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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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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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Be Prepared for Any Hazard

Be Prepared for Any Hazard

Learn how to prepare for, keep safe during and recover from disasters with the complete set of hazard information sheets. Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real. Taking…

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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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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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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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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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Your Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy

Your Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy

You’ll find plenty of options available for simply providing connectivity and replacing your existing phone lines. What you won’t find is deep expertise in emergency elevator code compliance – something…

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Understanding Elevator Emergency Communication Code Compliance in the Government & Education Sector

Understanding Elevator Emergency Communication...

Few people think of elevator phones as part of a critical communication system and, as a consequence, these phones are sometimes viewed as a nuisance by those who are responsible…

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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 Recovery: Actions Needed to Improve the Federal Approach

Disaster Recovery: Actions Needed to Improve the...

Federal law included a provision for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review issues related to federal response and recovery following disasters. This report addresses the federal approach to disaster…

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Preparing for and Preventing the Next Public Health Emergency: Lessons Learned from the Coronavirus Crisis

Preparing for and Preventing the Next Public...

The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis has been investigating the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. This report reflects the culmination of their…

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FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response

FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response

This paper discusses the federal government’s support for survivors and communities in Florida, as state and federal search and rescue operations continue in Florida with a priority on hospitals, healthcare…

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Recent Funding Increases for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Recent Funding Increases for FEMA Hazard...

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs have all received additional funding in the 117th Congress, particularly through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Over the years,…

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