By RICK CHRIST, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, October 04, 2023.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, plans’ failures had little to do with the genomic sequence of the virus and more about what these plans were not: familiar, equitable and inclusive, interconnected and scalable, clear and actionable, and resilient.
Narrated by Madison Leeves.

Rick Christ
Rick Christ advises emergency management agencies and healthcare preparedness organizations worldwide on training and exercises. He has been designated a Master Exercise Practitioner and a Professional Continuity Practitioner by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designs, delivers, and evaluates exercises for state and local governments. He is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and an apostle for continuous improvement. Christ is a senior consultant with Crisis Prevention and Response, Inc.
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