Comprehensive planning documents are vitally important, but they can easily become simple “check-the-box” requirements that result in sizeable unread documents that sit on the shelves. Organizations must take steps to avoid this pitfall.
Public safety technologies are constantly evolving. Perhaps innovative concepts like “Bring Your Own Protection,” which researchers at George Mason University proposed in 2016, is a solution for today’s challenges.
What started as a new trend in patient care in 2005 continues today with robust medical training for the fire service to manage hazardous materials incidents such as chemical spills and biological hazards.
Infant and toddler life-sustaining feeding during disasters – via human milk and commercial infant formulas – requires a complex set of logistical and operational missions, including federal support and whole-community partnerships. Learn what organizations need to do.
The hands of the so-called Doomsday Clock are now set to 90 seconds to midnight, reflecting that experts believe the world is closer to a global nuclear catastrophe than it has ever been. All-hazards plans and threat assessments should reflect this potential increased threat.
A Domestic Preparedness report published in March 2014 revealed some misconceptions about a valuable National Guard resource. This article and accompanying report remove those misconceptions.
As the world realizes that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is likely here to stay, biosurveillance experts add to the lessons learned described in this 2013 article to enhance the detection and prevention of future pandemics.
Countless immigrants like Marco do not self-identify as labor trafficking victims, yet this increasing crime needs to be addressed. Learn how communities can better protect these vulnerable populations.
The current albuterol solution shortage crisis could impact tens of millions of individuals, families, and frontline providers. This article shares some actionable steps the healthcare sector and its partners can take to remedy the shortage and mitigate damage.
A peaceful protest can quickly turn to violence, and private-sector corporations sometimes get caught in the middle. Learn how one company ensures the safety of its personnel in this 2015 article.