A Revised Definition of Homeland Security
Judson Freed
May 31, 2017
A top-down approach provides guidance and support from federal agencies to local jurisdictions. A bottom-up approach ensures that local needs are being heard at the top. However, when local agencies are tasked with national security efforts, more guidance and support may be needed from above. It is time to
prioritize resources, measure preparedness and response capabilities, and build and support national
capabilities locally by redefining homeland security in today’s environment.
Personal Protective Equipment for Use in a Filovirus Disease Outbreak
Domestic Preparedness
May 30, 2017
Filoviruses (Ebola and Marburg) are highly contagious pathogens, which cause severe and often fatal illness in humans. Health workers are at increased risk of infection because of their close and
Global Health and the Future Role of the United States
Domestic Preparedness
May 27, 2017
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a committee to identify global health priorities in light of current and emerging global health threats and challenges. The resulting report
Partner Roles and Responsibilities for Securing Our Schools
Domestic Preparedness
May 25, 2017
The Secure Schools Alliance Research and Education organization has released the second brief in its new toolkit for K-12 learning institutions and law enforcement – Securing Our Schools – entitled, “Partner Roles
Federal Grant Programs – Why They Are Still Needed
Andrew Roszak and Judson Freed
May 24, 2017
On 16 May 2017, Domestic Preparedness hosted a podcast recording with a panel of subject matter experts to discuss the topic of federal grant funding. The Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program focuses federal funds on dense urban areas where threats and consequences of attacks are significant. By enhancing the planning, training, and resources in these high-risk areas, the nation as a whole is more prepared for terrorist and other threats. By building and sustaining capabilities in these critical areas, all communities benefit. This podcast addresses potential federal budget cuts to the program, but these subject matter experts explain how cuts to the UASI program would be short sighted. As with any program, it has its flaws, but the regional collaborative support capabilities that it builds are an essential component to national homeland security protection. Listen to hear more.
Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community
Domestic Preparedness
May 20, 2017
In his statement to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Daniel R. Coats, director of national intelligence, offers his assessment of threats to U.S. national security. Some key threats discussed include
Weathering the Storm: A Hurricane Planning, Response and Recovery Toolkit for Healthcare Facilities, Updated 2017
Domestic Preparedness
May 18, 2017
Weathering the Storm, the New Jersey Hospital Association’s Hurricane Planning, Response and Recovery Toolkit is designed to assist healthcare facilities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the potential
A Failure to Over-Communicate
Terry Hastings
May 10, 2017
Emergency managers (and others) often fail to truly engage and educate their various stakeholders.
With numerous competing priorities and a vast array of information outlets to contend with, getting a
message to resonate requires more effort than ever before. As such, emergency managers must be willing
to over-communicate and explore new ways to educate people. Much like disaster preparedness,
communication is an ongoing process that requires a sustained commitment.
Hurricane Sandy: Houses of Worship and Charitable Organizations Recovery Task Force
Domestic Preparedness
May 6, 2017
This report describes the comprehensive data analysis of damages that faith-based and nonprofit organizations sustained after Hurricane Sandy and the type of recovery aid available after the storm. The report
Native Community Resilience Leaps Forward
Lynda Zambrano
May 3, 2017
As in any community, a solid network of partnerships is needed to address the specific needs of its community members. Native American and Alaska Native populations span the nation, but
