COMMENTARY ARCHIVES
‘Scrubbing Source Data’: The EPA Response
EPA Office of Information
January 18, 2012
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the article being prepared for publication in the DomPrep Journal by Mr. Jacoby. That article, “Scrubbing Source Data at the Local Level,” raises a number of crucial points about the data quality in EPA databases and the vital need for high-quality data for emergency
Scrubbing Source Data at the Local Level
Michael Jacoby
January 18, 2012
First responders and private citizens are the first line of defense, particularly in their local communities, in times of crisis or need. Ensuring that those people, particularly, and local response units are provided accurate and reliable information in times of sudden emergency is therefore extremely important. However, computer data errors
Emergency Management – Measurements of Success
Mitch Saruwatari
December 21, 2011
As 2011 nears an end, emergency preparedness officials at healthcare organizations across the United States are looking with watchful eyes toward 2012, during which the metrics for determining the level of success of preparedness efforts are likely to become an even more important component of the emergency management process. Emergency
FINAL REPORT: Electronic Medical Records
Dennis Jones
December 20, 2011
Regardless of specialty, the number one priority for all emergency preparedness professionals is to save lives. A victim’s chance of survival decreases with delays in transport and incomplete records or medical history. This report focuses on patient tracking, new health IT infrastructures, challenges faced by the healthcare industry, and the
An Interview with The Honorable Tom Ridge
Aaron Sean Poynton
December 14, 2011
The former DHS Secretary provides his own nonpartisan insights on the current state of U.S. emergency preparedness, comments on many areas of progress – and some gaps still to be filled – and offers a number of helpful short- and long-term recommendations for the future.
Today and Tomorrow: Approaching the Mythical Tricorder
Christopher Wrenn
December 14, 2011
The detection and identification capabilities of today’s U.S. military and homeland-security units are still short of Starfleet status. But they are getting light years closer, thanks in large part to current and projected budget cutbacks that reward both versatility and creative thinking and punish those who do not see “the
Biosurveillance: Detecting the Next ‘Silent’ Attack
Lou Banks
December 7, 2011
As emergency managers and preparedness planners well know, the use of biological weapons against the United States, or any other nation, would probably be much longer lasting, and more devastating in its long-term consequences, than a nuclear attack. Which is why detection and prevention offer not only the best hope
ECBC – Protecting Those Who Protect Others
Catherine L. Feinman
November 28, 2011
In July of this year, DomPrep and special invited guests had the honor of being invited to tour the U.S. Army’s Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Organized by DomPrep40 Advisor Major General Stephen Reeves, USA (Ret.), the day began with introductions of ECBC’s
FINAL REPORT: Resilience – 2001 to 2011, and Beyond
Kay C. Goss, Albert V. Romano, Glen Rudner and Douglas Kinney
October 12, 2011
Experts agree that an “All of Nation” approach is the key component for effective resiliency planning. Resiliency starts from the bottom, where the needs are recognized and defined, and supported all the way to the top, where partnerships and collaboration make it all possible. This report provides valuable information for
FINAL REPORT: The Future of Grants in Domestic Preparedness
Marko Bourne
August 2, 2011
Experts agree that the reduction in federal grant funds will have a significant impact on state and local jurisdictions. The solution: Recognize past successes and failures, understand current concerns, and develop regional approaches for the future. This report provides valuable information for responders, receivers, planners, and managers who apply for
Now Hiring: Grant Seekers May Apply
Catherine L. Feinman
July 27, 2011
Read this “how to” article not only carefully but also constructively – and even a bit creatively at times. Here are not only the ABCs of the grant-application process but also the What, Why, When, Wherefore, and How questions most likely to be asked. Plus some friendly tips on key
Not All Preparedness Grants Are Identical
Randall C. Duncan
July 26, 2011
A distinguished national officer of the International Association of Emergency Managers provides a short but concise list of helpful recommendations that grant-seekers at all levels of government, and in the private sector, might be well advised to follow in preparing, reviewing, submitting, and following up on their own grant applications.
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