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DHS Investigation Leads to Three Indictments Against China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Employees for Fentanyl Trafficking

Domestic Preparedness October 9, 2023

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas detailed efforts by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to disrupt the fentanyl precursor chemical supply chain. Working in concert with federal partners, HSI agents and CBP officers investigated and interdicted precursor

CBP Accounted for Its Firearms but Did Not Always Account for Ammunition or Monitor Storage Facilities

Domestic Preparedness October 3, 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accounted for firearms but did not always maintain accurate records for firearm locations or quantities of ammunition, as required. During the physical inventory of firearms in storage at 12 sites, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) identified 126 firearms not located at the address

TSA stopped over 1,800 firearms at airport checkpoints nationwide during the third quarter of 2023; expects to surpass last year’s record of 6,542 firearm interceptions by the end of the year

Domestic Preparedness October 3, 2023

During the first three quarters of 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 5,072 firearms at airport security checkpoints, and at the current rate, the agency will surpass last year’s record 6,542 firearms prevented from getting onboard aircraft.

DHS Does Not Have Assurance That All Migrants Can be Located Once Released into the United States

Domestic Preparedness September 18, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security has limited ability to track migrants’ post-release addresses accurately and effectively. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) cannot always obtain and does not always record migrant addresses, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does not always validate migrant addresses prior to migrant release into the United

Homeland Security Advisory Council Meets and Reports Findings on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Workforce Adaptation, and the Homeland Security Grant Program

Domestic Preparedness September 18, 2023

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas convened the fourth in-person meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). The Council discussed the Department’s progress on AI, workforce adaptation, and the Homeland Security Grant Program. Additionally, Secretary Mayorkas officially swore in Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley to the

FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants

Domestic Preparedness September 11, 2023

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action approving and authorizing for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Today’s actions relate to updated mRNA vaccines for 2023-2024 manufactured

Department of Energy Announces $112.4 Million for Research to Support National Biopreparedness and Response

Domestic Preparedness September 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $112.4 million in funding for 10 research projects for the Biopreparedness Research Virtual Environment (BRaVE) initiative. These projects will support national biopreparedness and response capabilities that can be advanced with DOE’s distinctive capabilities.

NIST Seeks Input on Implementation of National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

Domestic Preparedness September 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a Request for Information seeking public input on how best to implement the U.S. Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET).

DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

Domestic Preparedness September 11, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The TVTP Grant Program, administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and the Federal Emergency Management

Preparing United States Critical Infrastructure for Today’s Evolving Water Crises

Domestic Preparedness September 5, 2023

Water crises threaten the security and resilience of our nation’s critical infrastructure. This report identifies the challenges we are confronted with and provides recommendations to address them. The NIAC has several recommendations. VIEW FULL REPORT

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

March 12, 2025

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

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

March 5, 2025

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

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

March 5, 2025

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,

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

February 26, 2025

This is an article by Chas Eby, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 26, 2025. 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

Article Out Loud – Elevating Law Enforcement Training Standards

February 26, 2025

This is an article by Richard Schoeberl and Anthony “Tony” Mottola, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 26, 2025. Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model implements the use

Article Out Loud – Elevating Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Exercises with Realistic Patient Simulation

February 19, 2025

This is an article by Kathryn Romanchuk and Ben Kobliner, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 19, 2025. Overlooked until disaster strikes, many emergency management departments struggle with personnel and budgetary constraints, yet the demand placed on these departments continues to increase. Learn how hospitals and health systems

Article Out Loud – Back to the Basics: Navigating Crisis Leadership

February 19, 2025

This is an article by Andrew Pence, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 19, 2025. From historic catastrophes to today’s challenges, crises pose significant public threats. Learn how organizational leaders can build greater resilience, enhance performance, and lead effectively when it matters most, by returning to the basics

Article Out Loud – U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization: Emergency Preparedness Implications

February 12, 2025

This is an article by Tanya M . Scherr, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 12, 2025. As the U.S. contemplates withdrawing its membership from the World Health Organization, there are potential impacts to both local and global emergency preparedness and response to consider. Learn how emergency managers

Article Out Loud – Imagining the U.S. Without Power: A Dual-World EMP Exercise

February 12, 2025

This is an article by Charles (Chuck) L. Manto, K. Luke Reiner, and Dave Hunt, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 12, 2025. A dual-world tabletop exercise simulating an electromagnetic pulse event in Chicopee, Massachusetts, revealed startling discrepancies in outcomes between the city’s current preparedness and a moderate-preparedness

Article Out Loud – The Forefront of Innovation in Training & Exercises: Disaster Gaming

February 12, 2025

This is an article by Arthur J. Simental, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 12, 2025. Disaster wargaming may significantly change the future of tabletop exercises in emergency management and homeland security. Long used effectively to win and prevent wars throughout history, wargaming offers more realistic and engaging

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Author Archive

DHS Investigation Leads to Three Indictments Against China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Employees for Fentanyl Trafficking

CBP Accounted for Its Firearms but Did Not Always Account for Ammunition or Monitor Storage Facilities

TSA stopped over 1,800 firearms at airport checkpoints nationwide during the third quarter of 2023; expects to surpass last year’s record of 6,542 firearm interceptions by the end of the year

DHS Does Not Have Assurance That All Migrants Can be Located Once Released into the United States

Homeland Security Advisory Council Meets and Reports Findings on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Workforce Adaptation, and the Homeland Security Grant Program

FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants

Department of Energy Announces $112.4 Million for Research to Support National Biopreparedness and Response

NIST Seeks Input on Implementation of National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

Preparing United States Critical Infrastructure for Today’s Evolving Water Crises

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

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

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

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

Article Out Loud – Elevating Law Enforcement Training Standards

Article Out Loud – Elevating Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Exercises with Realistic Patient Simulation

Article Out Loud – Back to the Basics: Navigating Crisis Leadership

Article Out Loud – U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization: Emergency Preparedness Implications

Article Out Loud – Imagining the U.S. Without Power: A Dual-World EMP Exercise

Article Out Loud – The Forefront of Innovation in Training & Exercises: Disaster Gaming

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