Terrorism Archives

Role of Local Government in Counter-Radicalization

Romeo Lavarias September 9, 2015

The war against terror cannot be won solely on the battlefield, but instead must be fought with a counter-radicalization strategy. Implemented at the local level (i.e., mayor’s, sheriff’s, and/or governor’s offices), with the coordinated effort of federal, state, and local organizations, this strategy could address and counter the critical factors

Screening Risk Analysis Tools for Resilience of Critical Infrastructure & Regions

Jerry P. Brashear, Paula Scalingi and Ryan Colker August 19, 2015

Resilience, a central element in any recovery, is established before potentially disastrous events. Twenty-one federally sponsored risk methods and tools were screened for possible use as the core of a defensible, repeatable risk/resilience management process that would capture the greatest benefits for available budgets. None was fully ready for this

New York City’s Commodities Distribution & Recovery Planning

Paula M. Carlson and Thomas F. Healy August 5, 2015

When planning and training for major disasters, communities often place more emphasis on the response rather than the recovery effort. However, it is critical that the recovery effort begins concurrent to the response in order for communities to be more resilient. New York City recognized this need and exercised one

Local Public Health’s Role in Large-Scale Chemical Incidents

Rachel Schulman July 22, 2015

Public health departments play, or have the ability to play, a key role in large-scale incidents caused by hazardous materials. By clearly defining their roles and collaborating with local partners, health departments have the ability to help emergency planners and responders prevent, mitigate, plan for, and respond to chemical hazards

Response Management: Back to Basics

Stephen Grainer July 22, 2015

When a seemingly unrealistic incident occurs, emergency managers must be equipped with the base knowledge necessary to respond to the previously unknown scenario. Acronyms are a good way to remember what to do when stress levels are high and time is short. By getting back to the basics, managers are

No Defensive Strategy to Address a Growing Terrorist Threat

Richard Schoeberl July 22, 2015

As the Islamic State group increases its threats around the world, the United States is grossly unprepared to track radicalized members and sympathizers, or to even know how many there are in the United States and abroad. At this point, an international coalition effort is the best hope for thwarting this unpredictable, yet

Dangerous Suicides

Stuart K. Cameron July 15, 2015

Although most suicides injure only the suicide victims themselves, others may cause injury to anyone within close proximity. With law enforcement officers typically being the first on the scene of such incidents, they should be aware of the hazards and be able to recognize the signs of potential residual threats.

What It Takes to Be a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Professional

Raphael Barishansky July 15, 2015

In the relatively young subspecialty of public health emergency preparedness, effective public health preparedness managers mustentify the essential elements of their roles and the skills or requirements necessary to be effective in their positions. Although there is no set recipe for success, diverse and field-related skills are a must.

Apples & Oranges – Understanding Curies & REM in Radiation Sources

Jeffrey Williams July 8, 2015

Hazardous materials personnel are faced with a broad range of chemical, biological, and radiological hazards. However, not all hazards are equal, nor are similar quantities. Responders who encounter radiological materials need to know the relationship of quantity and biological impact of specific materials by first understanding the terminology of measurement units.

What Baltimore’s Recent Civil Unrest Can Teach Emergency Planners

Anthony S. Mangeri June 30, 2015

When civil unrest erupts, emergency planners must look beyond the riot itself to understand how the riots culminated, who the key antagonists were, and what can be done to improve planning and response for future outbreaks of violence. In Baltimore, officials are talking in order to accomplish all three of

Civil Disturbance Resilience-Planning, Technology & Partnerships

Vincent B. Davis June 3, 2015

A peaceful protest can quickly turn to violence, as was seen recently in Ferguson, Missouri, and in Baltimore, Maryland. One industry-leading company applied lessons learned from its previous experiences with civil unrest to ensure the safety of its personnel and promote resilience within the thousands of communities it serves.

How to Deploy an Ethical Cybercommunications Program

Anyck Turgeon May 27, 2015

Cybercommunications 101: How to deploy an effective cybercommunications program as part of an emergency, disaster recovery, and business continuity effort. As more common, daily-use devices become automated, the risk of cybersabbotage and cyberattacks increases, so planners must take measures to prevent harm to their efforts, personnel, agencies, and organizations.

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