Public-private collaboration in disaster preparedness and response is currently sub-optimal in its organization and operational performance. This may be due to the perception of government entities that all collaboration must be formal in nature. As a consequence, small, medium, and even large private organizations may be reluctant to become involved in preparedness planning. However, reality suggests that organizations without existing contracts or partnerships are willing to participate in response efforts. This tension effectively limits the ability to anticipate the contributions that will come from entities outside of formal partnerships. “Predictable surge” is a new framework through which public and private entities, particularly at the state and local levels, may better work together to build preparedness and foster community resilience.
Seven universities in the St. Louis, Missouri, area have banded together to improve the quality of cybersecurity education they offer their students. By increasing the number of graduates, together they strive to meet the demand for skilled cybersecurity workers in the region.
The U.S. government published two landmark emergency management policies in March 2019. The first was the update of the 2015/2016 Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan released from the Office of the President. DomPrep published an article on 15 June 2016 describing how the strategy and action plan affected disaster and emergency operations planning. Then, on 26 March 2019, the Federal Register published the Executive Order of the President 13865 (EO 13865), entitled “Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulses,” which outlines the threats to the national (and global), economic, as well as health and safety security.
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to safeguard
the United States against terrorism. The department brought together 22 different federal agencies, each
with a role to: prevent terrorism and enhance security, especially from a chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) attack; manage borders; administer immigration
laws; secure cyberspace; and ensure disaster resilience. That is just the federal part of the equation.
The first DHS Secretary, Governor Thomas Ridge, envisioned an enterprise where state, local, tribal, and
territorial governments were also an integral part of that mission. What is not clearly stated is the
role that nongovernmental organizations play. This would include industry, think tanks, and media.
Birmingham, United Kingdom – Over the past few years, the term “asymmetry” has been applied many times to the emerging threat landscape to first responders and military personnel around the world. Asymmetrical means that two sides do not match or are uneven. Intelligence SEC’s 2019 European CBRNE Summit recently held in Birmingham, United Kingdom, highlighted two of the largest and most prominent chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incidents in the world: The 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack and the 2017 Manchester concert arena bombing. Intelligence-SEC will be presenting the 2019 Asian CBRNE Summit to be held 3-5 December 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
In almost any adverse incident, whether natural or manmade, the general public is involved. At
times, they are the victims and survivors. Active bystanders may be the true first responders simply
because of proximity. Volunteers often surge forward hoping to help. Eager though untrained, members of
the public can be a help or hindrance – and the difference may be how effectively they are led.
The healthcare industry has numerous supply chain challenges as it strives to meet patient and facility needs during routine operations as well as during small and large surge events. The current process has gaps that need to be filled. However, there is a possible solution.
Threats come in many forms. Some occur naturally from weather events. Some occur maliciously
through technological manipulations. Some occur violently with traditional weaponry or weaponized
materials. Some threats combine two or more of these and other threats. The preparedness community is
tasked with identifying potential threats in order to mitigate or thwart the devastating consequences
should a threat manifest in disaster.
Communities are facing a wide variety of shocks and stresses. Whether it is a natural disaster threat (hurricane, earthquake, flood, wildfire), socioeconomic stressor (homelessness, poverty), or loss of a major employer, communities are looking for strategies to protect their citizens, tax base, and infrastructure (including buildings) from disaster. New tools and benchmarks provide the basis for developing these strategies.
DomPrep hosted the 2018 Emerging Homeland Security Issues Panel in conjunction with the Clean Gulf Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 13 November 2018. The active discussion among panel […]
Public-private collaboration in disaster preparedness and response is currently sub-optimal in its organization and operational performance. This may be due to the perception of government entities that all collaboration must be formal in nature. As a consequence, small, medium, and even large private organizations may be reluctant to become involved in preparedness planning. However, reality suggests that organizations without existing contracts or partnerships are willing to participate in response efforts. This tension effectively limits the ability to anticipate the contributions that will come from entities outside of formal partnerships. “Predictable surge” is a new framework through which public and private entities, particularly at the state and local levels, may better work together to build preparedness and foster community resilience. 
Seven universities in the St. Louis, Missouri, area have banded together to improve the quality of cybersecurity education they offer their students. By increasing the number of graduates, together they strive to meet the demand for skilled cybersecurity workers in the region. 
The U.S. government published two landmark emergency management policies in March 2019. The first was the update of the 2015/2016 Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan released from the Office of the President. DomPrep published an article on 15 June 2016 describing how the strategy and action plan affected disaster and emergency operations planning. Then, on 26 March 2019, the Federal Register published the Executive Order of the President 13865 (EO 13865), entitled “Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulses,” which outlines the threats to the national (and global), economic, as well as health and safety security. 
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to safeguard
the United States against terrorism. The department brought together 22 different federal agencies, each
with a role to: prevent terrorism and enhance security, especially from a chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) attack; manage borders; administer immigration
laws; secure cyberspace; and ensure disaster resilience. That is just the federal part of the equation.
The first DHS Secretary, Governor Thomas Ridge, envisioned an enterprise where state, local, tribal, and
territorial governments were also an integral part of that mission. What is not clearly stated is the
role that nongovernmental organizations play. This would include industry, think tanks, and media. 
Birmingham, United Kingdom – Over the past few years, the term “asymmetry” has been applied many times to the emerging threat landscape to first responders and military personnel around the world. Asymmetrical means that two sides do not match or are uneven. Intelligence SEC’s 2019 European CBRNE Summit recently held in Birmingham, United Kingdom, highlighted two of the largest and most prominent chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incidents in the world: The 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack and the 2017 Manchester concert arena bombing. Intelligence-SEC will be presenting the 2019 Asian CBRNE Summit to be held 3-5 December 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. 
In almost any adverse incident, whether natural or manmade, the general public is involved. At
times, they are the victims and survivors. Active bystanders may be the true first responders simply
because of proximity. Volunteers often surge forward hoping to help. Eager though untrained, members of
the public can be a help or hindrance – and the difference may be how effectively they are led. 
Communities are facing a wide variety of shocks and stresses. Whether it is a natural disaster threat (hurricane, earthquake, flood, wildfire), socioeconomic stressor (homelessness, poverty), or loss of a major employer, communities are looking for strategies to protect their citizens, tax base, and infrastructure (including buildings) from disaster. New tools and benchmarks provide the basis for developing these strategies. 
DomPrep hosted the 2018 Emerging Homeland Security Issues Panel in conjunction with the Clean Gulf Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 13 November 2018. The active discussion among panel […] 