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Marsha J. Evans, President of the American Red Cross

John F. Morton, Martin D. Masiuk and Marsha Johnson Evans June 29, 2005

Domestic Preparedness’ John F. Morton and Martin Masiuk met with Retired Navy Rear Adm. Marsha J. Evans in June 2005 at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Admiral Evans detailed the Red Cross organizational linkages with DHS and State/Local EOCs for response planning. She also outlined a new

John Thomasian, Director, National Governors Association Center For Best Practices

John F. Morton June 14, 2005

Director of the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices reports on the proceedings of last week’s National Executive Forum for State Homeland Security Directors. Also included is a discussion of the so-called intelligence fusion centers.

Capt. John Delaney, Arlington County (VA) Fire Department

John F. Morton June 1, 2005

The leader of a cutting-edge team created to develop a new manual spelling out recommended fire-department responses to radiological incidents describes the team’s modus operandi, which put particular focus on the establishment of exposure limits.

Matt Mayer, Acting Executive Director, Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness, DHS

John F. Morton, Martin D. Masiuk and James D. Hessman May 4, 2005

On May 3, 2005, DomPrep’s John F. Morton, Marty Masiuk and Jim Hessman visited with Matt A. Mayer, the acting executive director of the Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness in the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Mayer is the DHS Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) official

Larry Roth, Assistant Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers

John F. Morton and Martin D. Masiuk April 6, 2005

The assistant executive director and COO of the American Society of Civil Engineers shares his views on, among other topics, the ASCE’s latest “Report Card” on America’s Infrastructure, and EPA grants and funding for vulnerability assessments.

Amit Yoran, Cyber Security Advisor

John F. Morton March 9, 2005

On March 3, 2005; DomPrep.com’s John F. Morton and Martin Masiuk visited with Amit Yoran, until last fall the head of the National Cyber Security Division in the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate, a position he held for a year. Prior to that, he was

Adm. James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.), Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

James D. Hessman, John F. Morton, Martin D. Masiuk and James M. Loy February 9, 2005

On February 3, 2005, the day after President Bush’s State of the Union Address, Domestic Preparedness’ John Morton, James D. Hessman, and Martin Masiuk visited with retired Coast Guard Admiral James M. Loy, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), at his headquarters in Washington.

Adm. James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.), Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

John F. Morton February 9, 2005

The senior DHS decision-maker, a former Coast Guard commandant, discusses the newly released National Response Plan, the National Cargo Security Strategy, and National Incident Management System, and a broad spectrum of other topics and issues related to

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Article Out Loud – Energy Sector Perspectives

January 10, 2024

By Eric Easton, An Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, January 10, 2024. From the alarm clock that wakes people in the morning, to the natural gas used to cook breakfast, to the refined petroleum products powering vehicles for daily commutes, the Energy Sector plays an integral role in daily

Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs

November 21, 2023

Despite ongoing efforts to protect communities against attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on, this 2018 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) checklist is still applicable today.

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.

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Author Archive

Marsha J. Evans, President of the American Red Cross

John Thomasian, Director, National Governors Association Center For Best Practices

Capt. John Delaney, Arlington County (VA) Fire Department

Matt Mayer, Acting Executive Director, Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness, DHS

Larry Roth, Assistant Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers

Amit Yoran, Cyber Security Advisor

Adm. James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.), Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

Adm. James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.), Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

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Article Out Loud – Energy Sector Perspectives

Article Out Loud – The Need for Community Public Safety UAS Programs

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

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