Article Out Loud

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.

This 2013 article explains how lone-wolf attacks differ from those committed by terrorist organizations. Such attacks can be difficult to detect, but there are preventive strategies to consider.

Being able to recreate complex hazardous materials incidents in a classroom setting teaches life-saving lessons in a safe environment. Advances in virtual and augmented reality training systems provide instructors with new tools to train the next generation of first responders.

Events such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or tornados can cause widespread damage. This 2007 article describes the management challenges related to debris removal after such destructive events.

Data breaches have long-term consequences and reinvigorates the privacy vs. security debate. This 2015 article shares both sides of the privacy/security debate and shows why there is no simple solution.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, about half of American adults reported feeling lonely. A lack of engagement can have serious health effects for socially isolated individuals and implications for the work of emergency management professionals.