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Executive Order 14239: Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness

Executive Order 14239: Achieving Efficiency...

This Executive Order centers on empowering state and local governments to lead the charge in national preparedness. It calls for a shift from broad, generalized emergency policies to more focused,…

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Disaster Assistance: Improving the Federal Approach

Disaster Assistance: Improving the Federal Approach

Disasters are becoming deadlier, more frequent, and costlier—and the federal approach to helping communities recover is straining under the pressure. With over 600 open disaster declarations and billions in aid…

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U.S. Port Infrastructure: DOT and DHS Offer Funding and Other Assistance Ports Can Use to Improve Disaster Resilience

U.S. Port Infrastructure: DOT and DHS Offer...

U.S. ports are vital to national and global trade, yet they face increasing threats from natural disasters. The Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Homeland Security (DHS) provide funding and resources…

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Instructional Guide to the CISA Active Assailant Emergency Action Plan Template

Instructional Guide to the CISA Active Assailant...

In today’s world, being prepared for an active assailant incident is not an option, it’s a necessity. The CISA Active Assailant Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Template provides organizations with a…

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Resilience Planning: What Communities Can Do to Keep Hazards from Turning into Disasters

Resilience Planning: What Communities Can Do to...

When disaster strikes, communities that plan ahead are better equipped to recover quickly and minimize damage. The Resilience Planning report by HUD highlights how communities can integrate resilience into long-term…

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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 Delayed decisions and outdated communication tools can make…

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Contingency Plan for Shutdown of Agency Operations in the Absence of Appropriations

Contingency Plan for Shutdown of Agency Operations...

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Shutdown Contingency Plan ensures that critical trade functions continue even during a lapse in federal appropriations. Priorities include managing World Trade Organization disputes, enforcing key trade…

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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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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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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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