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Turning Five Crisis Leader Pitfalls Into Opportunities
Domestic Preparedness
May 2, 2018
Crises are among the most daunting challenges for leaders. The very nature of true crises ā complex, high-consequence events that threaten physical, emotional, economic, and/or reputational health ā test a leaderās ability to discern what is happening and what is to be done. The word ācrisisā derives from the Greek
CBRNE Weapons & Islamic State ā A Bad Combination
Richard Schoeberl
April 25, 2018
Ā The recent developments concerning the nerve agent attack in the United Kingdom and their alleged country of origin, Russia, have raised fears in the international community. The ease of the attack raises concerns about terrorists utilizing similar methods. This raises questions about the likelihood of a similar attack against
In Search of Infrastructure-Proof Emergency Alerts
Rodrigo (Roddy) Moscoso
April 18, 2018
The increased reliance on emergency text alerts to receive warnings of natural or manmade disasters is a capability that most people have come to expect. Listening to broadcast radio warnings of severe weather happening miles away has transformed into more precise, geo-located alerts that target specific locations. The benefits of
Improving Local Health Department Cybersecurity
Justin Snair
April 11, 2018
Cyberattacks against local governments are becoming a new normal, yet the nation is not doing enough to prepare local health departments (LHDs) from such attacks. More than just a technological issue addressed by information technology (IT) professionals, cyberattacks can threaten lives and result in losses of integrity, availability, confidentiality, and
Five Steps Toward Enhancing Climate Resilience
Emily Wasley
April 4, 2018
People, communities, businesses, and governments around the world are already experiencing the devastating human, economic, and environmental consequences of a changing climate. Many have been impacted by āacute climate shocksā such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and severe winter storms ā resulting in the loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
Emerging Threats to Rail Infrastructure: Part II, Passenger
Catherine L. Feinman
March 28, 2018
Ā With millions of passengers travelling each day by rail and subway in the United States alone, the passenger rail industry and the communities they serve are faced with difficult safety and security challenges ā from equipment failures to terrorist attacks. A whole community approach is needed to address these
Roles in Disaster ā Completing the Chain
Catherine L. Feinman
March 28, 2018
A passenger train derails in an urban community. Whether caused by intentional or unintentional factors, this incident would have consequences that go well beyond the rail company and the passengers traveling in these fated rail cars. Surrounding companies and communities would be affected, hazardous materials may be a threat, critical
Historical Argument for Hardening Facilities
Michael E. Gray
March 14, 2018
Peopleās lives were changed forever on Tuesday, 11 September 2001. At the time of the 9/11 attacks, airport security was primarily focused on threats from guns and explosives. There was little worry about knives or sharp instruments. Even when detected at checkpoints, they were not often considered dangerous. Closing this
Rail Threats & Interdependencies ā Thoughts for Discussion
Domestic Preparedness
March 6, 2018
In the United States, there are ongoing efforts to protect the nationās critical infrastructure. Presidential directives, coupled with national security strategies and several iterations of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), have spanned the terms of at least four presidents and included the rail system. The volume of activity on
Setting Examples for Disaster Preparedness
Catherine L. Feinman
February 28, 2018
From coast to coast, communities across the United States are implementing solutions to address gaps that could hinder response efforts should a disaster occur. From special events to widespread natural disasters, this edition of theĀ DomPrep JournalĀ shares experiences and lessons learned from those who have firsthand accounts of these events and
Tribal Ham Radio Operators Cut Through the Storm
National Tribal Amateur Radio Association
February 24, 2018
In September 2017, the National Tribal Amateur Radio Association (NTARA) ā in conjunction with the Fresno Amateur Radio Emergency Services Group and Tulare County Amateur Radio Club ā set up and operated Amateur Radio Special Event Station W7NTV during the National Tribal Emergency Management Council (NTEMC) annual conference. Held at
Passenger Egress ā A Priority for Metro Rail Lines
Thomas Renner
February 21, 2018
Underground rail transit systems in the United States can be dangerous places. Not only for their riders and employees, but also for emergency responders, who may be called to help evacuate people from the area safely or to stop a blaze. The confined spaces, tight stairwells, and potential for the
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