Advisory Board Spotlight: Interview with Caroline Agarabi, Ph.D.

What does it take to bridge science and strategy in the world of emergency preparedness? Caroline Agarabi, Ph.D., shares how her work shapes disaster response plans, supports lifesaving countermeasures, and prepares communities for the unexpected. Dive into her unique journey and insights in this compelling conversation.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Weaponized Drones

The image displays a detailed close-up of switchgear and transmission towers against a vivid sky, symbolizing energy infrastructure and power distribution.Electricity substations are traditionally only protected by chain link fences and signage warning of the dangers of high voltage. However, this still leaves property vulnerable, especially to weaponized drones attacking from above, a mode of terrorism being used more extensively across the world and at home.

ARTICLE OUT LOUD – Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Weaponized Drones

Electricity substations are traditionally only protected by chain-link fences and signage warning of the dangers of high voltage. However, this still leaves property vulnerable, especially to weaponized drones attacking from above, a mode of terrorism being used more extensively across the world and at home. Learn about the vulnerability of electric utilities and the available options to combat this growing threat.

Podcast: Advisory Board Spotlight – Interview With Caroline Agarabi, PhD

What does it take to bridge science and strategy in the world of emergency preparedness? Caroline Agarabi, Ph.D., shares how her work shapes disaster response plans, supports lifesaving countermeasures, and prepares communities for the unexpected. Dive into her unique journey and insights in this compelling conversation.

November 2024

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Giving Thanks for the Planners, by Catherine L. Feinman; A Look Behind Security Management at Two Iconic Holiday Celebrations, by Inés Bebea; The Nexus Between Major Events and Human Trafficking, by Madeline Mann and Lindsey Lane; Why Messaging Matters: A Regionalized Approach to Alerts and Warnings, by Soraya Sutherlin; Advice for Surviving a Disaster: Be Selfish and Small-Minded, by David C. Williams II; A Violent Surge – Sovereign Citizens vs. Government Authority, by Anthony “Tony” Mottola and Richard Schoeberl; Advisory Board Spotlight: Interview With Robert DesRosier Sr.

Editor’s Note: Giving Thanks for the Planners

In this November edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal, get a glimpse into securing New York City’s largest events. In addition, this month’s authors clarify the misconceptions and realities of human trafficking, explain why messaging matters, share about self-care during deployments, and warn of threats that communities across the country may encounter.

Why Messaging Matters: A Regionalized Approach to Alerts and Warnings

Effective, timely, and unified communication across jurisdictions is essential for saving lives. The 2015 ExxonMobil refinery explosion highlighted the urgent need for coordinated, cross-jurisdictional alerting. Emergency managers, public safety officials, and policymakers must come together to prioritize a fully integrated alerting system. It is no longer a luxury but a life-and-death necessity.

The Nexus Between Major Events and Human Trafficking

Most available data do not support the misconception that large-scale events lead to increased human trafficking. Rather, available evidence underscores a harsh truth: Human trafficking is a pervasive problem every day, not just when large events come to town.
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