Small Steps Toward Long-Term Power Outage Preparedness
Deborah Link
January 29, 2020
Although a long-term, widespread power outage may not be a top priority in community preparedness plans, many communities have considered the devastating effects of such a scenario. A long-term power outage, for the purpose of this article, is defined as one that lasts from the time regular and emergency resources are depleted to a year – or even longer. The cause of the power outage could be any of the following: an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from any source, a cascading event after a smaller area is affected by some type of power system intrusion or attack, or any other threat or hazard that could cause a power outage.
Ever-Evolving Preparedness Challenges
Catherine L. Feinman
January 29, 2020
Emerging threats of yesteryear seemed unrealistic, so allocating funds and resources to such
threats was not a priority for many agencies and organizations. Today, some of those “unrealistic”
scenarios have become almost commonplace. As a result, having a three-day kit, knowing how to stop the
bleed, and training for an active shooter event no longer seem unusual. However, communities are still
generally greatly unprepared for what is yet to come tomorrow.
Family Child Care Emergency Preparedness
Jillian Ritter
January 22, 2020
Many families depend on child care providers to care for their children so parents can work and go to school. Parents often choose family child care because of the appeal of a home-like environment, smaller group sizes, and greater opportunity for flexible hours. However, they must be equipped with information and resources to better protect infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Letter to the Publisher & Poll
James M. Rush Sr.
January 16, 2020
Dear DomPrep Readers,On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, I published a six month review along with a publisher message. I received a thought provoking reply from Mr. James Rush that I
Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks: Paris Attacks of 2015
Robert Mueck
January 15, 2020
On 21 October 2019, the French anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office announced that the investigation into the 2015 terror attacks in Paris, France, had concluded. It took French authorities four years to complete the investigation. The attacks targeted outdoor cafes, a stadium, and a concert hall – resulting in 130 deaths and another 352 injured. The investigation revealed that a larger jihadist cell was behind the complex coordinated terrorist attacks (CCTA), reaching across Europe but particularly Belgium, which was later also targeted by the cell. The result of the French investigation has led to the indictments of at least 20 suspects and the discovery of many lessons learned.
Triggered Collapse, Part 1: A Nation Unprepared
Drew Miller
January 8, 2020
As numerous past disasters and government exercises have indicated, many people will take advantage
of overwhelmed police to loot and maraud. “Preppers” are well aware of this threat, but it may be
politically incorrect for government officials to honestly address lawlessness and risk offending
voters, so they lack preparation for the problem of gangs and armed marauders looting and killing in the
wake of a big disaster that overwhelms first responders.
