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At Domestic Preparedness, we strive to keep people informed and aware of the latest preparedness news. Please see below for more detailed reports we obtain each month from various resources.
REPORTS
DHS Has Made Progress in Fulfilling Geospatial Data Act Responsibilities, But Additional Work is Needed
January 13, 2023
The Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA) requires each covered agency to fulfill 13 responsibilities to foster efficient management and use of geospatial data — information linked to specific geographic locations.
ICE Releases FY 2022 Annual Report
January 9, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released today the agency’s annual report showcasing how the agency has responded to increasingly complex transnational security threats in fiscal year (FY) 2022.
DHS Did Not Consistently Comply with National Instant Criminal Background Check System Requirements
January 2, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the Department of Justice (DOJ) uses the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent prohibited persons from obtaining firearms. This audit was conducted to determine if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) complies with NICS requirements.
Homeland Security: Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress
January 2, 2023
During this reporting period, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) completed audits, inspections and evaluations, and investigations
Cybersecurity: A Primer
December 12, 2022
This In Focus provides an overview of cybersecurity for policymaking purposes, describes issues that cybersecurity affects, and discusses potential actions Congress could take.
Defense Primer: Cyberspace Operations
December 12, 2022
The Department of Defense defines cyberspace as a global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures and resident data
Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework
November 29, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an updated Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework (IRPF) today to better help state, local, tribal, and territorial planners manage risk to critical infrastructure systems and enhance their resilience.
Disaster Recovery: Actions Needed to Improve the Federal Approach
November 16, 2022
The federal government has provided billions of dollars to communities recovering from disasters like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
First Annual Report on Progress Towards Implementation of the American Preparedness Plan
September 8, 2022
This document provides the first annual report outlining progress towards implementation of relevant capabilities, highlights priority actions that are ongoing and needed across departments and agencies in the U.S. Government and the private sector, and identifies science and technology opportunities to fill gaps and ensure that the nation is properly
Adapting to Rising Flood Risk: An Analysis of Insurance Solutions for Canada
September 8, 2022
The Government of Canada established the Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation (the “Task Force”) in order to advance a sustainable solution to rising flood costs. The Task Force conducted its work collaboratively with partners from the Government of Canada, provincial and territorial governments, the insurance industry, and other
REPORTS
DHS Has Made Progress in Fulfilling Geospatial Data Act Responsibilities, But Additional Work is Needed
January 13, 2023
The Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA) requires each covered agency to fulfill 13 responsibilities to foster efficient management and use of geospatial data — information linked to specific geographic locations.
ICE Releases FY 2022 Annual Report
January 9, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released today the agency’s annual report showcasing how the agency has responded to increasingly complex transnational security threats in fiscal year (FY) 2022.
DHS Did Not Consistently Comply with National Instant Criminal Background Check System Requirements
January 2, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the Department of Justice (DOJ) uses the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent prohibited persons from obtaining firearms. This audit was conducted to determine if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) complies with NICS requirements.
Homeland Security: Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress
January 2, 2023
During this reporting period, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) completed audits, inspections and evaluations, and investigations
Cybersecurity: A Primer
December 12, 2022
This In Focus provides an overview of cybersecurity for policymaking purposes, describes issues that cybersecurity affects, and discusses potential actions Congress could take.
Defense Primer: Cyberspace Operations
December 12, 2022
The Department of Defense defines cyberspace as a global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures and resident data
Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework
November 29, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an updated Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework (IRPF) today to better help state, local, tribal, and territorial planners manage risk to critical infrastructure systems and enhance their resilience.
Disaster Recovery: Actions Needed to Improve the Federal Approach
November 16, 2022
The federal government has provided billions of dollars to communities recovering from disasters like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
First Annual Report on Progress Towards Implementation of the American Preparedness Plan
September 8, 2022
This document provides the first annual report outlining progress towards implementation of relevant capabilities, highlights priority actions that are ongoing and needed across departments and agencies in the U.S. Government and the private sector, and identifies science and technology opportunities to fill gaps and ensure that the nation is properly
Adapting to Rising Flood Risk: An Analysis of Insurance Solutions for Canada
September 8, 2022
The Government of Canada established the Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation (the “Task Force”) in order to advance a sustainable solution to rising flood costs. The Task Force conducted its work collaboratively with partners from the Government of Canada, provincial and territorial governments, the insurance industry, and other