Article Out Loud

Biosafety labs and lab leaks continue to be an area of discussion and concern, especially in a search for the source of SARS-CoV-2. It was international, but there are domestic risks too. This article explains how.

Having an expandable plan, reinforced by and during daily operations, is the best way to prepare for the next major disaster. The planning model described in this 2013 article was as invaluable then as it is today.

This 2015 article describes some of the many tools and guides that the Federal Emergency Management Agency offers to assist communities in planning now for a rapid recovery after a devastating incident.

Preparing the next generation of emergency preparedness and response professionals requires educational programs that teach critical thinking and life-saving strategies. Many programs and resources address these needs, but more educational and collaborative opportunities should be considered to meet the growing needs.

As the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, attracted nationwide attention, emergency preparedness professionals have been taking steps to ensure their first responders have the tools, resources, and training needed to respond to rail incidents involving hazardous materials within their jurisdictions. This resource will help meet these preparedness objectives.

First responders and hospital staff can become secondary casualties to certain types of incidents. This 2012 article describes precautions that personnel must take when responding to chemical and detergent suicides.