By CHRISTINE THOMPSON, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal Flashback, July 15 2012.

Social media has come a long way since this article was published in 2012. However, the emergency response capabilities described continue to expand as remote responders are called to action.

Narrated by Bonnie Weidler.

By JUNE ISAACSON KAILES, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 20, 2023.

Emergency planners often identify volunteer disaster registries as a solution for assisting people with disabilities during a disaster. However, registries have flaws. Learn about eight common registry problems and the author’s better solutions that should be considered.

Narrated by Bonnie Weidler.

By DAN SCHERR & TANYA SCHERR, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 20, 2023.

Cyberattacks on healthcare systems affect millions of patients each year. It is critical for agencies and organizations to build a culture of compliance and awareness for the system’s security and the safety of the patients.

By MARY SCHOENFELDT, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 13, 2023.

There is a cost to caring for others, but it does not need to be a lifelong debt that continues to overwhelm the people who stepped up and those around them. The cost can be manageable with the right plan of support and the willingness to explore coping options.

Narrated by Madison Leeves.

BY JOHN F. MORTON, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal Flashback, June 27, 2007.

In light of the recent Russian nuclear threat, emphasis on prevention should remain at the forefront. This 2007 report weighed the merits of emphasizing prevention versus response. It's a good time to revisit this.

Narrated by Madison Leeves.

By ADAM MONTELLA, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal Flashback, October 22, 2008.

This 2008 article serves as a reminder to stay vigilant with continued preparedness and not forget the ongoing recovery efforts from many areas recently affected by disasters.

Narrated by Bonnie Weidler.

By PAUL GUNNELS, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 13, 2023.

This author reflects on his team’s direct mission to New York in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11, to consider if communities are more prepared today than they were in 2001.

Narrated by Bonnie Weidler

By JERRY MOTHERSHEAD, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal Flashback, October 19, 2005.

An emergency medicine physician shared this in-depth article in 2005 outlining 10 key action items needed to protect communities during a pandemic. Will these actions be implemented before the next pandemic?

Narrated by Madison Leeves. 

By JAMES P. HOWARD Ⅱ, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 06, 2023.

Targeted-violent events threaten staff and students’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in public schools. However, the increasing frequency of these incidents raises concerns about the preparedness of incoming teachers and current staff to handle such incidents.

Narrated by Madison Leeves.

By ROBERT C. HUTCHINSON, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 06, 2023.

Although smallpox was eradicated from its human population and reservoir, it is still in designated stockpiles controlled by two nations and possibly in other unknown locations. Learn about the possible threat and the need for greater preparedness and discussion.

Narrated by Bonnie Weidler.