Disasters – Seeing the Big Picture
Catherine L. Feinman
August 29, 2018
Stakeholders in each discipline are tasked with protecting their industries’ assets and resources
from potential risks and threats. However, each industry is interdependent on numerous other industries
and their preparedness practices. The “whole community” concept encompasses the “all for one and one for
all” motto. Together, communities can build strength and resilience. Apart, they may miss the warning
signs and opportunities to mitigate disaster.
Combating the Single Point of Failure
Dana A. Goward
August 22, 2018
On 25-26 January 2016, many first responder radio systems across North America reported faults. The U.S. government received similar reports from cellular networks and digital broadcast companies around the world. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight safety system called ADS-B was also out of service for several hours. Some systems failed, some services were degraded, others just alarmed. All required human intervention and caused concern for the better part of a day.
CASE STUDY: Analysis of Unknown Samples in a Methamphetamine Lab
Sponsored Case Study
August 22, 2018
A clandestine drug lab is a health and safety nightmare for first responders. The chemicals are
almost never labelled. The initial on-site team is normally followed by several hazardous materials
technicians. These experts need to make sure the crime scene is safe and dangerous items are properly
handled before evidence technicians can fully process the scene.
Biosimilars Action Plan: Balancing Innovation and Competition
Domestic Preparedness
August 21, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the Biosimilars Action Plan to provide information about the key actions the agency is taking to encourage innovation and competition among biologics and
Biosimilars Action Plan: Balancing Innovation and Competition
Domestic Preparedness
August 21, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the Biosimilars Action Plan to provide information about the key actions the agency is taking to encourage innovation and competition among biologics and
Wildfire Statistics
Domestic Preparedness
August 16, 2018
The Forest Service – within the U.S. Department of Agriculture – carries out wildfire management and response across the 193 million acres of the National Forest System. The Department of
Wildfire Statistics
Domestic Preparedness
August 16, 2018
The Forest Service – within the U.S. Department of Agriculture – carries out wildfire management and response across the 193 million acres of the National Forest System. The Department of
Technology Behind the Next Heat Emergency
Tashawn Brown
August 15, 2018
According to the National Weather Service, there were 107 fatalities across the United States related to heat in 2017 – more than the deaths related to tornados, hurricanes, and cold weather combined.
Managing Crisis & Disaster in a Connected Digital World
Wayne Bergeron
August 8, 2018
#SafetyBeforeSelfie – Please make sure to exit the burning building before texting, tweeting, posting, or live streaming about it. Surprisingly, the current security and emergency management (EM) environment that exists
Report of the Attorney General’s Cyber Digital Task Force
Domestic Preparedness
August 7, 2018
In February 2018, the U.S. Attorney General directed the formation of a Cyber-Digital Task Force to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the Department of Justice’s work in the cyber area,
