EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Lessons From Indigenous Emergency Response in Canada
- David Formentini
Emergency management in Indigenous communities carries a unique spirit, one not always captured in the structured blueprints of conventional emergency operation centers. Emergency managers should examine culturally appropriate emergency support and communication strategies to improve crisis response.
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Fortress at Risk: Critical Infrastructure and Violent Extremism
Thomas Brzozowski
August 27, 2025
Extremism gives rise to individuals, groups, and networks who see critical infrastructure as a prime target for violence. In reality, the concept of a shared-responsibility model can falter under the strain of a cascading failure. Preparation depends less on policy and more on practiced coordination before an incident occurs.
A Sixth Framework? Civil Defense and the Future of Emergency Management
George M. Schwartz
August 27, 2025
Comprehensive emergency management in the U.S. evolved from World War II and Cold War-era civil defense, but today, civil defense plays little to no role in emergency management policy. With most Americans expecting a major conflict within the next decade, it is time for a sixth framework.
The Evolving Landscape of Domestic Extremism
Richard Schoeberl
August 20, 2025
Extremism in its many forms remains a growing threat in the U.S. There is heightened concern about ongoing violent extremist reactions to both domestic sociopolitical developments and international events that may be used to justify attacks. Countering this threat requires a comprehensive strategy, including improved intelligence efforts, stronger partnerships, and
FIFA, Terrorism, and Preparedness for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
Adam Johnson
August 20, 2025
The quadrennial championship of the most popular game in the world—soccer—is coming to the United States in 2026, and fans from around the world will be in attendance. With the world watching the events, terrorists may try to capitalize on the World Cup’s notoriety. Local governments and community members need
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FIFA, Terrorism, and Preparedness for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
Adam Johnson
August 20, 2025
The quadrennial championship of the most popular game in the world—soccer—is coming to the United States in 2026, and fans from around the world will
Threat Detection at Events: A Collaborative, Layered Approach
Tami Richter
August 13, 2025
Large-scale events are high-visibility targets for threats and terrorism, and disruptions can range from minor to catastrophic. Preventing such incidents requires a multilayered approach across
Preparing Small Communities for Terrorist Attacks
Rodney Andreasen
August 13, 2025
Terrorist attacks have broad psychological, social, and economic impacts that often extend beyond the initial target. While large cities are typical targets due to their
John Wilson on Knowing What to Do When Stuff Hits the Ground
Domestic Preparedness
August 13, 2025
John Wilson is well-versed in emergency management and hurricane preparedness. In this discussion with Domestic Preparedness, he shares his lessons learned about the evolution of
Reimagining Readiness: The Future of Emergency Management in Homeland Defense
Cody Santiago
August 6, 2025
Underdeveloped civilian emergency management integration with Department of Defense resources results in gaps in preparedness, intelligence-sharing, and response coordination. A more integrated framework can incorporate
The Optimism Bias Trap: Rethinking Threat Preparedness
Joshua Sullivan
August 6, 2025
Mass violence increasingly targets ordinary people performing routine duties in uniform, behind the wheel of marked vehicles, or responding to emergency calls. This evolution in
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Global Health Crises: Leadership Matters
Richard Serino and Michelle Pratt
July 30, 2025
Without strong leadership, health systems are susceptible to policy missteps, financial pressures, and inadequate responses during emergencies. As crises develop
Not Optional: The Public Health Consequences of Dismantling Emergency Infrastructure
Andrew D. Pickett and Raphael M. Barishansky
July 30, 2025
During the COVID-19 crisis, decades of investment in healthcare emergency infrastructure—funded through two key federal programs—allowed emergency operations centers to
Wildfires: The Growing Public Health Threat
Robert LaMacchia
July 23, 2025
Protecting people from wildfire smoke is a necessary extension of environmental resilience and public health strategy. Public health systems must
Fast, Flexible, Creative: What Emergency Managers Can Learn From Entrepreneurs
Bear Afkhami
July 23, 2025
Start-ups are known for their self-reliance toward success. Especially in light of expected reductions in federal funding, emergency management shares
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Law Enforcement Collaboration Within Multidisciplinary Teams
Richard Schoeberl and Anthony (Tony) Mottola
June 25, 2025
Multidisciplinary teams are inherently collaborative and benefit intricate police cases and vulnerable populations. Adopting the expertise of professionals in medicine, social work, forensics, and more,
State Defense Forces: The Untapped Backbone of Emergency Response
Robert Hastings
June 25, 2025
As disasters become more frequent, states face pressure to expand response capacity without raising costs. With stretched National Guard resources, limited federal support, and finite
Wildfire PREsponse: Closing the Gap With Mitigation
Mark Howell
June 18, 2025
Mitigation is essential to managing wildfires. As fire seasons grow longer and more costly, responders should be PREsponders, and mitigation experts may participate in response.
Public Order Policing Units in Disasters
Robert Leverone
June 18, 2025
Modern disasters highlight the critical need for effective crowd control and management, especially when people are deprived of essential resources. The role of specialized law
Managing Animal Loss: Emergency Carcass Operations
Joshua Dise and Marshal Wilson
June 11, 2025
Carcass management is rarely top of mind for emergency managers, but during mass animal deaths, it tests preparedness, coordination, and public trust. Including it in
Why Emergency Management Is a Good Career for Transitioning Veterans
Mathew Perrill
June 11, 2025
For many service members, the transition from the military to a civilian workforce can be challenging. They have been trained in a specialized skill set
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