Military & Civilian Resources: Doing More With Less
Aaron Sean Poynton
September 10, 2014
The civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, has raised questions about the transfer of Department of Defense (DOD) resources to nonmilitary law enforcement agencies. However, the answers to these questions require some background information about the DOD 1033 program and the equipment used on the streets in Saint Louis County.
Solar Storm Near Miss & Threats to Lifeline Infrastructure
Charles (Chuck) Manto
September 10, 2014
In July 2012, a disastrous solar storm could have crippled the country – and possibly the planet – for months had its occurrence not missed Earth by less than two weeks. New reports about that storm have reignited the discussion about the effects of an electromagnetic pulse and the impact on society.
Implementation of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): Issues for Congress
Domestic Preparedness
September 3, 2014
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements the CFATS regulations, which regulate security at high-risk facilities possessing more than certain amounts of one or more chemicals of interest. This report
Critical Infrastructure - Preparing for the 'Long Haul'
Joe D. Manous Jr.
September 3, 2014
The terms critical infrastructure, sustainability, and resilience are common in the preparedness
fields, but these concepts are not consistent across disciplines. To test novel ideas, develop program
consistency, and establish a long-term effort, some issues must be addressed: separate fields vs.
crosscutting concepts; entry-level vs. advanced topics; and “bodies of knowledge.”
Planning for High-Impact Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Domestic Preparedness
September 2, 2014
Top experts will update measures to plan for and mitigate high-impact threats such as electromagnetic pulse, extreme space, and cyber on critical infrastructure. This year’s conference also will review recent emergency management tabletop exercises providing insights into practical steps that can be taken to reduce the tragic effects of these high-impact scenarios.
