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Grid Power Failure – Alternative Energy Systems That Work

William Kaewert November 19, 2014

As businesses and residents examine alternative energy sources in light of long-term power outage threats, some important features must be considered. Ensuring that a system is able to operate off grid requires that it operate completely independently, have a manual or automatic transfer switch installed, and include either on-site energy

Maine – A Journey Through State Grid-Protective Legislation & the Threat of Regulatory Capture

Andrea Boland November 19, 2014

Government officials in Maine are taking steps to protect the electric grid from severe geomagnetic disturbances and manmade electromagnetic pulse weapons. However, ensuring that state agencies and electric utilities work together toward a common goal can be a challenge. The final task force report on emergency legislation passed on 11

Satellite Navigation & Timing: Good News, Bad News

Dana A. Goward November 19, 2014

The Global Positioning System is an integral part of the U.S. critical infrastructure. However, its importance may not be realized until the system fails. It is important to examine the good and the bad of satellite navigation and timing when discussing: current systems, vulnerabilities, satellite signals, cost, implementation, and government

Washington, D.C. – Fail Gracefully, Recover Quickly

Rodrigo (Roddy) Moscoso November 11, 2014

In the nation’s capital, emergency managers identify hazards, consider location-specific elements, and implement lessons learned from past incidents in order to create a robust preparedness plan for critical infrastructures, including power and water. Efforts in neighboring jurisdictions and private sector cooperation also contribute to the regional resilience of the power

Hazard Assessment & Response Management for CBRNE Incidents (HARM)

Domestic Preparedness November 9, 2014

The Center for Domestic Preparedness is offering a unique course that challenges individuals assembled from different disciplines and geographic areas to apply their operational knowledge in support of a hazardous materials team responding to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incident.

Part V – The ‘Big Picture’: Integration of Strategies & Plans

Catherine L. Feinman October 29, 2014

Part 5 of 5: By implementing a national command structure, creating ongoing relationships, sharing resources, and participating in joint exercises and trainings, Baltimore City is able to better coordinate preparedness efforts with multiple disciplines and jurisdictions to protect communities and critical infrastructure. A small staff can accomplish a lot when

Multidiscipline Training

Catherine L. Feinman October 22, 2014

Since 1998, the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama, has been offering interdisciplinary training to emergency responders. In April 2014, the Baltimore regional incident management team (IMT) traveled to Anniston for a pilot program developed for IMTs. Listen to Captain Michael Pfaltzgraff of the Anne Arundel County Fire

Part IV – A Regional ‘Whole-Community’ Approach

Catherine L. Feinman October 22, 2014

Part 4 of 5: Baltimore City takes the whole-community approach to a regional level. By integrating the business community into the city’s operations and planning process and working with regional partners to plan for and respond to incidents and special events, the city is able to use these many relationships

Part III – Collaborative Efforts for Citywide Preparedness

Catherine L. Feinman October 15, 2014

Part 3 of 5: In any large city, there are many agencies and organizations that must learn to work together for the benefit of the city as a whole. In Baltimore, these groups come together through local emergency planning committee meetings, trainings, exercises, special events, and other interagency preparedness efforts.

Part II – Addressing Community Needs & Vulnerable Populations

Catherine L. Feinman October 8, 2014

Part 2 of 5: Planning and response efforts for any city emergency management agency can be challenging, especially when working with diverse populations, neighborhoods living in poverty, and drug-infested communities. The Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (MOEM) along with many partner agencies and organizations are going into vulnerable neighborhoods

Ebola – Protecting Frontline Workers

Joseph Cahill October 1, 2014

The first U.S. case of Ebola has been confirmed in Texas, so what once was considered a “foreign” disease is now on domestic soil. The key question is, “Are U.S. healthcare workers prepared?” Although it takes time, it is never too late to build awareness, provide protection, and implement procedures.

Building Resilience – School Safety & Security Standards

Wayne Bergeron September 17, 2014

School shootings draw a lot of attention from the media as well as from the public, but the number of school deaths is small compared to those that occur away from school property. Although “statistically safe,” schools still must prepare for a broad range of possible incidents and could benefit

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