This is an article by Nitin Natarajan, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, October 15, 2025. 

Organizations often have isolated cybersecurity from emergency management, treating it as a narrow IT issue rather than part of an enterprise crisis strategy. Yet, as the line between cyber incidents and traditional emergencies blurs, cyber response must fully integrate into broader emergency frameworks. 

Learn how an integrated response can help minimize the impact of a cyberattack while managing operational consequences more smoothly, reducing long-term impacts. 

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From hurricanes to wildfires, location data is changing how emergency managers plan and respond. Host Teresa Farfan talks with Esri’s Ryan Lanclos about how GIS and AI help officials see risks in real time, make informed decisions, and better support communities before and after disasters. 

This is an article by Aaron Clark-Ginsberg and Jessica Jensen, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, October 8, 2025.

By improving speed, effectiveness, and efficiency, artificial intelligence offers vital support for emergency management’s resource-constrained, rapid decision-making needs. AI shapes everything from risk assessment and hazard planning to grant evaluation. Learn how AI can revolutionize emergency management.

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This is an article by Elizabeth Cronin and Erik S. Gaull, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, October 8, 2025.

Mass violence incidents, though statistically uncommon, have become more frequent in the United States in recent years and leave lasting effects on impacted communities, and no community is immune. Learn how making a victim-centered, trauma-informed mass violence incident plan is essential for recovery.

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In this podcast episode of Domestic Preparedness: The Podcast, host Teresa Farfan has a conversation with Bart Taylor, cybersecurity training manager at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), who shares the latest TEEX cybersecurity training and resources for government and private entities to strengthen preparedness and improve cyber incident response.

This is an article by Bradley A. Trefz, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, October 1, 2025. 

Autonomous vehicles can face rare situations that they are not fully programmed to handle. Because their driving mistakes differ from those of humans, first responders must adjust their tactics accordingly. 

Learn more about guidelines and procedures for autonomous vehicle-related incidents commissioned by the Texas Department of Transportation in support of first responders and public safety. 

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This is an article by Joshua Dise and Nathan DiPillo, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, October 1, 2025. 

Although one of the nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors, the food and agriculture sector has long trailed others in resilience. With globalized supply chains and vital ties to preparedness and stability, this lag is untenable.  

Learn how disruptions — from cyberattacks to disasters and trade shocks — highlight its fragility and security risks. 

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This is an article by Judy Kruger and Paul Purcell, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 24, 2025. 

Every community has unique strengths and resources. Trusted community members, local leaders, and volunteers can support existing community systems to amplify response and    recovery efforts.  

Learn how enhanced communication through local volunteers builds trust and helps communities know how and where response and recovery efforts are being conducted. 

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This is an article by Chris Hawley, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 24, 2024. 

In the fast-moving world of emergency response, a few seconds can mean life or death. Responders count on tough training, cutting-edge tools, and solid knowledge of science and safety.  

Learn how the roots of effective response are actually learned in kindergarten. 

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This is an article by Michael Prasad, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 17, 2025.

While some professionals believe that emergency management should revisit civil defense roles in emergency management, others support maintaining a separation between homeland defense and emergency management roles.

Learn more about the counterpoint to the creation of a “Sixth Framework” for emergency management.