Tanya M. Scherr, Author at Domestic Preparedness

Article Out Loud – Workplace Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Build Resilience

November 16, 2022

A multi-year pandemic has resulted in organizations looking to reframe traditional workforce management practices to retain seasoned staff and prevent burnout. To address these issues, state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management offices can consider implementing workplace engagement strategies to address the mental and physical health concerns resulting from this

Article Out Loud – Switch to Online Enables New Active Shooter Training for All

November 16, 2022

Since the emergence of COVID-19, many trainings have had to adapt to an online presence. In one case, an active shooter training not only successfully transitioned to support the online delivery of these skills, but the developer embraced it and has now made it publicly available for everyone.

Article Out Loud – A Global Sensor Network for Disaster Warnings

November 15, 2022

Technology and sensor innovation must be interoperable across jurisdictions. Look how much global sensor networks for disaster warnings have evolved internationally since 2009.

Article Out Loud – National Preparedness: Challenges, Definitions & Jurisdictions

November 15, 2022

Change is often accompanied by challenges. This article shares the challenges that state and local jurisdictions faced in 2013 as they began implementing the guidance provided by Presidential Directive 8.

Article Out Loud – Power Outages, Communication Failures & Healthcare

November 9, 2022

After-action reviews highlight the successes and expose the failures of disaster preparedness and response efforts. Four significant events demonstrate how communities managed when power outages, communication failures, and healthcare concerns emerged in their aftermath.

Article Out Loud – The Role of Faith in Disasters

November 9, 2022

Many faith-based organizations have disaster response and recovery components as major elements of their own missions. By partnering with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, faith-based groups can coordinate locally to support response and restoration efforts, as well as provide mental health and spiritual care when resources are critically needed.

Article Out Loud – Integrating Law Enforcement & Emergency Management

November 8, 2022

When a tornado touches down, a school is under fire, or another disaster strikes, patrol officers often are the first response personnel at the scene. In addition to their traditional crime-fighting roles, patrol officers must be able to manage an incident until more support arrives, which requires additional training for

Article Out Loud – A Revised Definition of Homeland Security

November 8, 2022

A top-down approach provides guidance and support from federal agencies to local jurisdictions. A bottom-up approach ensures that local needs are being heard at the top. However, when local agencies are tasked with national security efforts, more guidance and support may be needed from above.

Article Out Loud – Training the Next Generation of Cyber Guardians

November 2, 2022

Despite small local governments being overrun with malware, ransomware, and myriad other threats, it is difficult to find experienced cybersecurity professionals. Meanwhile, students search for nonexistent entry-level jobs. One Washington State-based nonprofit is seeking to close this cybersecurity gap.

Article Out Loud – Nuclear Threats Against the Homeland: Impact and Preparation

November 2, 2022

How the war in Ukraine will end is unclear. However, research shows that there is the potential for devastating effects on a global scale. As such, it is important for emergency planners to reassess their all-hazards plans to ensure their communities identify the threats and ensure their planning processes include

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