Many faith-based organizations have disaster response and recovery components as major elements of their own missions. By partnering with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, faith-based groups can coordinate locally to support response and restoration efforts, as well as provide mental health and spiritual care when resources are critically needed.
Despite small local governments being overrun with malware, ransomware, and myriad other threats,
it is difficult to find experienced cybersecurity professionals. Meanwhile, students search for
nonexistent entry-level jobs. One Washington State-based nonprofit is seeking to close this
cybersecurity gap.
Given 20 years of pandemic planning, is it not surprising when people ask, âWhy were we not ready?â
This question should be explored whether the time has come to put the country on a warlike footing for
pandemic response with a coherent, institutionalized, and tested pandemic policy.
Emergency preparedness professionals continually strive to protect the lives and health of those within their communities. This October edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal describes how some professionals are doing that.
Over the past two and a half years, most emergency preparedness professionals experienced some level of virtual work, even at emergency operations centers (EOC). And it appears that some aspects of working virtually is here to stay â including during a response. This article describes some lessons learned from one emergency manager tasked with running a virtual EOC.
The term âwhole communityâ is frequently used in preparedness materials and discussions. In
practice, though, how often is the whole community represented and all community resources considered?
Here are some key resources that should not be overlooked.
Building resource capacity involves research, planning, and execution that should begin now. Identifying potential dangers, considering âwhat ifâ scenarios, capitalizing on other events and incidents, and overcoming barriers are key components for building resilient communities. This article explains how to get started.
When intentional acts of violence occur, people often wonder if the incident was preventable. For example, after a mass shooting killed 19 students and 2 teachers in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, many were questioning the predictability of the gunmanâs actions and the decision-making process of the responders. This article examines these questions.
It is impressive to see how emergency preparedness professionals across disciplines constantly juggle numerous tasks and projects while balancing the needs of everyone they serve. In addition to managing their […]
Effective trainings are ones where the participants remember and later implement what they learned
into their daily operations. Not everyone knows how they would respond in a true emergency. However,
some trainings provide a more realistic glimpse into disaster scenarios than others. This first-hand
account describes what it was like for one participant inside a hospital training facility.
Many faith-based organizations have disaster response and recovery components as major elements of their own missions. By partnering with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, faith-based groups can coordinate locally to support response and restoration efforts, as well as provide mental health and spiritual care when resources are critically needed. 
Despite small local governments being overrun with malware, ransomware, and myriad other threats,
it is difficult to find experienced cybersecurity professionals. Meanwhile, students search for
nonexistent entry-level jobs. One Washington State-based nonprofit is seeking to close this
cybersecurity gap. 
Given 20 years of pandemic planning, is it not surprising when people ask, âWhy were we not ready?â
This question should be explored whether the time has come to put the country on a warlike footing for
pandemic response with a coherent, institutionalized, and tested pandemic policy. 
Emergency preparedness professionals continually strive to protect the lives and health of those within their communities. This October edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal describes how some professionals are doing that. 
Over the past two and a half years, most emergency preparedness professionals experienced some level of virtual work, even at emergency operations centers (EOC). And it appears that some aspects of working virtually is here to stay â including during a response. This article describes some lessons learned from one emergency manager tasked with running a virtual EOC. 
The term âwhole communityâ is frequently used in preparedness materials and discussions. In
practice, though, how often is the whole community represented and all community resources considered?
Here are some key resources that should not be overlooked. 
Building resource capacity involves research, planning, and execution that should begin now. Identifying potential dangers, considering âwhat ifâ scenarios, capitalizing on other events and incidents, and overcoming barriers are key components for building resilient communities. This article explains how to get started. 
When intentional acts of violence occur, people often wonder if the incident was preventable. For example, after a mass shooting killed 19 students and 2 teachers in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, many were questioning the predictability of the gunmanâs actions and the decision-making process of the responders. This article examines these questions. 
Effective trainings are ones where the participants remember and later implement what they learned
into their daily operations. Not everyone knows how they would respond in a true emergency. However,
some trainings provide a more realistic glimpse into disaster scenarios than others. This first-hand
account describes what it was like for one participant inside a hospital training facility. 