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DHS S&T Seeks Solutions for Mitigating Threats to Soft Targets

Domestic Preparedness March 17, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate announced a new solicitation to help mitigate threats toward soft targets and reduce attacks in crowded places. The Securing Soft Targets topic call is looking for cutting-edge solutions that can identify and mitigate new and emerging threats both in the United

Report to the Secretary of Homeland Security Domestic Violent Extremism Internal Review: Observations, Findings, and Recommendations

Domestic Preparedness March 14, 2022

At Secretary Mayorkas’ direction, a cross-Departmental working group of senior officials conducted a comprehensive review of how to best prevent, detect, and respond to potential threats related to domestic violent extremism within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

DHS S&T Seeks Information on Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Domestic Preparedness March 14, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate released a request for information about commercially available self-contained breathing apparatus to meet the needs of emergency responders. The technologies will be considered for inclusion in a market survey being conducted by S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory in collaboration

DHS S&T Awards Funding to Auburn University for Detection Canine Research and Development

Domestic Preparedness March 11, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate announced a $24 million contract, awarded over five years, to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine to support research & development in the detection canine field.

The TSA Federal Air Marshal Service recognizes its 60th anniversary

Domestic Preparedness March 9, 2022

2 March 1962, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy swore in the first class of 18 “Sky Marshals,” a special force of Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who volunteered and trained to protect U.S. aircraft and passengers from air piracy.

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Sudan and Extends and Redesignates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status

Domestic Preparedness March 9, 2022

Secretary Mayorkas made these decisions after consultation with interagency partners and careful consideration of the conditions in these countries. The designation of Sudan and South Sudan is based off of political unrest and armed conflict that have displaced millions of residence.

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

Domestic Preparedness March 9, 2022

This designation is based on both ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Ukraine that prevent Ukrainian nationals, and those of no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine, from returning to Ukraine safely. These conditions result from the full-scale Russian military invasion into Ukraine, which marks the

DHS S&T Seeks to Test Innovative First Responder Technologies at Urban OpEx 2022

Domestic Preparedness March 9, 2022

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate released a Request for Information seeking new and emerging technologies that first responders can experiment with and test in a realistic, urban setting.

DHS Designated as the Lead Federal Agency to Respond to Russia-Related Impacts to the United States

Domestic Preparedness March 9, 2022

The President has designated the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the lead Federal agency to coordinate domestic preparedness and response efforts related to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Rensselaer Research Teams Receive Funding To Further Understanding of Robotics

Domestic Preparedness March 3, 2022

Two School of Engineering projects secure nearly $900,000 from Department of Defense. These projects were chosen as they focus on modernization priorities set by the U.S. Department of Defense while strengthening U.S. manufacturing and empowering workers.

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Article Out Loud – Citizen Soldiers and American State Defense Forces

September 6, 2023

By JAMES P. HOWARD Ⅱ, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 06, 2023.Targeted-violent events threaten staff and students’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in public schools. However, the increasing frequency of these incidents raises concerns about the preparedness of incoming teachers and current staff to handle such

Article Out Loud – Bioterrorism – Could Smallpox Return?

September 6, 2023

Although smallpox was eradicated from its human population and reservoir, it is still in designated stockpiles controlled by two nations and possibly in other unknown locations. Learn about the possible threat and the need for greater preparedness and discussion.

Article Out Loud – The Great Melting Pot of Domestic Preparedness

September 6, 2023

Many emergency preparedness professionals want to make the nation safer and more secure. However, some of the same challenges described in this 2005 article, such as hospital staffing, still need to be addressed.

Article Out Loud – Pandemic Influenza: A Catastrophe in Waiting?

September 6, 2023

An emergency medicine physician shared this in-depth article in 2005 outlining 10 key action items needed to protect communities during a pandemic. Will these actions be implemented before the next pandemic?

Article Out Loud – The Three Ts of Terrorism – Finding the Facts in the News

August 23, 2023

The “three Ts of terrorism” described in this 2011 article remain critical components for analyzing a terrorist attack and finding information to help determine the source of the attack.

Article Out Loud – Finding Comfort Around the World

August 23, 2023

The Hospital Ship USNS Comfort has been carrying out disaster-relief, humanitarian-assistance, and combat-casualty missions since 1987. Learn about this floating hospital’s capabilities from this 2011 article.

Article Out Loud – Targeted Violence in Schools: Are Future Educators Prepared?

August 23, 2023

Targeted-violent events threaten staff and students’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in public schools. However, the increasing frequency of these incidents raises concerns about the preparedness of incoming teachers and current staff to handle such incidents.

Article Out Loud – Fireproofing the Future: Safeguarding Against Wildfires

August 23, 2023

July 2023 was the world’s hottest recorded month in history. Increasing heat events increase the risk of wildfires. However, good land and waste management practices can significantly prevent and mitigate the risk and consequences of these events.

Article Out Loud – Deploying With Adult Non-Prescription Medication Kits

August 16, 2023

The availability of non-prescription medications may mean the difference between a successful deployment and needing to return home ahead of schedule. As such, first responders should consider non-prescription medication kits as part of their pre-deployment planning.

Article Out Loud – Preparedness & Progress for Emerging Pathogenic Threats

August 16, 2023

This 2014 article describes the goals and challenges that the world would soon face with COVID-19. Revisit this article to prepare for, identify, and prevent the spread of the next public health threat.

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P.O. Box 285

Del Valle, TX 78617-9998

Editorial Statement

Founded in 1998, Domestic Preparedness continues to be a pioneering thought leader in the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery space. The multidisciplinary editorial focus helps professionals acquire critical information to develop collaborative, real-world solutions. With relevant, multidisciplinary, whole-community intelligence from the front lines, practitioners can learn from diverse perspectives. The authoritative, practitioner-centered, multimedia information platform disseminates intelligence the way busy management-level public- and private-sector professionals want to learn. This is the trusted source for content written by practitioners, for practitioners, with relevant, real-world best practices.

DomesticPreparedness.com, the Domestic Preparedness Journal and the Weekly Brief include facts, views, opinions, and recommendations of individuals and organizations deemed of interest. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M University System do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of, or otherwise endorse, these views, facts, opinions or recommendations.

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