From natural disasters to sophisticated cyberthreats, the risks to public safety are evolving fast. As unexpected events can strike at any moment, the systems designed to protect people – 911 call centers – face unprecedented challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape by increasing efficiencies and risks. Learn about the benefits and challenges AI-driven 911 systems pose for communities.
Full article by Michael Breslin, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 11, 2024. In this feature article, a retired federal law enforcement senior executive describes how artificial […]
Full article by Catherine L. Feinman, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 11, 2024. In this feature article, the editor-in-chief of Domestic Preparedness shares her key takeaways from a […]
Preparing for any special event includes many unknowns. When an event involves national security, the stakes are even higher. Public safety agencies have been sharing their lessons learned and providing recommendations to prepare the nation for the upcoming election events. Read some of the takeaways they shared at the D.C. Interoperability Summit.
Each September, communities across the United States reexamine their preparedness goals and resources during National Preparedness Month. By educating and empowering individuals and families to prepare for emergencies, communities can be better positioned to face any disaster. In 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency urges people to “Start a Conversation” but make sure the information is presented in a way that others can understand.
Full article by Ian Pleet, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 4, 2024. In this feature article, an emergency management professional highlights the country’s preparedness goals and […]
When community leaders in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery invest in engagements with community members, the return on investment can be measured in lives, properties, and money saved. The authors in this August edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal describe ways to strengthen the entire community against known and not-yet-known threats.
Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Community Engagement – Strength in Numbers by Catherine L. Feinman; Lessons in Social Media – Preparing Kids and Community Leaders for Disasters by Patricia Frost and Michael Prasad; Return on Investments in Public Engagement by June Isaacson Kailes; Realizing the Power of Community in Disaster Recovery by Aaron Clark-Ginsberg; Bridging Preparedness: State Medication Reserves for Pandemics and Beyond by Angie Im; Dual-World Tabletop Exercises – Addressing Unmet Infrastructure Needs by Charles (Chuck) L. Manto; A Homeland Vulnerability Continues by Robert C. Hutchinson; and Vulnerability and Exploitation – Human Trafficking After Natural Disasters by Benjamin Thomas Greer.
Disasters inherently come with known and unknown threats. One looming emerging threat is human trafficking because traffickers capitalize on the vulnerability these events create to exploit victims. However, when properly trained, emergency management and disaster responders are uniquely positioned to identify, prevent, and mitigate exploitation before and after an emergency.
Full article by Benjamin Thomas Greer and Nathan DiPillo, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 28, 2024.In this feature article, a subject matter expert in the field of […]
From natural disasters to sophisticated cyberthreats, the risks to public safety are evolving fast. As unexpected events can strike at any moment, the systems designed to protect people – 911 call centers – face unprecedented challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape by increasing efficiencies and risks. Learn about the benefits and challenges AI-driven 911 systems pose for communities. 
Full article by Michael Breslin, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 11, 2024. In this feature article, a retired federal law enforcement senior executive describes how artificial […] 
Preparing for any special event includes many unknowns. When an event involves national security, the stakes are even higher. Public safety agencies have been sharing their lessons learned and providing recommendations to prepare the nation for the upcoming election events. Read some of the takeaways they shared at the D.C. Interoperability Summit. 
Each September, communities across the United States reexamine their preparedness goals and resources during National Preparedness Month. By educating and empowering individuals and families to prepare for emergencies, communities can be better positioned to face any disaster. In 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency urges people to “Start a Conversation” but make sure the information is presented in a way that others can understand. 
When community leaders in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery invest in engagements with community members, the return on investment can be measured in lives, properties, and money saved. The authors in this August edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal describe ways to strengthen the entire community against known and not-yet-known threats. 
Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Community Engagement – Strength in Numbers by Catherine L. Feinman; Lessons in Social Media – Preparing Kids and Community Leaders for Disasters by Patricia Frost and Michael Prasad; Return on Investments in Public Engagement by June Isaacson Kailes; Realizing the Power of Community in Disaster Recovery by Aaron Clark-Ginsberg; Bridging Preparedness: State Medication Reserves for Pandemics and Beyond by Angie Im; Dual-World Tabletop Exercises – Addressing Unmet Infrastructure Needs by Charles (Chuck) L. Manto; A Homeland Vulnerability Continues by Robert C. Hutchinson; and Vulnerability and Exploitation – Human Trafficking After Natural Disasters by Benjamin Thomas Greer. 
Disasters inherently come with known and unknown threats. One looming emerging threat is human trafficking because traffickers capitalize on the vulnerability these events create to exploit victims. However, when properly trained, emergency management and disaster responders are uniquely positioned to identify, prevent, and mitigate exploitation before and after an emergency. 