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August 2023

August 30, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Close to Home by Catherine L. Feinman; 7 Best Practices for Implementing Housing Recovery Programs by Daina Ruback; Sports Celebrations – Expect the Best, Plan for the Worst by Robert Leverone; Community Preparedness for the Socially & Civically Isolated by George Schwartz; Recruitment and

July 2023

July 26, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Maintaining Planning Strategies for Evolving Threats by Catherine L. Feinman; Creating a New Standard for Evaluating Tabletop Exercises by John Duda and Scott J. Glick; Long-Term Care Facilities in Emergency Preparedness Planning by Tanya Scherr & Daniel Scherr; Inside the “Boot Camp” for Emergency

June 2023

June 28, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Getting Ready for the Next Emergency by Catherine L. Feinman; Unleashing the Power of Amateur Radio in Times of Emergency by Scott Roberts and Desiree Baccus; You’re the Leader. Now What? by Domestic Preparedness; Service Animal Awareness in Disaster Response by Melissa Resnick; Swatting:

May 2023

May 31, 2023
Featured in this issue: CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps by Kenneth Bell; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids by Michael Breslin and Trish McCall; Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper by Andrew (Andy) Altizer; Defining Workplace Violence by Kevin Jones; Challenges With Pediatric
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April 2023

April 26, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Planning for Future Events Requires Updated Plans by Catherine L. Feinman; Preparing the Next Generation for Increasing Disasters by Kay C. Goss; Hazmat on the Rail by Glen Rudner; Covenant School – Reviewing Another Tragic Shooting by Tanya Scherr & Dan Scherr; The DoD

March 2023

March 19, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:Information Sharing – A Powerful Life-Saving Tool by Catherine L. Feinman; Data Sharing – A Necessary Public Safety Tool by Michael Breslin; An Integrated Public Safety Approach for Evolving Threats by Eva Jernegan; Tornadoes – Adapting Plans for a Changing Environment by Cameron Gonteski; A
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February 2023

February 18, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Threat Awareness – Actions Now Mitigate Disaster Later by Catherine L. Feinman; Threat Assessment and Management: Practices Across the World by Carl Amritt, Eliot Bradshaw & Alyssa Schulenburg; Trends in Political Violence and Mass Demonstrations by Richard Schoeberl; Protests: Balancing First Amendment Rights and

January 2023

January 25, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Strong Foundations – What Every Disaster Plan Needs by Catherine L. Feinman; How One Town Stood Up to a Category 4 Storm by Jennifer Languell; Building Design for Safety and Resilience – First Steps by Paul Marshall; Benefits of Industrial Liaisons – A Harris

December 2022

December 21, 2022
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Building Strength in Workforce and Structure by Catherine L. Feinman; The Importance of Strong Leadership for a Unique Discipline by David Fogerson; Maintaining a Strong Volunteer Force by Kristina L. Hamilton; Implementing “Stop the Bleed” for Future K-12 Educators by Will Brewer, Peggy Bergeron,

November 2022

November 30, 2022
Featured in this issue: Editor Note: Find Chances to Make Positive Changes by Catherine L. Feinman; Nuclear Threats Against the Homeland: Impact and Preparation by Tanya M. Scherr, Daniel Scherr & Richard Schoeberl; Training the Next Generation of Cyber Guardians by Steve Stein; Power Outages, Communication Failures & Healthcare by

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Article Out Loud – Agroterrorism: A Persistent but Overlooked Threat

March 19, 2025
This is an article by Dan Scherr and Tanya Scherr, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, March 19, 2025. Agroterrorism is not new. Considered a subset of bioterrorism, it has become an increasing concern to the U.S. Learn statement how preparedness leaders must take extra steps to engage stakeholders

Article Out Loud – Cost Analysis: Protecting the Grid and Electronics from an EMP

March 12, 2025
This is an article by the Foundation for Infrastructure Resilience, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, March 12, 2025. Because modern societies are increasingly reliant on electronics, they are more vulnerable to the effects of an electromagnetic pulse event. Learn how cascading effects of a power grid disruption increase

Article Out Loud – Elevating Law Enforcement Training Standards

February 26, 2025
This is an article by Richard Schoeberl and Anthony “Tony” Mottola, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 26, 2025. Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model implements the use

Article Out Loud – Back to the Basics: Navigating Crisis Leadership

February 19, 2025
This is an article by Andrew Pence, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 19, 2025. From historic catastrophes to today’s challenges, crises pose significant public threats. Learn how organizational leaders can build greater resilience, enhance performance, and lead effectively when it matters most, by returning to the basics
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Editorial Statement

Founded in 1998, Domestic Preparedness continues to be a pioneering thought leader in the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery space. The multidisciplinary editorial focus helps professionals acquire critical information to develop collaborative, real-world solutions. With relevant, multidisciplinary, whole-community intelligence from the front lines, practitioners can learn from diverse perspectives. The authoritative, practitioner-centered, multimedia information platform disseminates intelligence the way busy management-level public- and private-sector professionals want to learn. This is the trusted source for content written by practitioners, for practitioners, with relevant, real-world best practices.

DomesticPreparedness.com, the Domestic Preparedness Journal and the Weekly Brief include facts, views, opinions, and recommendations of individuals and organizations deemed of interest. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M University System do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of, or otherwise endorse, these views, facts, opinions or recommendations.
©2025 Texas Division of Emergency Management

Domestic Preparedness

2883 Highway 71E

P.O. Box 285

Del Valle, TX 78617-9998

Editorial Statement

Founded in 1998, Domestic Preparedness continues to be a pioneering thought leader in the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery space. The multidisciplinary editorial focus helps professionals acquire critical information to develop collaborative, real-world solutions. With relevant, multidisciplinary, whole-community intelligence from the front lines, practitioners can learn from diverse perspectives. The authoritative, practitioner-centered, multimedia information platform disseminates intelligence the way busy management-level public- and private-sector professionals want to learn. This is the trusted source for content written by practitioners, for practitioners, with relevant, real-world best practices.

DomesticPreparedness.com, the Domestic Preparedness Journal and the Weekly Brief include facts, views, opinions, and recommendations of individuals and organizations deemed of interest. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M University System do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of, or otherwise endorse, these views, facts, opinions or recommendations.
©2025 Texas Division of Emergency Management
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