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Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns

Ian Pleet November 8, 2023

The integration of emerging technologies in emergency management holds the promise of enhancing response efficiency and accuracy. However, these technologies are challenging, particularly regarding legal and privacy concerns. As emergency managers adopt tools like data analytics, surveillance systems, and biometric identification, navigating the complex landscape of laws and regulations to protect individuals’ rights is imperative. Part 5 of this five-part series delves into the legal and privacy issues inherent in emergency managers’ use of…

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Emerging Technologies, Part 4 – Robotics and Automation

Ian Pleet November 1, 2023

This is Part 4 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This part focuses on robotics and automation for enhancing efficiency, safety, and effectiveness in crisis response and mitigation.

Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives

Tanya M. Scherr and Daniel Scherr October 25, 2023

According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Health Expenditures (NHE) accounted for $4.3 trillion, or 18.3% of the U.S. gross domestic product. Find out how the Healthcare and Public Health Sector’s interdependencies can affect any community.

Emerging Technologies, Part 3 – AI and Machine Learning

Ian Pleet October 25, 2023

In Part 3 of a five-part series on emerging technologies, the author focuses on the roles of artificial intelligence and machine learning in responding to emergencies. These transformative technologies are revolutionizing emergency management, humanitarian relief, and disaster response

Emerging Technologies, Part 2 – Uncrewed Vehicles

Ian Pleet October 18, 2023

Part 2 of a five-part series on emerging technologies focuses on technologies designed to perform tasks and reduce human risk. Find out more about these autonomous or remotely controlled machines designed to perform tasks without human operators’ direct involvement.

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Beyond Registries: Better Solutions for People With Disabilities

June Isaacson Kailes September 20, 2023

Emergency planners often identify volunteer disaster registries as a solution for assisting people with disabilities during a disaster. However, registries have flaws. Learn about eight

Long-Term Care Facilities in Emergency Preparedness Planning

Tanya M. Scherr and Daniel Scherr July 19, 2023

An important part of community emergency preparedness planning includes long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, dialysis, home care centers, or hospice facilities. Plans must

Incident Management – The Whataburger Way

Ron Derrick July 19, 2023

The Whataburger Command Center team uses a hybrid form of the Incident Command System when an unexpected event threatens the company’s stability, reputation, or operations.

Food and Agriculture Sector Perspectives

Aurelia Berisha, Isaac Dietrich, Ben Dinsmore, Bert Cramer and Heather Allen June 7, 2023

The U.S. Food and Agriculture (FA) Sector is composed of complex production, processing, and delivery systems that can feed people and animals both within

Service Animal Awareness in Disaster Response

Melissa Resnick June 7, 2023

Although they are companions to their human partners, service animals are not pets. Instead, they are trained to perform specific daily tasks, which are

Hazmat on the Rail

Glen Rudner April 5, 2023

Since February 3, 2023, following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the public has closely followed reports and commentary by media outlets and elected