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Emergency Management Content
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...
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...
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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Tornadoes
Tornadoes remain one of the deadliest and most costly natural disasters in the U.S., with over 2,100 recorded in 2024 alone—the highest on record. FEMA has invested billions in assistance…
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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...
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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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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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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The City of New Orleans Transforms Their Emergency...
New Orleans is home to thousands of public servants—including the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) department—who are dedicated to keeping the City safe. NOEMS relies on a large fleet…
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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
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
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
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
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...
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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