Emergency Management Solutions – January 2021
The monthly newsletter that helps managers lead better in a crisis.
Learning from The Past: Can Past Pandemics Prepare Us for COVID 19 Recovery?
Historical pandemics have the potential to offer many lessons as we recover from COVID 19 but learning those lessons require more analysis than just considering causal connections between events.
No More Heroes?
The push for racial justice has led to a re-examination of our traditional heroes. But are we approaching this in a way that makes sense?
Sustained Operations
Sustained operations place considerable stress on emergency operations center staff. Efficient personnel management is essential to maintain the safety and effectiveness of your people.
Politics and the Emergency Manager
While many emergency managers like to think of themselves as apolitical, the reality is that political awareness and involvement in the political process are integral parts of their job.
California Wildfires: Who Is at Fault?
California’s high fire risk is not the result of poor forest management but is the result of a number of complex factors originating at all levels of government.
It’s The End of the World!
Political crisis, plague, floods, hurricane, fires – is 2020 the end of civilization. History would suggest that “this too shall pass” and we must be prepared to pick up the pieces.
Preparing for the Worst: Planning for Civil Unrest
Planning for civil disturbance poses some unique challenges that can affect both response and long-term recovery.
Perception Is Reality: Thoughts on Responding to Civil Unrest
Civil unrest is growing across the United States but our current response needs rethinking.
Will Defunding Police Defund Emergency Management? 5 Ways to Defend Your Budget
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