Domestic Preparedness and Homeland Security Audio Interviews

Domestic Preparedness and Homeland Security Audio Interviews episodes:

• 05.24.2023

  Article Out Loud - CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps

  By KENNETH BELL, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2023. Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments...

  
• 05.24.2023

  Article Out Loud - Helping First Responders The Public Bring Home Missing Kids

  By MICHAEL BRESLIN & TRISH MCCALL, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2023. An existential danger is the exploitation of children. As the threat landscape evolves, first responders have a paramount role to play in protecting these vulnerable...

  
• 05.23.2023

  Article Out Loud - A Change in Fashions for the Well-Suited Responder

  By GLEN RUDNER, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 06, 2009. When firefighters, hazmat specialists, or other responders report for duty at a possibly contaminated scene, they must be properly dressed. The key factors to consider...

  
• 05.23.2023

  Article Out Loud - A Healthcare Coalition's Support for Evacuating a Facility

  By CRAIG DEATLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 23, 2012. Learn how the National Capital Region took a giant step forward with the formation of a coalition partnership to cope with evacuations during catastrophic emergencies...

  
• 05.17.2023

  Article Out Loud - Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper

  By ANDREW (ANDY) ALTIZER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 17, 2023. Comprehensive planning documents are vitally important, but they can easily become simple “check-the-box” requirements that result in sizeable unread documents that sit on the shelves. Organizations must...

  
• 05.17.2023

  Article Out Loud - Defining Workplace Violence

  By KEVIN JONES, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 17, 2023. History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally,...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Article Out Loud - Hazard Detection: “Bring Your Own Protection”

  By KATHRYN LASKEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, September 20, 2016. Public safety technologies are constantly evolving. Perhaps innovative concepts like “Bring Your Own Protection,” which researchers at George Mason University proposed in 2016, is a...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Article Out Loud - EMS in the Fire Service - A New Trend in Patient Care

  By ROB SCHNEPP, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, February 23, 2005. What started as a new trend in patient care in 2005 continues today with robust medical training for the fire service to manage hazardous materials...

  
• 05.10.2023

  Article Out Loud - Challenges With Pediatric Mass Care Feeding

  By MICHAEL PRASAD & JENNIFER RUSSELL, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 10, 2023. Infant and toddler life-sustaining feeding during disasters – via human milk and commercial infant formulas – requires a complex set of logistical and operational missions,...

  
• 05.10.2023

  Article Out Loud - Keeping Schools Safe During the Threat of Nuclear Attacks

  By  TANYA SCHERR & DAN SCHERR, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 10, 2023. The hands of the so-called Doomsday Clock are now set to 90 seconds to midnight, reflecting that experts believe the world is closer to a...

  
• 05.09.2023

  Article Out Loud - Civil Support Teams 101 - Removing Misconceptions

  By GORDON HUNTER, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal,  April 23, 2014. A Domestic Preparedness report published in March 2014 revealed some misconceptions about a valuable National Guard resource. This article and accompanying report remove those misconceptions. Narrated...

  
• 05.09.2023

  Article Out Loud - Early Detection of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases

  By THOMAS COTTER & EARL STODDARD, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, June 19, 2013. As the world realizes that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is likely here to stay, biosurveillance experts add to the lessons learned described in...

  
• 05.03.2023

  Article Out Loud - Perfect Storm: Albuterol Shortage Supply Chain Upset

  By TOM COTTER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 03, 2023. The current albuterol solution shortage crisis could impact tens of millions of individuals, families, and frontline providers. This article shares some actionable steps the healthcare sector and its...

  
• 05.03.2023

  Article Out Loud - Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco

  By RICHARD SCHOEBERL, ANTHONY MOTTOLA, & DAVID GONZALEZ, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 03, 2023. Countless immigrants like Marco do not self-identify as labor trafficking victims, yet this increasing crime needs to be addressed. Learn how communities can...

  
• 05.02.2023

  Article Out Loud - Civil Disturbance Resilience-Planning, Technology Partnerships

  By VINCENT B. DAVIS, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal,  June 03, 2015. A peaceful protest can quickly turn to violence, and private-sector corporations sometimes get caught in the middle. Learn how one company ensures the safety of...

  
• 05.02.2023

  Article Out Loud - Hospital Security: An Age-Old Problem Becomes Increasingly Important

  By CRAIG DEATLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, December 03, 2008. Some states are considering bills to better protect hospital workers from violence. Although trends show an increase in violence, this 2008 article explains how this important...

  
• 04.26.2023

  Article Out Loud - Eclipses Again Will Darken the Sky in 2023 and 2024

  By LAUREL J. RADOW, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 26, 2023. An eclipse is not just about the sky getting dark. There are many considerations for emergency planners and public safety professionals to ensure the safety of their...

  
• 04.26.2023

  Article Out Loud - Preparedness Promoters – Assessing Marginalized Populations

  By MAXWELL PALMER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 26, 2023. Certain populations are more vulnerable when faced with disasters. By adapting a public health model, community leaders can identify common vulnerability indicators and close the gaps between emergency...

  
• 04.19.2023

  Article Out Loud - Covenant School – Reviewing Another Tragic Shooting

  By TANYA SCHERR & DAN SCHERR, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 19, 2023. The Covenant School shooting is another reminder of active shooter trends. This article reviews the chain of events from that tragic event, post-incident reviews, and...

  
• 04.19.2023

  Article Out Loud - Labor Trafficking – An Underreported Escalating Crisis

  By RICHARD SCHOEBERL, ANTHONY MOTTOLA, & DAVID GONZALEZ, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 19, 2023. Labor trafficking affects many more people in the U.S. than sex trafficking, but it gets much less attention. Learn what the government is doing...

  
• 04.18.2023

  Article Out Loud - Tapping Media for Credible Disaster Communication

  By STEVEN JOHNSON, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2016. Few preparations made in anticipation of a disaster pay bigger dividends than how the team communicates with the news media and the public during a disaster....

  
• 04.18.2023

  Article Out Loud - 45 Seconds of Danger, a Lifetime of Lessons

  By CRAIG DEATLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, June 08, 2011. In 2011, a "45-second" tornado proved that just because something has never happened here doesn't mean that it cannot happen here. A wealth of lessons learned...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Article Out Loud - The DoD Defense Coordinating Element and How It Is Certified

  By PATRICK B. MCNIECE, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 12, 2023. Besides the main mission of defending the homeland, Department of Defense capabilities also provide critical support to local, state, and federal civilian partners during major disasters. Learn...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Article Out Loud - Biosafety Laboratory Issues and Failures

  By ROBERT C. HUTCHINSON, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 12, 2023. Biosafety labs and lab leaks continue to be an area of discussion and concern, especially in a search for the source of SARS-CoV-2. It was international, but...

  
• 04.11.2023

  Article Out Loud - Staying Ahead of 'The Big One'

  By JOSEPH CAHILL, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 06, 2013. Having an expandable plan, reinforced by and during daily operations, is the best way to prepare for the next major disaster. The planning model described in this...

  
• 04.11.2023

  Article Out Loud - Long-Term Community Recovery Planning Guidance

  By KAY C. GOSS, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, January 28, 2015. This 2015 article describes some of the many tools and guides that the Federal Emergency Management Agency offers to assist communities in planning now for...

  
• 04.05.2023

  Article Out Loud - Preparing the Next Generation for Increasing Disasters

  By KAY C. GOSS, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 05, 2023. Preparing the next generation of emergency preparedness and response professionals requires educational programs that teach critical thinking and life-saving strategies. Many programs and resources address these needs,...

  
• 04.05.2023

  Article Out Loud - Hazmat on the Rail

  By GLEN RUDNER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 05, 2023. As the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, attracted nationwide attention, emergency preparedness professionals have been taking steps to ensure their first responders have the tools, resources, and...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Article Out Loud - Hospital Preparedness for 'Chemical/Detergent' Suicides

  By CRAIG DEATLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal,  March 07, 2012. First responders and hospital staff can become secondary casualties to certain types of incidents. This 2012 article describes precautions that personnel must take when responding to...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Article Out Loud - The National 'Public Health' Preparedness Report

  By RAPHAEL M. BARISHANSKY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, June 13, 2012. The 2012 NPR assessment of the nation's "Public Health and Medical Services" capabilities was encouraging, but there were concerns. Where do these capabilities and concerns...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Article Out Loud - Guidance for Preparing Professionals Mentally for the Worst

  By JAMES L. GREENSTONE & WELDON WALLES, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 22, 2023. When a disaster strikes, responders face scenarios that deviate from normal routines, protocols, and resources. This newly proposed sufficiency testing and training guidance for...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Article Out Loud - Challenging the Next Generation to Communicate Preparedness

  By CHRIS SHEACH, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 22, 2023. No single communication solution can apply to every situation. To better prepare the next generation of public safety professionals, one professor is challenging young adults to develop social...

  
• 03.21.2023

  Article Out Loud - “Emergency Management” – A Misnomer

  By CHAS EBY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 26, 2017. “Emergency management” is a term broadly defining a field that includes federal, state, and local government agencies, voluntary organizations active in disasters, and private sector stakeholders...

  
• 03.21.2023

  Article Out Loud - Hospitals Must Prepare Now for Future Contingencies

  By THEODORE (TED) TULLY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, September 19, 2012. Whether responding to mass casualties from a nuclear blast or an attack by a single "Lone Wolf" shooter, hospital preparedness requires careful planning, effective coordination,...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Article Out Loud - Tornadoes – Adapting Plans for a Changing Environment

  By CAMERON GONTESKI, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 15, 2023. Common terms like “Tornado Alley” should not get in the way of planning for evolving environmental threats. Meteorologists look at trends and recognize that tornadoes are one natural...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Article Out Loud - A National Plan to Link Response and Recovery

  By ROBERT J. (BOB) ROLLER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 15, 2023. In March 2023, FEMA published the Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plan. Learn about this big step forward for the emergency management community – the...

  
• 03.14.2023

  Article Out Loud - The 'Dirty' Details About Explosive Devices

  By COURTNEY GAVITT, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 16, 2014. Misinformation about the type of device used during the Boston Marathon bombing caused confusion. This 2014 article clarifies the important differences people need to know about...

  
• 03.14.2023

  Article Out Loud - Reauthorizing the Nation's Preparedness

  By RAPHAEL M. BARISHANSKY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 08, 2013. This 2013 article is a reminder of how the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act was designed to support communities in preparing for, responding to, and...

  
• 03.08.2023

  Article Out Loud - Fostering Public Buy-In to Support Public Safety

  By TAYLOR BONSALL-WINN, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 8, 2023. Emergency managers often go unnoticed until a disaster occurs. However, disaster response efforts are much more effective when communities work together and trust their local responding agencies. Learn...

  
• 03.08.2023

  Article Out Loud - Leader of the Pack – Canine Detection

  By BARB CLARK, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 8, 2023. In the wake of a disaster, time is critical for locating survivors and recovering bodies. This type of work requires training, skills, and abilities acquired by canines due...

  
• 03.07.2023

  Article Out Loud - Food Safety: An Emergency Manager's Perspective

  By KAY C. GOSS, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, June 12, 2013. Protecting a nation's food supply chain is a major concern in all political jurisdictions, but can be made less difficult by, among other actions:...

  
• 03.07.2023

  Article Out Loud - Green Building Plus Greater Safety Equals Survival

  By JOSEPH CAHILL, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 22, 2009. Whether building a house or an entire community, the emphasis on lowering the carbon footprint and/or reducing energy costs could and should be complemented by "off...

  
• 03.01.2023

  Article Out Loud - Data Sharing – A Necessary Public Safety Tool

  By MICHAEL BRESLIN, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 1, 2023. Criminal activities are not limited to jurisdictional boundaries, nor should the ability to share information collaboratively. Cooperative data sharing within and between jurisdictions is essential for today’s law...

  
• 03.01.2023

  Article Out Loud - An Integrated Public Safety Approach for Evolving Threats

  By EVA JERNEGAN, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 1, 2023. Evolving threats require integrated public safety approaches. Concepts like the Rescue Task Force, models like the Cynefin Framework, and numerous other available resources can help communities develop collaborative...

  
• 02.28.2023

  Article Out Loud - Earthquake Preparedness in Non-Earthquake Country

  By STEPHEN MALONEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, September 30, 2020. On the afternoon of 23 August 2011, a rumbling in the ductwork was heard overhead in a chemistry classroom on the fourth floor of a brand-new...

  
• 02.28.2023

  Article Out Loud - Holistic Security - Various Ways to Reduce Vulnerability

  By ARMOND CAGLAR, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, July 24, 2013. Even multiple isolated incidents may not be enough to raise a red flag that intellectual property theft is being planned. By ensuring that each incident is...

  
• 02.22.2023

  Article Out Loud - Technological Strategies for Organizational Leadership

  By NATHAN DIPILLO, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, February 22, 2023. Integrating information technology (IT) into emergency management and public safety agencies involves understanding an organization’s structure, culture, and mindset, making sound investments, facing challenges, and implementing change. Communication at...

  
• 02.22.2023

  Article Out Loud - Protests: Balancing First Amendment Rights and Public Safety

  By MATTHEW LOESLIE, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, February 22, 2023. Peaceful protests can occasionally escalate into civil disobedience or unlawful rioting, with those in and around the gathering exhibiting varying behaviors. By working with law enforcement agencies, public safety...

  
• 02.15.2023

  Article Out Loud - Trends in Political Violence and Mass Demonstrations

  By RICHARD SCHOEBERL, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, February 15, 2023. Examining the trends in political violence, civil unrest, and mass demonstrations, some law enforcement officers are considering new soft-skill approaches like de-escalation and peer intervention and using multiagency exercises...

  
• 02.15.2023

  Article Out Loud - Linking Resilience and Innovation for Emergency Preparedness

  By NIA D’EMILIO & CHRISTOPHER TARANTINO, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, February 15, 2023. When preparing for emergencies, the terms resilience and innovation are more than just buzzwords – sometimes, they are a matter of life and death. Since no...