on the walls under bright lights.Hazards and risks associated with state and local fairs mirror those of other high-attendance events—medical emergencies, mass casualty incidents, and other public safety risks. However, within the food and agriculture sector lies an additional risk: the spread of animal diseases, which can have catastrophic consequences.

Article Out Loud – Beyond the Showcase: Strengthening Biosecurity at Livestock Exhibitions

This is an article by Joshua Dise, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, March 5, 2025. Hazards and risks associated with state and local fairs mirror those of other high-attendance events—medical emergencies, mass casualty incidents, and other public safety risks. However, within the food and agriculture sector lies an additional risk: the spread of animal diseases, which can have catastrophic consequences. Learn about the ever-present risk and threat of animal disease transmission.

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity Events: Critical Education Components

When considering cyberattack risk, understanding the primacy of the human factor is central in developing plans for continuity of operations and incident response. With the increasing cost of data breaches, it is increasingly important to educate users on best practices and to employ robust security programs.

Article Out Loud – The Human Factor in Cybersecurity Events: Critical Education Components

This is an article by Dan Scherr and Tanya Scherr, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, March 5, 2025. When considering cyberattack risk, understanding the primacy of the human factor is central in developing plans for continuity of operations and incident response. With the increasing cost of data breaches, it is all the more important to educate users on best practices and to employ robust security programs. Learn how to fortify your organization’s cybersecurity against the human factor.

Editor’s Note: Maximize Training, Minimize Risk

The December 2024 edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal provides insight into the intersection of AI and emergency preparedness. With their exponentially increasing speed of development, existing, emerging, and not-yet-created technologies must all be part of the planning process in 2025 and beyond.

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

While initially useful, the term ā€œall hazardsā€ 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 ā€œhazard agnostic.ā€

Article Out Loud – Emergency Management has Evolved: Why the All-Hazards Era is Over

This is an article by Chas Eby, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 26, 2025. While initially useful, the term ā€œall hazardsā€ 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 ā€œhazard agnostic.ā€ Learn how this new model prepares emergency managers for a wide range of evolving threats through a properly resourced, flexible, and scalable approach.
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