Veterans Day Thoughts: The Soldier’s Oath
A soldier’s oath is first and foremost to the Constitution, not to President, something our new government would do well to remember.
Yes, you have a plan. But do you have a strategy?
One of my pet peeves with emergency planning is the over-reliance we place on the one-size-fits none guidance we receive from the Federal government. Don’t misunderstand me; the guidance overall is good and well-intentioned. But there is subtle and not so subtle pressure put on local jurisdictions through grant requirements and reviews to develop plans […]
Motivating Politicians: Four ways to gain political support for your program
Featured Article for October Motivating Politicians Four ways to gain political support for your program Download Motivating Politicians
Why Do We Live In Fear?
Featured Article for September Why Do We Live in Fear? A risk free society is an unrealistic goal Download Why Do We Live In Fear
A Crisis Demands Decisive Action
Quick decision making and action can keep a crisis from escalating.
ICS and ESF: An Unhappy Marriage?
Featured Article for August ESF and ICS: An Unhappy Marriage? Integrating the two can be a challenge Download ESF and ICS – An unhappy marriage
Are We Overthinking ICS?
The proposed NIMS Refresh does more harm than good when it comes to the emergency operations center.
Is It Time for Emergency Managers to Think Globally?
The increasing inter-connectedness of the global economy can have an impact on local social vulnerability. It may be time to for EMs to think beyond just local hazards and immediate threats.
Mass Shootings: Who owns the problem?
Mass shootings are multi-agency events. Success depends on the amount of inter-agency planning and coordination done before the incident.