Afterglow - Countering the Deadly Effects of Radiation
Joseph Cahill
October 5, 2011
Silent, odor-free, invisible, and deadly: The radiation left by a dirty bomb, hazmat spill, or
laboratory accident is usually difficult to detect and represents a “double danger” not only to those
already on the scene of a potential mass-casualty incident but also to the EMTs and first responders
seeking to save others – often at the risk of their own lives.
CDP's School Bus Enhances Mass Triage Scenario
Shannon Arledge
October 5, 2011
The “first child” could not be saved, which meant that considerable time had already been wasted. But real life is a grim teacher – which is exactly why the Center for Domestic Preparedness makes its chilling incident scenarios as lifelike and realistic as possible. The end result: Invaluable training for thousands of responders from all areas of the country – at no cost to their own communities.
Private Sector Resource Catalog 3.0
Domestic Preparedness
October 1, 2011
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has just released its newly updated and organized Private Sector Resource Catalog, which will help private sector partners carry out their essential roles in
Building Resilience: Emergency Management Standards, Technology, and Training
Kay C. Goss
September 28, 2011
The term “Resilience” started out as a vague and ill-defined insiders’ buzzword, later escalated into a good idea, then became an operational goal, and eventually an equal partner with readiness, response, and recovery. In the last several years it has continued to evolve into a major area of operations and a new field of study at colleges and universities throughout the nation.
Attaining Resilience: Getting From Here to There
Robert McCreight
September 28, 2011
Everyone is in favor of “good government” (at a reasonable cost). But a clear, complete, and universally accepted definition of what constitutes good government is almost impossible to find. The same holds true of “resilience” – which all responders, emergency managers, political leaders, and everyday citizens approve of – and are even willing to pay for. Here is a “robust” analysis of the problem.
