Vance Taylor FEMA PrepTalk: ‘We Succeed or Fail Together’
In emergency preparedness, we need to integrate people with access and functional needs within each phase of planning.
Why Does the President Need the Ability to Alert All Americans in an Emergency?
FEMA postponed the test of its WEA “Presidential Alert” function, but why does the president need this capability at all?
Trump Tweets DHS Sec. Nielsen Could be Fired Next! Really?!
For Security Debrief’s 9th annual April Fools coverage, we’ve collected stories the rest of the media somehow missed…
After Hurricanes, Building Business Resilience Through Preparedness
Recovery efforts continue after hurricanes battered parts of the United States, and some businesses are struggling to return to normal operations. The value of preparedness affects day-to-day business operations, and we need to advocate the notion of being prepared.
Five Questions for FEMA in Harvey, Irma Disaster Recovery
Texas and Louisiana are receiving $15 billion to help with recovery after Hurricane Harvey, and the aftermath of Hurricane Irma may require further federal money. Whenever amounts of money of this size are allocated or disbursed, accountability is fundamental. Here are five questions FEMA, state and local leaders, and others should be asking.
Considerations for Congress in Harvey Disaster Assistance
Congress has less than a month to tackle a long list of priorities before the end of the fiscal year. Not least among these to-dos is coming up with a Disaster Assistance bill to look after the millions of people affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here are points Congress must weigh as it debates recovery funding.
Reducing the Economic Impact from Hurricane Harvey
Harvey could be the most costly natural catastrophe in U.S. history. But by focusing on resilience and restoring business operations, it might not need to be.
In Devastation from Hurricane Harvey, USCG Does It Again
There are many people and groups that have done amazing things to help the victims of Harvey. Perhaps most impressive among them: the US Coast Guard.
The Hurricane Harvey Response – The Difference is Leadership
The devastation wrought on Texas by Hurricane Harvey is drawing comparisons to the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina 12 years ago. While the both storms were severe, the comparison is not apt – and the difference between them is leadership.
DHS Budget – Public Rhetoric vs. Budget Reality
The rhetoric from DHS leadership about the overwhelming need for cybersecurity talent, as well as other stated priorities, does not match the reality of the DHS FY18 budget proposal.
