This is an article by Ethan Beaty, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, June 6, 2025.

Scouts have been trained to stay calm under pressure, take meaningful action in moments of uncertainty, and support others in times of crisis. Their role in emergency response should not be underestimated.

Learn more about this valuable resource to emergencies and resilient communities.

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This is an article by Susan Cohen, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, June 4, 2025.

Service dogs do far more than guide or retrieve—they are medical equipment, trained to monitor, alert, and even intervene during a health crisis. For first responders, understanding these working dogs can mean the difference between life and death.

Learn how service dogs can be partners in emergency response.

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This is an article by Jennifer Stansberry Miller, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 28, 2025.

In moments of crisis, a well-executed family assistance center can offer clarity, connection, and compassion that victims’ families and survivors need to begin making sense of loss and change. Family assistance centers provide resources for support services, updates on victim identification, assistance with repatriation of remains, and reunification efforts.

Learn how tone, timing, setting, and cultural sensitivity significantly impact the psychological well-being of those affected.

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This is an article by I. David Daniels, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 28, 2025.

Some of the greatest human-caused disasters in modern history can be attributed to unaddressed psychosocial hazards. Flawed safety cultures contribute to tragic outcomes in which concerns are not taken seriously and dissent is stifled. Learn how to take precautions against a preventable disaster.

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In this podcast, meet Philip Klotzbach, Ph.D., a research scientist in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. He sits down with DPJ marketing coordinator Nicolette Casey and discusses how seasonal hurricane forecasts are developed and how emergency planners can use them effectively. 

This is an article by Emily Heard, an Article Out Loud fromDomestic Preparedness, May 21, 2025.

Without adequate support and resources, disasters can leave lasting psychologicaleffects on children. In the United States, an estimated 14% of children experience a natural disaster during childhood.

Learn how to help children cope with these challenges by providing psychosocial support.

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This is an article by Adrienne J. Heinz, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 21, 2025.

Dr. Adrienne Heinz and her young family have lived through multiple historic wildfires in Northern California. She decided to turn pain into purpose and mobilize community health leaders to build a mental health safety net for healing and recovery.

Learn how she used those experiences to serve as a guide and source of hope for other disaster-impacted communities.

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This is an article by Diana Sanchez-Vega, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 14, 2025.

Disaster survivors and responders often face psychological hazards like acute stress disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress. These issues are worsened in multilingual communities, where language barriers hinder communication and delay aid.

Learn how effectively addressing these challenges goes beyond basic translation or ad hoc interpreting to address the whole community.

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This is an article by Pascal Rodier, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 14, 2025.

First responders undergo intense physical training to ensure they are physically prepared for emergencies. Yet despite the high-stress nature of their work, mental fitness is not given the same priority.

Learn how to support first responders by fully integrating mental wellness into recruit training programs and seeing that it is addressed throughout their careers.

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This is an article by Mary Schoenfeldt, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 7, 2025. 

Disasters affect responders and community members, but they also bring trauma to those working inside emergency operations centers. Distance from the scene does not create a shield from stress, and secondary traumatic stress can impair leadership. 

Learn how vital managing stress is for effective emergency response. 

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