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DHS, Army Partner to Provide New Chemical Security Laboratory Capability

Domestic Preparedness July 7, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security Science (DHS) and Technology Directorate announced that its Chemical Security Analysis Center (CSAC) opened a new experimental Chemical Security Laboratory in partnership with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This new space will help CSAC’s team

FEMA Needs to Improve Oversight and Management of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Property Acquisitions

Domestic Preparedness June 27, 2022

Through grants to states, FEMA uses the HMGP to purchase properties that are flood damaged or in flood-prone areas, demolish any structures on them, and ensure they are maintained forever as open space. FEMA has acquired more than 32,000 properties for open space since 1989.

USDA Announces New SARS-COV-2 Research Funding Opportunity Through the American Rescue Plan Act

Domestic Preparedness June 27, 2022

he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it will commit up to $24 million for research grants through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative and the National Science Foundation Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases program. These

FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Down to 6 Months of Age

Domestic Preparedness June 24, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include use in children down to 6 months of age.

June 2022

Domestic Preparedness June 22, 2022

Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Working Together: Partnership, Training, Funding & Tolerance, by Catherine L. Feinman; How the Best Get Better: Partnerships & a Trifecta Disaster by Judy Kruger & Scott Harris; The Risk-Based Approach to Hazardous Material/WMD Incidents, by Tony Mussorfiti; Public Safety Grant Programs Changes – A

DHS S&T Publishes the Resilient PNT Reference Architecture and Update to Conformance Framework

Domestic Preparedness June 14, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has published the Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Reference Architecture. The document incorporates modern cybersecurity principles to provide concepts and examples for building Next Generation Resilient PNT systems against current and future threats.

New Digital Indoor Mapping Capability Now Available for First Responders

Domestic Preparedness June 14, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate funded the development of a cloud-based capability that enables first responders to review and analyze indoor floor plans in real-time when responding to incidents.

Wildland Urban Interface: A Look at Issues and Resolutions

Domestic Preparedness June 13, 2022

FEMA/DHS/USFA developed the “Wildland Urban Interface: A Look at Issues and Resolutions” to stimulate action by raising awareness of the crisis that our nation faces related to wildfire in the wildland urban interface

Statement from HHS Secretary Becerra on the CDC Decision to Rescind the Order Requiring Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing Prior to Flight to the U.S.

Domestic Preparedness June 13, 2022

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that – based on science and available data – pre-departure COVID-19 testing for U.S.-bound air travelers will no longer be required

DHS S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards During Hurricane Season

Domestic Preparedness June 6, 2022

Extreme weather from hurricanes and tropical storms can devastate communities along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts, and the threat of subsequent hazard chemical releases can be just as deadly. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) actively anticipates and prepares for this possibility.

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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.

Article Out Loud – Ten Winter Issues Every City Should Address

November 15, 2023

After Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in February 2014, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory affected at least 26 states. Current plans still need to consider these 10 recommendations.

Article Out Loud – Case Study: Influenza Preparedness in Marin County

November 14, 2023

How prepared are counties to manage the current influenza season? Revisit this 2009 case study to learn how one county in California assessed its public health threats as cases of influenza and H1N1 rose.

Article Out Loud – Virginia – Using Social Media the Right Way

November 8, 2023

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 the public through innovative and interesting means.

Article Out Loud – Looking Ahead at Increasingly Frequent Unpredictable Weather

November 1, 2023

Deadly blizzards and violent tornado outbreaks recently occurred in areas that do not typically experience these events. Preparedness and response technologies can help manage the onslaught of unique weather emergencies and severe climate conditions.

Article Out Loud – Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns

November 1, 2023

This is Part 5 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This part focuses on the legal and privacy concerns with emerging technologies.

Article Out Loud – Resilient Communities – More Thank Just Grit

November 1, 2023

COVID-19 tested each community’s resilience against that and other simultaneous threats. This 2017 article points out, though, that improving preparedness and response capabilities requires more than just grit.

Article Out Loud – The Race to Interoperability

November 1, 2023

The Boston Marathon Bombing demonstrated the dedication, commitment, and strength of those who responded that day. The lessons learned from that event continue to strengthen community resilience as participants gather to focus on building interoperability within and between jurisdictions.

Article Out Loud – Local Security: The Forgotten Factor in Relief Operations

November 1, 2023

By Joseph W. Trindal, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on February 24, 2010. The 2010 earthquake in Haiti exposed many weaknesses in the local infrastructure. Learn how security gaps and concerns presented even more problems for the relief effort. Narrated by Elisa DeLeon. Listen

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DHS, Army Partner to Provide New Chemical Security Laboratory Capability

FEMA Needs to Improve Oversight and Management of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Property Acquisitions

USDA Announces New SARS-COV-2 Research Funding Opportunity Through the American Rescue Plan Act

FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Down to 6 Months of Age

June 2022

DHS S&T Publishes the Resilient PNT Reference Architecture and Update to Conformance Framework

New Digital Indoor Mapping Capability Now Available for First Responders

Wildland Urban Interface: A Look at Issues and Resolutions

Statement from HHS Secretary Becerra on the CDC Decision to Rescind the Order Requiring Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing Prior to Flight to the U.S.

DHS S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards During Hurricane Season

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Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs

Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience

Article Out Loud – Ten Winter Issues Every City Should Address

Article Out Loud – Case Study: Influenza Preparedness in Marin County

Article Out Loud – Virginia – Using Social Media the Right Way

Article Out Loud – Looking Ahead at Increasingly Frequent Unpredictable Weather

Article Out Loud – Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns

Article Out Loud – Resilient Communities – More Thank Just Grit

Article Out Loud – The Race to Interoperability

Article Out Loud – Local Security: The Forgotten Factor in Relief Operations

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