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Executive Order 14378: Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council

Executive Order 14378: Continuance of the Federal...

Executive Order 14378 continues the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, originally established in January 2025, through March 25, 2026. The Order designates the Secretary of Homeland Security to…

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Executive Order 14397: Further Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council

Executive Order 14397: Further Continuance of the...

Executive Order 14397 extends the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, allowing it to continue its evaluation of FEMA’s structure, operations, and effectiveness. Originally established in 2025, the council…

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BlackBerry AtHoc: Redefining Secure Crisis Communications with FedRAMP High Authorization

BlackBerry AtHoc: Redefining Secure Crisis...

BlackBerry® AtHoc® achieves FedRAMP High authorization, reinforcing its ability to deliver secure, encrypted communication during critical events like cyberattacks and natural disasters. With 421 stringent security controls, it ensures operational…

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Recognition Before Authority

Recognition Before Authority

What AI Should and Should Not Do in the First Minutes of a Working Incident Summary: This position paper by HazNetix co-founder Dan Deppert examines appropriate uses of AI during…

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Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure

Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure

This Joint Interagency Task Force 401 guide reframes critical infrastructure protection for the modern drone threat. Traditional access control models are insufficient against small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that operate…

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Executive Order 14377: Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters

Executive Order 14377: Addressing State and Local...

Executive Order 14377 directs federal agencies to accelerate wildfire recovery in Los Angeles by preempting state and local permitting obstacles that delay rebuilding. The Order authorizes FEMA and SBA to…

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Building Community-Based Resilience

Building Community-Based Resilience

Governments are facing more frequent and complex disasters, requiring preparedness models that distribute decision-making and resources closer to impacted communities. Through case studies spanning wildfire response, small business disaster recovery,…

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Understanding Disasters Through Federal Data

Understanding Disasters Through Federal Data

This paper examines how federal data can be used to better understand the people and communities affected by Hurricane Helene. By combining datasets from the U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA, NOAA,…

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Finding Efficiency with Geospatial Technology

Finding Efficiency with Geospatial Technology

Geospatial technology, supercharged by AI, is revolutionizing how governments operate—from improving disaster response to optimizing infrastructure and identifying untapped revenue sources. By layering AI on top of location data, agencies…

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Fraud Risk in Federal Programs

Fraud Risk in Federal Programs

In an era where ransomware attacks can disrupt city services and endanger public safety, preparedness is critical. This GAO report assesses how selected U.S. cities are planning for and responding…

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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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Wind-Driven Fire Spread to a Structure from Composite Fences

Wind-Driven Fire Spread to a Structure from...

This NIST study reveals how composite fences can rapidly channel flames toward nearby structures during wind-driven wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires. Through full-scale outdoor experiments, researchers observed how fence design, material…

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Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Notional Requirements List for Procurements

Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Notional...

Fire departments across major U.S. cities are laying the groundwork for immersive training by outlining detailed requirements for augmented and virtual reality systems. This DHS-backed effort provides a comprehensive, non-proprietary…

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The U.S. Geological Survey National Streamgage Network, 2024

The U.S. Geological Survey National Streamgage...

In 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey operated over 12,000 streamgages to monitor surface water conditions across the country. These instruments collect river height and streamflow data—most of it updated in…

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Disaster Assistance High-Risk Series

Disaster Assistance High-Risk Series

The GAO highlights growing concerns over federal workforce readiness in the face of increasingly frequent and severe disasters. Hurricanes Helene and Milton, along with the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, required…

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