This is Part 2 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 technologies designed to perform tasks and reduce human risk.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), awarded $1.9 million to four local education agencies to partner with expert non-profit organizations and build school-wide capacity to identify and address students’ risk for human trafficking in their communities.
HSI Strategy Advances President Biden’s Unity Agenda Strategy to Beat the Overdose Epidemic WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) today released the Strategy for […]
Participants at the National Tribal Emergency Management Council’s annual conference in August shared some key takeaways for tribal and nontribal communities to improve their disaster preparedness efforts. Understanding the concerns and challenges is essential.
This is Part 1 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 an all-hazards emergency management approach and information and communication technologies.
There is no single solution to cybersecurity concerns. Technology is advancing, but this 2015 article reminds everyone that nothing can replace solid planning and training.
Public health and healthcare must determine their ability to respond to potential threats. This 2008 article explains how they can work together to identify gaps that, under current conditions, may not be met.
This is Part 1 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 an all-hazards emergency management approach and information and communication technologies.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas detailed efforts by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to disrupt the fentanyl precursor chemical supply chain. Working in concert with federal partners, HSI agents and CBP officers investigated and interdicted precursor chemicals that Mexican cartels were attempting to smuggle into the United States.
Participants at the National Tribal Emergency Management Council’s annual conference in August shared some key takeaways for tribal and nontribal communities to improve their disaster preparedness efforts. Understanding the concerns and challenges is essential.