The Vile and Versatile Internet: A New Tool for the Cyber-Savvy Terrorist
Joseph Steger
November 28, 2007
The Internet is arguably the greatest cross-cultural bridge in the history of mankind. Its global reach enhances business, research, and personal relationships at the speed of light. In addition, it
A New NIMS Challenge: Train to Compliance, or Train for Competence?
Stephen Grainer
November 28, 2007
Should a state train its first responders to meet federally-mandated “compliance” criteria (and
thereby become eligible for future funding), or to develop true/new operational capabilities?
Spores: The Threat of a Catastrophic Attack on America
Neil C. Livingstone
November 28, 2007
The first anthrax terrorist attack on the United States was relatively minor. Now a second attack,
exponentially more lethal, is almost certain. When, not if, it happens, the decision makers in Congress
& the White House will have only themselves to blame
The Mid-Atlantic All-Hazards Forum – Hugely Successful
James D. Hessman
November 21, 2007
Those who attended the regional conference in Baltimore earlier this month found it eminently
worthwhile and developed a long list of solutions to current problems – and an even longer list of new
dangers and difficulties lurking just over the horizon.
The Evolution of Devolution
Joseph Cahill
November 14, 2007
Who, when, how, and under what circumstances – those are only a few of the questions that are asked, and must be answered, in political, legal, and sometimes even combat situations calling for a transfer of decision-making command authority.
Damage and Debris – The Difficult Decisions Involved
Kirby McCrary
November 14, 2007
When an earthquake, tornado, or hurricane causes horrendous property damage, the “cleanup crew” (a
veritable army of debris-removal workers) faces a number of major challenges, not the least of which is
documenting the amount of work done.
Maintaining EMS Equipment in Times of Crisis
Joseph Cahill
November 7, 2007
EMS technicians and other first responders can and do work miracles each & every day. But not if they do not have the right rolling stock or medical systems or other equipment, or enough of it, or if the equipment they do have is not properly maintained.
