This is an article by Thomas E. Brzozowski, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, 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.  

Learn the importance of practiced coordination before an incident occurs. 

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In this podcast episode of Domestic Preparedness: The Podcast, host Nicolette Casey Phillips speaks with David Brossett and Robert Edwards from Ericsson. They discuss how 5G technology is powering connected first responder vehicles and mobile command centers and transforming real-time situational awareness for first responders. This conversation was recorded on May 28, 2025, during the Texas Emergency Management Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. 

This is an article by Richard Schoeberl, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, 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.  

Learn how countering this threat requires a comprehensive strategy, including improved intelligence efforts, stronger partnerships, and expanded investigations and prosecutions. 

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This is an article by Adam Johnson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, 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.  

Learn how local governments and community members need to prepare. 

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This is an article by Rodney Andreasen, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, 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 prominence, smaller communities are not immune. Learn how an attack could overwhelm limited resources and devastate a community.

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This is an article by Tami Richter, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 13, 2025.

Large-scale events are high-visibility targets for threats and terrorism, and disruptions can range from minor to catastrophic. While large events draw the most attention, smaller gatherings can be just as vulnerable and should not be overlooked.

Learn how to prevent such incidents with a multilayered approach across all event phases.

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This is commentary from Domestic Preparedness, an Article Out Loud, 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 emergency management and the evolving challenges that preparedness professionals face today.

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This is an article by Cody Santiago, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, 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 emergency management as a core pillar of homeland defense, improve intelligence-sharing, and strengthen resilience. 

Learn how to reimagine readiness as emergency management’s future evolves in the homeland defense space. 

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This is an article by Joshua Sullivan, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, 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 tactics calls for a fundamental reassessment of preparedness strategies. 

Learn how to rethink preparedness and avoid the troubling obstacle that remains within many public safety agencies: optimism bias. 

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In this podcast episode, Domestic Preparedness Publications and Outreach Specialist Teresa Farfan speaks with Haley Farrie and Sarah Gillani, analysts at the Johns Hopkins Center for Outbreak Response and Innovation (CORI). They discuss the critical need to strengthen outbreak response efforts in communities nationwide and how CORI supports state and local health departments through guidance and resources. This conversation was recorded on April 30, 2025, during the Preparedness Summit in San Antonio, Texas.