The recent hurricanes in Florida saw relief operations hampered by misinformation and conspiracy theories that created the perception of a troubled response. This is a dangerous precedent that can cost lives on future relief operations.
US disaster relief is a confusing maze of almost 90 programs administered by 30 federal agencies. Is time for a major overhaul?
Changing your presentation from boring to dazzling requires a bit of work up front, but it can actually make delivery much easier.
Emergency managers may be required to help resolve conflicts caused by organizational bias and distrust among planners. Having a structured approach to mediation is key to a successful outcome,
Emergency managers don’t have the luxury of planning for a single event. But with limited resources, how do you plan for everything?
Emergency managers are expected to have a broad range of knowledge. Having a professional library is one way to achieve this.
Emergency managers serve a unique role in a crisis, one that is often overlooked.
Emergency plans shouldn’t be just for disasters; they can be useful in countering any risk that threatens those we serve.
Artificial intelligence may offer many possibilities but do you really want it to write your emergency operations plans?
Federal guidance drives a lot of our emergency planning but do the users actually know how that guidance is developed?