Full article by Mary Schoenfeldt, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 22, 2024.

In this feature article, the board president of Green Cross Academy of Traumatology describes the psychological side of disasters and other impactful events as a critical component of crisis management. Many people still do not fully understand the predictable phases and patterns that could help them take the appropriate steps or actions to move through the crisis and mitigate its impact.

Listen to expert insights on how an understanding of the psychology involved in crisis can make the situation much more manageable.

Full article by Michael Prasad, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 22, 2024.

In this feature article, a Certified Emergency Manager and senior research analyst provides an update on the unity of effort involved in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse effort in Baltimore, Maryland. Together, many agencies and organizations have been addressing the priorities of life safety, incident stabilization, property and asset protection, environmental and economic restoration, and recovery.

Listen to expert insights on the involvement and coordination of key stakeholders in facilitating the progress of a major critical infrastructure incident.

Full article by Jeff Gaynor, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 15, 2024.

In this feature article, a former White House communications security officer says that, for decades, preparedness leaders have known and publicly warned about the rapidly growing and metastasizing threats to and exploitable vulnerabilities of U.S. critical infrastructure. The critical infrastructure status quo is no match for the existing threats to and often self-inflicted vulnerabilities of the country’s cyber-reliant infrastructure and domestic preparedness.

Listen to expert insights on how to correct the U.S. critical infrastructure and domestic preparedness trajectories.

Full article by Raphael M. Barishansky and Andrew D. Pickett, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 15, 2024.

In this feature article, two public health leaders share common risk concerns when natural hazards occur. History shows that the increasing frequency of events and growing population sizes have been increasing the scale of events and the needs of affected populations.

Listen to expert insights on how mitigating complex public health challenges requires personnel across disciplines to plan, coordinate, and develop response strategies that build a mutual understanding of the potential risks and hazards communities face.

Full article by Aaron Titus, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 8, 2024.

In this feature article, the executive director for Crisis Cleanup shares how elegant community preparation offers a process that simplifies disaster planning efforts for community members. Communities need to prepare together and focus on disruptions rather than disasters.

Listen to expert insights on collaborative community preparations that are easily understood to help individuals and families be better prepared for anything.

Full article by Alicia Johnson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 8, 2024.

In this feature article, an emergency manager with extensive experience in risk communications and public affairs informs readers about the multifaceted nature of earthquake risks and delineates the indispensable role organizations play in mitigating the impacts of such calamities through informative, equitable, and persuasive techniques. 

Listen to expert insights on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a moniker that evokes images of volatility and destruction. It is not merely a geographic term but a constant reminder of humans’ vulnerability to the earth’s whims.

Full article by Anthony Mottola and Richard Schoeberl, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 1, 2024.

In this feature article, two law enforcement and counterterrorism experts discuss the growing threats from organized foreign terrorist groups to homegrown terrorists inspired by them. Members of the intelligence community have warned that the threat of attack inside the U.S. has increased to its highest point since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Listen to expert insights on how communities must explore solutions to meet these ongoing challenges and “range of threats.”

Full article by Jolie Wills, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 24, 2024.

In this featured article, a cognitive scientist and psychosocial disaster recovery specialist emphasizes the importance of supporting those working in emergency response roles before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. Leaders and their teams can face periods of prolonged stress, which can take a toll on their health and well-being.

Listen to expert insights on how those in high-stress roles can use a hazards approach to better equip themselves to navigate immense pressure without succumbing to burnout.

Full article by Angie Im, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 17, 2024.

In this featured article, a healthcare research and policy expert describes the importance of community health centers and their impact on community resilience. These medical lifelines for millions of Americans are facing financial and workforce challenges, but there are resources that can help.

Listen to expert insights on how new initiatives and additional investments could build resiliency and meet community healthcare needs during a crisis.

Full article by Robert C. Hutchinson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 17, 2024.

In this featured article, an experienced federal agent shares a true story of missing bubonic plague vials, an airport bomb threat, and other suspicious activities that demonstrate continued national and homeland security vulnerabilities and threats. Perspectives may differ, but the concerns are real and provide an opportunity to learn and prepare.

Listen to expert insights and the lessons learned from each historical event.