Catherine Feinman, Author at Domestic Preparedness

Article Out Loud – Redirecting Dual-Use Research Regulations

January 3, 2023

Life science research benefits society in many ways, but also creates certain risks – particularly when that research falls into the wrong hands, either deliberately or unintentionally. Clearly defined rules and regulations governing the results of such dual-use research could help keep scientific research focused on less dangerous and more

Article Out Loud – Preparing for & Responding to Disaster – A 2018 Review

January 3, 2023

Fire, wind, and water – a lot of water. The year 2018 delivered all in a series of natural disasters that seemed almost continual. Throughout the year, there was a significant risk to lives and property caused by wildfires in the West, hurricanes in the Southeast, and flooding in numerous

Article Out Loud – How Technology Systems Impact Critical Infrastructure

December 21, 2022

Operational technology systems that run many critical infrastructure functions are becoming more dependent on information technology. As these worlds converge, emergency preparedness professionals must address the related security challenges. This article shares some lessons learned and uses a foundational knowledge of the topic to inspire possible solutions.

Article Out Loud – The Importance of Strong Leadership for a Unique Discipline

December 21, 2022

A transformational leadership style can help bridge relationship and communication gaps between leaders and other community stakeholders. Learn how one young deputy fire chief learned from his past leadership missteps and honed his meta-leadership skills, which were essential in reconnecting communities when he became a state emergency manager.

Article Out Loud – Applying Environmental Design to Prevent Active Shooters

December 14, 2022

Active shooter trainings can help prevent some injuries and deaths. However, additional measures should also be taken to prevent the attack from occurring. This article describes how to apply environmental design to thwart attackers.

Article Out Loud – Implementing “Stop the Bleed” for Future K-12 Educators

December 14, 2022

How have recent school shootings impacted future K-12 educators and what new skills will help better prepare them for potential threats? One study at the University of North Alabama combined training and research to answer this question.

Article Out Loud – Operation Twister – Exercising Disaster Behavioral Response

December 13, 2022

Functional exercises are invaluable for helping participants understand their roles in disasters. This is particularly true for participants who normally are not included in interagency exercises, such as behavioral health personnel. Triaging following a disaster should not stop at the physical level, but should consider psychological concerns as well.

Article Out Loud – Public Health Answers for Non-Public Health Organizations

December 13, 2022

Public health is a concern for all citizens, but the preparedness efforts for public health emergencies provide information primarily to that sector. Members of the private sector and/or other “non-public health organizations” should take the additional steps needed to help ensure that continuity of operations plans are in place before

Article Out Loud – Value of Enterprise Data Management in Emergency Management

December 7, 2022

An enterprise data management program emphasizes the importance of managing information as an asset and protecting it from misuse or loss. Knowing the landscape of data and how to manage it is critical to an organization’s recovery and sustainability after a disaster. This article explains the need to coordinate data

Article Out Loud – Maintaining a Strong Volunteer Force

December 7, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies during emergencies and disasters. However, recruiting and retaining good volunteers can be difficult. This article shares some simple strategies and tools for any emergency preparedness professional seeking to build and maintain a strong volunteer force.

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