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Full article by Anthony Mottola and Richard Schoeberl, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 1, 2024.

In this feature article, two law enforcement and counterterrorism experts discuss the growing threats from organized foreign terrorist groups to homegrown terrorists inspired by them. Members of the intelligence community have warned that the threat of attack inside the U.S. has increased to its highest point since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Listen to expert insights on how communities must explore solutions to meet these ongoing challenges and “range of threats.”

Full article by Jolie Wills, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 24, 2024.

In this featured article, a cognitive scientist and psychosocial disaster recovery specialist emphasizes the importance of supporting those working in emergency response roles before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. Leaders and their teams can face periods of prolonged stress, which can take a toll on their health and well-being.

Listen to expert insights on how those in high-stress roles can use a hazards approach to better equip themselves to navigate immense pressure without succumbing to burnout.

Full article by Andrew (Andy) Altizer, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 17, 2024.

In this featured article, an emergency manager with military experience points out that emergency managers, public health officials, and first responders often stress the importance of physical fitness but sometimes neglect mental fitness. Without focused mental agility in even one of the emergency management phases, mistakes or subpar performance are likely.

Learn about this author’s new acronym that can help prioritize mental health in the planning process.

Full article by Angie Im, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 17, 2024.

In this featured article, a healthcare research and policy expert describes the importance of community health centers and their impact on community resilience. These medical lifelines for millions of Americans are facing financial and workforce challenges, but there are resources that can help.

Listen to expert insights on how new initiatives and additional investments could build resiliency and meet community healthcare needs during a crisis.

Full article by Robert C. Hutchinson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 17, 2024.

In this featured article, an experienced federal agent shares a true story of missing bubonic plague vials, an airport bomb threat, and other suspicious activities that demonstrate continued national and homeland security vulnerabilities and threats. Perspectives may differ, but the concerns are real and provide an opportunity to learn and prepare.

Listen to expert insights and the lessons learned from each historical event.

Full article by Michael Etzel and Michael Prasad, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 10, 2024.

In this featured article, two emergency managers describe how advanced technologies are offering new ways to train personnel, exercise public health responses like COVID-19, and prepare response agencies for many other threats and hazards. Gamification integrates realistic scenarios in a controlled environment that can enhance community capabilities and build interagency collaboration and coordination.

Listen to expert insights on this innovative training and exercise tool that can change how professionals prepare for public health and other disaster responses.