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The Societal and Economic Dangers of Agroterrorism

  The Irish Potato Famine demonstrated the tragic effects an agriculturally based disease can have on an entire society. In 1845, the P. infestans pathogen swept across Ireland, and famine ravaged the population, killing two to three million people. Because potatoes were a staple of the Irish diet, the widespread loss of potato crops to the disease showed the fragility of the food chain, even before the modern era of terrorism. The effects from this…

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Cost Analysis: Protecting the Grid and Electronics from an EMP

Because modern societies are increasingly reliant on electronics, they are more vulnerable to the effects of an electromagnetic pulse event. As nations move to electrify their critical infrastructure and essential services, the cascading effects of a power grid disruption increase their vulnerability.
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Beyond the Showcase: Strengthening Biosecurity at Livestock Exhibitions

Hazards and risks associated with state and local fairs mirror those of other high-attendance events—medical emergencies, mass casualty incidents, and other public safety risks. However, within the food and agriculture sector lies an additional risk: the spread of animal diseases, which can have catastrophic consequences.

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity Events: Critical Education Components

When considering cyberattack risk, understanding the primacy of the human factor is central in developing plans for continuity of operations and incident response. With the increasing cost of data breaches, it is increasingly important to educate users on best practices and to employ robust security programs.

Emergency Management has Evolved: Why the All-Hazards Era is Over

While initially useful, the term “all hazards” no longer accurately describes the functions or mission of the emergency management discipline. The current generation of emergency management has moved beyond all hazards to become “hazard agnostic.”

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Back to the Basics: Navigating Crisis Leadership

From historic catastrophes to today’s challenges, crises pose significant public threats. By returning to the basics and prioritizing deliberate preparation, organizational leaders can build greater

Imagining the U.S. Without Power: A Dual-World EMP Exercise

A dual-world tabletop exercise simulating an electromagnetic pulse event in Chicopee, Massachusetts, revealed startling discrepancies in outcomes between the city’s current preparedness and a moderate-preparedness

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The Societal and Economic Dangers of Agroterrorism

  The Irish Potato Famine demonstrated the tragic effects an agriculturally based disease can have on an entire society. In 1845, the P. infestans pathogen swept across Ireland, and famine ravaged the population, killing two to three million people. Because potatoes were a staple of the Irish diet, the widespread loss of potato crops to the disease showed the fragility of the food chain, even before the modern era of terrorism. The effects from this…

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