Full article by Michael Breslin, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, October 2, 2024.

In this feature article, a cyber investigations specialist with extensive law enforcement experience describes how cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. At the local level, it forms the bedrock of the collective digital safety and security of the entire community.

Discover what urgent actions are needed as digital threats against local governments and private entities grow more sophisticated. Each citizen, agency, and organization has a role to play in this effort.

Full article by Richard Schoeberl, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 25, 2024.

In this feature article, a terrorism expert with over 30 years of law enforcement experience revisits the events leading up to the September 11 attacks. Although the U.S. has not experienced another terrorist attack like those in 2001, the threat remains. In fact, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned that the danger of an Islamic extremist-inspired terrorist attack inside the country is at the highest point since 9/11.

Learn how this threat is spreading and what protective measures are needed to thwart it.

Full article by Ryan Eddy and Ann Lesperance, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 25, 2024.

In this feature article during National Preparedness Month, two directors at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recognize how the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 spurred a pivotal change in the way the U.S. approaches preparedness for threats to the homeland.

Learn about a national laboratory’s efforts to address homeland security threats by developing the technology and other resources first responders need to combat these homeland threats.

Full article by Dan Scherr and Tanya Scherr, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 18, 2024.

In this feature article, two public policy administration experts address a growing concern about responder fatigue. Emergencies require immediate action by people trained to extinguish fires, treat injuries, protect the public, and perform other life and safety tasks.

Responders who repeatedly encounter high-stress scenarios may face additional life and safety concerns in the form of fatigue. Learn about three types of fatigue and how to combat them.

Full article by Barrett Cappetto, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 18, 2024.

In this feature article, a pipeline controller responsible for coordinating control center security and operational readiness shares some crisis communications research. Generation Z and millennials encompass almost half of the world’s population, and their communication style, preferences, and ideals differ from those of their older counterparts.

Crisis communication plans must account for these differences to reach that demographic. Learn how to navigate these variations to ensure that emergency alerting efforts are effective and well-received by all generations.

Full article by Catherine L. Feinman, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 11, 2024.

In this feature article, the editor-in-chief of Domestic Preparedness shares her key takeaways from a recent interoperability summit focused on Preparing for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Public safety agencies shared their lessons learned from the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Preparing for any special event includes many unknowns. When an event involves national security, the stakes are even higher. Listen to these agencies’ recommendations to prepare the nation for the upcoming election events.

Full article by Michael Breslin, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 11, 2024.

In this feature article, a retired federal law enforcement senior executive describes how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape by increasing efficiencies and risks. As unexpected events can strike at any moment, the systems designed to protect people – 911 call centers – face unprecedented challenges. 

From natural disasters to sophisticated cyberthreats, the risks to public safety are evolving fast. Learn about the benefits and challenges AI-driven 911 systems pose for communities.

Full article by Ian Pleet, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, September 4, 2024.

In this feature article, an emergency management professional highlights the country’s preparedness goals and identifies available federal resources. By educating and empowering individuals and families to prepare for emergencies, communities can better position themselves to face any disaster.

In 2024, the theme for National Preparedness Month is “Start a Conversation.” However, when talking about emergency preparedness, remember to present this critical information in a way that everybody can understand.

Full article by Benjamin Thomas Greer, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 28, 2024.

In this feature article, a subject matter expert in the field of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation warns of the looming emerging threat that human trafficking poses after natural disasters. Disasters inherently come with known and unknown threats, and traffickers capitalize on the vulnerability these events create to exploit victims.

Listen to expert insights on how properly trained emergency management and disaster responders are uniquely positioned to identify, prevent, and mitigate exploitation before and after an emergency.

Full article by Charles (Chuck) L. Manto, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 21, 2024.

In this feature article, a consultant and developer focused on protecting telecommunications networks and data centers presents a new tabletop exercise concept. Similar to medical research groups that involve treatment and control groups, two exercise groups would work simultaneously on the same scenario and injects, but one would receive a “treatment” of additional resources.

Revisit content Domestic Preparedness has published on the U.S. critical infrastructure’s vulnerabilities to many forms of cyber and electromagnetic threats. Then, learn how this new tabletop concept can address the ongoing threats to critical infrastructure.