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Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research: Landscape Assessment

Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research:...

As part of the Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research Program, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory conducted an Emergency Management…

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Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research: Artificial Intelligence Landscape Assessment

Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research:...

Since 2012, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have been increasingly applied across various domains. In the U.S., these technologies are widely used in both public and private sectors,…

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2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has just released the 2024 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), a vital resource for emergency responders…

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Wildfire Sensor Technology

Wildfire Sensor Technology

Wildfires across the U.S. and around the world are becoming more frequent, costly, and dangerous. Risk factors include urban sprawl into previously undeveloped lands prone to wildfires and climate change…

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Fire Science Exchange Network: Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Summary

Fire Science Exchange Network: Fiscal Year 2023...

The Fire Science Exchange Network is a science delivery organization made up of 15 regional fire science exchanges across the United States. Created in 2010, the exchanges provide relevant and…

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World Leaders Speak – 2024

World Leaders Speak – 2024

The annual forecast of global risk by World Economic Forum. Global business and government leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland and prioritize major risks expected in 2024. The number one risk…

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Strategic Resilience-  Enhancing Incident Response Capabilities for Government and Military Operations

Strategic Resilience- Enhancing Incident Response...

A guide to accelerating Assurance: Leveraging Automation for Swift Incident Response. In the critical landscape of military and national security, swift and effective incident response is essential. Existing systems, however,…

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Disaster Assistance

Disaster Assistance

When disasters strike, access to nutritious food becomes a critical need for affected communities. The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) plays a key role in ensuring that families receive…

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First Responder Resource Group Big City Fire Working Group

First Responder Resource Group Big City Fire...

The Big City Fire Working Group (BCF) brings together representatives from 12 of the largest fire departments in the United States, as measured by number of stations and operational personnel.…

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Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is both a defense agency and combat support agency with two distinct yet highly integrated roles countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging…

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Verizon Frontline: Keeping First Responders Safe

Verizon Frontline: Keeping First Responders Safe

Without the kick of adrenaline that situational stress brings, would first responders act as quickly or anticipate worst-case scenarios as well? Maybe not. Yet, mission performance improves when first responders…

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Be Ready for Any Critical Event

Be Ready for Any Critical Event

In an unpredictable world, organizations must be ready to respond swiftly to critical events, whether natural disasters, cyber threats, or unexpected disruptions. Delayed decisions and outdated communication tools can make…

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Fall Weather Safety

Fall Weather Safety

The National Weather Service (NWS) kicked off its Fall Safety Campaign on September 1, 2024, to help communities prepare for seasonal weather challenges. From wildfire preparedness to winter weather readiness,…

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Homeland Explosive Consequence and Threat Tool: HEXCAT

Homeland Explosive Consequence and Threat Tool:...

HExCAT is an explosive hazard modeling tool that estimates the potential impact and consequences of an explosion, including the severity and types of injuries, effectiveness of response, choke points, and…

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Homeland Security Grants: DHS Implemented National Priority Areas but Could Better Document and Communicate  Changes

Homeland Security Grants: DHS Implemented National...

The Government Accountability Office was asked to examine how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established and made changes to National Priority Areas. This report examines the extent to which…

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