Critical Infrastructure Archives

Rosie the Riveter and Homeland Security

Martin D. Masiuk March 9, 2005

Rosie the Riveter was the poster girl for the U.S. arsenal of democracy that played a major role in the WWII Allied victory. She has been recalled to active duty in the U.S.-led global war on terrorism, and last week made a personal appearance at the Home

Arkansas, New Jersey and Alaska

Anthony Lanzillotti February 23, 2005

Arkansas Arkansas Department Of Emergency Management (ADEM)The vision of the ADEM states, “The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management will be the recognized leader nationwide for state-level homeland security and disaster preparedness programs, policies, and procedures by 2010.” In keeping with this vision, the ADEM has implemented a list of Suggested Protective Measures for

State Defense Forces: An Untapped Resource

Brent Bankus February 23, 2005

With a high percentage of the U.S. active-duty forces, and Reserve and National Guard units as well, now deployed overseas, the nation’s governors may be hard-pressed to cope with in-state disasters. The SDFs provide a quick-response, low-cost, experience

GIS Solutions for Medium and Small Law-Enforcement Agencies

Jay Kehoe February 23, 2005

The new crop of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) programs are compact, affordable, and immensely useful. The local patrol car can use them to check property records, the underground infrastructure, and even the names and breeds of neighborhood dogs.

Days of Reckoning: The Maximum Effort

Joseph Cahill February 9, 2005

In times of major disasters, natural or manmade, few if any hospitals or other agencies have the personnel and other resources needed to handle all the casualties. But a good start can be made by planning ahead, training, working with other hospitals, and

A Note From the Publisher

Martin D. Masiuk February 9, 2005

Responding to the whirlwind of change that has engulfed the field of domestic preparedness since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, DomPrep.Com has revised and expanded its mission, its audience, and the scope of its coverage. Readers’ comments

Protecting U.S. Ports: A Challenge of Staggering Magnitude

James D. Hessman February 9, 2005

The U.S. Coast Guard, the world’s foremost lifesaving agency, is facing probably the most difficult task that has ever confronted the multi-mission service: ensuring U.S. port security in the new age of terrorism. Failure is not an option, USCG resources

Military Plays Unique Role in Consequence Management

Peter D. Menk January 26, 2005

Lessons learned from post-Cold War missions are being leveraged to enhance the military’s domestic-operations capabilities.

The Great Melting Pot of Domestic Preparedness

Rob Schnepp January 26, 2005

No single entity or agency can fight the war on terrorism, or handle the aftermath of any single battle-alone

Business Continuity Planning Standards: A Search for Normalcy

Ashley Moore January 26, 2005

Acceptance of prevailing standards often means we have no standards of our own. ~ Jean Toomer (1894 – 1967) U.S. author, poetWhat is a standard? More specifically, what is a Business Continuity (BC) standard? In general, standards provide preparedness models that private-sector organizations can use when they want to establish

Hidden Dangers in the Use of Non-Lethal Technology

Jay Kehoe January 26, 2005

Intended to significantly reduce the probability of fatalities or injuries

Tokyo, Granitville, and Innocent Children

Joseph Cahill January 12, 2005

The killing tools available today are extremely lethal, and, not limited to the military forces of nation states but also available to an increasingly large number of terrorist groups.

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