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DHS Does Not Have Assurance That All Migrants Can be Located Once Released into the United States

Bonnie-Admin September 18, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security has limited ability to track migrants’ post-release addresses accurately and effectively. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) cannot always obtain and does not always record migrant addresses, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does not always validate migrant addresses prior to migrant release into the United

Homeland Security Advisory Council Meets and Reports Findings on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Workforce Adaptation, and the Homeland Security Grant Program

Bonnie-Admin September 18, 2023

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas convened the fourth in-person meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). The Council discussed the Department’s progress on AI, workforce adaptation, and the Homeland Security Grant Program. Additionally, Secretary Mayorkas officially swore in Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley to the

FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants

Bonnie-Admin September 11, 2023

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action approving and authorizing for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Today’s actions relate to updated mRNA vaccines for 2023-2024 manufactured

Department of Energy Announces $112.4 Million for Research to Support National Biopreparedness and Response

Bonnie-Admin September 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $112.4 million in funding for 10 research projects for the Biopreparedness Research Virtual Environment (BRaVE) initiative. These projects will support national biopreparedness and response capabilities that can be advanced with DOE’s distinctive capabilities.

NIST Seeks Input on Implementation of National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

Bonnie-Admin September 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a Request for Information seeking public input on how best to implement the U.S. Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET).

DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

Bonnie-Admin September 11, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The TVTP Grant Program, administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Preparing United States Critical Infrastructure for Today’s Evolving Water Crises

Bonnie-Admin September 5, 2023

Water crises threaten the security and resilience of our nation’s critical infrastructure. This report identifies the challenges we are confronted with and provides recommendations to address them. The NIAC has several recommendations. VIEW FULL REPORT

Infamous Chisel

Bonnie-Admin September 5, 2023

A collection of components associated with Sandworm designed to enable remote access and exfiltrate information from Android phones.

Alerting is a Local Decision

Bonnie-Admin September 5, 2023

The IPAWS Office continues to receive reports that Alerting Authorities (AAs) declined to use the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to alert and warn the public, because the incident did not meet FEMA emergency requirements.

DHS Awards $14.9M to 15 U.S. Small Businesses for R&D Prototypes

Bonnie-Admin September 5, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program awarded a total of $14,994,521 to 15 small businesses to further develop technologies intended to support homeland security mission needs. Based on the feasibility of the technologies demonstrated in their Phase I efforts, each Phase II awardee received approximately

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Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience

November 21, 2023

Many communities have been impacted by “acute climate shocks” such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms – resulting in the loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure. The five steps shared in this 2018 article can help enhance climate resilience.

Article Out Loud – Ten Winter Issues Every City Should Address

November 15, 2023

After Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in February 2014, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory affected at least 26 states. Current plans still need to consider these 10 recommendations.

Article Out Loud – Case Study: Influenza Preparedness in Marin County

November 14, 2023

How prepared are counties to manage the current influenza season? Revisit this 2009 case study to learn how one county in California assessed its public health threats as cases of influenza and H1N1 rose.

Article Out Loud – Virginia – Using Social Media the Right Way

November 8, 2023

Social media platforms may have changed, but the message in this 2014 article remain the same. Find ways to share life-saving information and engage the public through innovative and interesting means.

Article Out Loud – Looking Ahead at Increasingly Frequent Unpredictable Weather

November 1, 2023

Deadly blizzards and violent tornado outbreaks recently occurred in areas that do not typically experience these events. Preparedness and response technologies can help manage the onslaught of unique weather emergencies and severe climate conditions.

Article Out Loud – Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns

November 1, 2023

This is Part 5 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This part focuses on the legal and privacy concerns with emerging technologies.

Article Out Loud – Resilient Communities – More Thank Just Grit

November 1, 2023

COVID-19 tested each community’s resilience against that and other simultaneous threats. This 2017 article points out, though, that improving preparedness and response capabilities requires more than just grit.

Article Out Loud – The Race to Interoperability

November 1, 2023

The Boston Marathon Bombing demonstrated the dedication, commitment, and strength of those who responded that day. The lessons learned from that event continue to strengthen community resilience as participants gather to focus on building interoperability within and between jurisdictions.

Article Out Loud – Local Security: The Forgotten Factor in Relief Operations

November 1, 2023

By Joseph W. Trindal, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on February 24, 2010. The 2010 earthquake in Haiti exposed many weaknesses in the local infrastructure. Learn how security gaps and concerns presented even more problems for the relief effort. Narrated by Elisa DeLeon. Listen

Article Out Loud – A Failure To Over-Communicate

November 1, 2023

By Terry Hastings, An Article Out Loud Flashback from Domestic Preparedness, originally published on May 10, 2017. Emergency managers (and others) often fail to fully engage and educate the whole community. This 2017 article discusses the need to over-communicate and explore new ways to educate people. Narrated by Elisa

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DHS Does Not Have Assurance That All Migrants Can be Located Once Released into the United States

Homeland Security Advisory Council Meets and Reports Findings on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Workforce Adaptation, and the Homeland Security Grant Program

FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants

Department of Energy Announces $112.4 Million for Research to Support National Biopreparedness and Response

NIST Seeks Input on Implementation of National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

Preparing United States Critical Infrastructure for Today’s Evolving Water Crises

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Alerting is a Local Decision

DHS Awards $14.9M to 15 U.S. Small Businesses for R&D Prototypes

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Article Out Loud – Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience

Article Out Loud – Ten Winter Issues Every City Should Address

Article Out Loud – Case Study: Influenza Preparedness in Marin County

Article Out Loud – Virginia – Using Social Media the Right Way

Article Out Loud – Looking Ahead at Increasingly Frequent Unpredictable Weather

Article Out Loud – Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns

Article Out Loud – Resilient Communities – More Thank Just Grit

Article Out Loud – The Race to Interoperability

Article Out Loud – Local Security: The Forgotten Factor in Relief Operations

Article Out Loud – A Failure To Over-Communicate

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