Insights, best practices, and resources for emergency management professionals
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Read Article →A complete step-by-step guide to assembling a 72-hour emergency kit — covering water storage quantities, food selection, first aid, documents, communication tools, and special household needs.
Read Article →An expert analysis of why standard shelter-in-place guidance falls short across hazard types — from chemical releases to wildfire smoke — and what the research actually recommends for households and communities.
Read Article →AI-assisted decision support, climate-driven hazard maps, and the shift from response-first to mitigation-first budgets — what is moving in emergency management this year.
Read Article →Defensible space, go-bags, evacuation triggers, and the survival decisions that come up when a wildfire moves faster than you expected.
Read Article →How healthcare facilities build emergency communication plans that meet Joint Commission and CMS requirements while protecting patients and staff.
Read Article →A practical framework for organizing evacuation priorities: People, Prescriptions, Papers, Personal needs, and Priceless items.
Read Article →Step-by-step guide to building a family emergency plan with a printable template covering communication, evacuation, and reunification.
Read Article →OSHA emergency action plan requirements under 29 CFR 1910.38, with practical templates for workplace compliance.
Read Article →A detailed 72-hour emergency kit checklist covering water, food, first aid, tools, documents, and special needs items.
Read Article →An overview of the six pillars of emergency management: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, recovery, and community resilience.
Read Article →Special considerations for seniors and elderly individuals during emergencies, from medication management to mobility planning.
Read Article →A guide to PFA certification programs, including free NCTSN courses, Red Cross training, and Johns Hopkins coursework.
Read Article →Practical room-by-room home preparation guide for earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Read Article →A practical guide to launching a CERT program in your community, from contacting your local fire department to recruiting volunteers.
Read Article →A detailed comparison of federal and state-level emergency response systems, examining funding models, response capabilities, and real-world performance.
Read Article →Strategies for creating resilient communities that can withstand and recover from emergencies.
Read Article →How emergency managers are adapting to the challenges of climate change.
Read Article →The critical role of local leaders in building prepared communities.
Read Article →Step-by-step guide to creating an effective family evacuation plan.
Read Article →Best practices for effective communication during emergency situations.
Read Article →Essential practices for effective incident command system implementation.
Read Article →Supporting the mental health and wellness of first responders.
Read Article →Understanding and providing psychological first aid in emergencies.
Read Article →Integrating mental health support into disaster preparedness and response frameworks.
Read Article →Evidence-based approaches to business continuity that integrate emergency management with organizational resilience.
Read Article →What CERT programs are, how they train community volunteers, and why they matter for local disaster response.
Read Article →A practical week-by-week plan that takes families from zero to prepared — covering risk assessment, emergency kits, communication plans, and drills — without the overwhelm.
Read Article →Most emergency prep guides focus on kits and plans, but the research is clear: social ties matter more than stockpiles when disaster actually strikes.
Read Article →Common reasons emergency plans break down during real disasters and evidence-based strategies to make yours work.
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