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Now What?

LeylaC_CoE2024-11-21T19:16:25+00:00

Now What? By Jim Mullen As climate change impacts and political challenges grow, local and state governments must focus on building resilience. This article highlights the critical role of emergency management in preparing for future disasters. The federal election is over. A new Administration will assume the reins on January 20. There will be concern that federal budget priorities may not be geared toward resolving FEMA’s annual funding shortfalls despite evidence that successive administrations (and Congress) have failed to adequately provide sufficient resources on an annual basis, even in the face of increasingly complex events. However, local and state governments [...]

Now What?LeylaC_CoE2024-11-21T19:16:25+00:00

Disaster Exercise Scenario “Injects” – What Might Stretch Credulity?

Jasmine May2024-11-14T19:30:06+00:00

Disaster Exercise Scenario “Injects” - What Might Stretch Credulity? Emergency Management Once Removed By Jim Mullen Somewhere, or in many “somewhere” in the United States, diligent emergency management professionals are designing disaster exercises. Some will be tabletops; some full field exercises; some a mix of tabletop/field activity. Some will receive highly visible public attention; others may occur outside public view. Not all will successfully achieve their stated objectives. If a readiness gap is revealed or detected, a good public purpose will have been served, because capability gaps that surface, if addressed, will be more manageable if the after-action considerations have [...]

Disaster Exercise Scenario “Injects” – What Might Stretch Credulity?Jasmine May2024-11-14T19:30:06+00:00

On Resilience – What Is It? Why Are We Talking About It?

Jasmine May2024-10-03T22:47:17+00:00

On Resilience – What Is It? Why Are We Talking About It? Emergency Management Once Removed October 4, 2024 By Jim Mullen Some people have difficulty discerning what disaster resilience means. Admittedly, it’s an amorphous concept because it does not carry the aura of a “final solution” – and in emergency management some of the better expert staff I oversaw were wary of the term. But It’s time for homeland security/emergency management professionals to understand the concept of resilience -bend but don’t break –is essential to sustain the social equilibrium in difficult circumstances. What homeland security and emergency management professionals [...]

On Resilience – What Is It? Why Are We Talking About It?Jasmine May2024-10-03T22:47:17+00:00

A Word About Disaster Preparedness

Jasmine May2024-09-20T20:44:08+00:00

The non-partisan federal Government Accountability Office (GAO ) is entrusted with responsibility “to investigate and oversee the activities of the executive branch, to control the use of federal funds….” Housed within GAO, the Center for Strategic Foresight analyzes trends that will likely impact the federal government and society in the next 5-15 years.

A Word About Disaster PreparednessJasmine May2024-09-20T20:44:08+00:00

Zombie Fires

Jasmine May2024-09-19T22:08:37+00:00

Zombie Fires By Nancy Aird Zombie fires are wildland fires that return from the dead. Logically, we think that rain and snow in winter will put out the last sparks of a fire however, zombie, holdover or overwintering fires never fully extinguish. Instead, they smolder underground, hiding under a root or stump, or inside a tree away from the rain and snow until the conditions allow them to reappear as a full-on blaze. Yes, Washington state has experienced zombie ignited fires. New research shows rapid atmospheric warming above ground could allowed peat soils to heat to smoldering temperatures without any spark [...]

Zombie FiresJasmine May2024-09-19T22:08:37+00:00

Find Your Superpower

Jasmine May2024-09-05T23:06:53+00:00

Find Your Superpower By Nancy Aird Did your college dreams get stopped by life experiences, financial hardships, learning challenges, COVID shutdown, or caring for children and family members? You are not alone. Since fall of 2019, 2.6 million students started their college careers. 39 million Americans have some college credits, but have not finished their education to get degrees. Re-enrollment success is not a one-size-fits-all- solution. Community and technical colleges are a great localized start to getting back onto your path to success. You have gained life experience since your college path stopped. What are your current career goals [...]

Find Your SuperpowerJasmine May2024-09-05T23:06:53+00:00

Strengthening Law Enforcement – Taking a “Third” Side

Jasmine May2024-08-21T23:46:43+00:00

The non-partisan federal Government Accountability Office (GAO ) is entrusted with responsibility “to investigate and oversee the activities of the executive branch, to control the use of federal funds….” Housed within GAO, the Center for Strategic Foresight analyzes trends that will likely impact the federal government and society in the next 5-15 years.

Strengthening Law Enforcement – Taking a “Third” SideJasmine May2024-08-21T23:46:43+00:00

Campus Safety in this challenging day and age

Jasmine May2024-08-21T23:05:15+00:00

Campus Safety in this challenging day and age - What your college is doing about Campus Safety? By Josh Brown – Pierce College District Director of Emergency Preparedness and Campus Safety August 23, 2024 The Pacific Northwest has one of the most diverse college communities, cultures, and potential emergencies in Washington State. Since one could experience every known disaster imaginable on campuses, we must ensure our college institutions are safe and secure. All college campuses maintain learning, growth, and community to assist students in pursuing their future academic goals, lifetime friends, memories, and valued independence. Although emergencies can happen [...]

Campus Safety in this challenging day and ageJasmine May2024-08-21T23:05:15+00:00

Women in Leadership 2025

Jasmine May2024-07-30T19:18:21+00:00

We are thrilled to announce the Women in Leadership Symposium 2025, hosted by the Center of Excellence - Homeland Security Emergency Management, will be held at Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA.

Women in Leadership 2025Jasmine May2024-07-30T19:18:21+00:00

Year of Resilience 2024

Jasmine May2024-07-12T18:45:20+00:00

Year of Resilience 2024 By Linda Crerar In 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) introduced the Whole Community Emergency Management Strategy to coordinate all levels of government, increase individual preparedness, and engage with members of the as vital partners to strengthen resiliency and security in this country. In January of 2024, FEMA announced the expansion of their efforts to continue building resilient communities. FEMA wants to stop the “cycle of response, recovery, rinse, and repeat”, and thanks to an increased investment of resources this past year, FEMA will be better able to help communities prepare for and mitigate [...]

Year of Resilience 2024Jasmine May2024-07-12T18:45:20+00:00

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