From Today to Tomorrow: The Emergency Operations Center of the Future

Nick Betzsold and Grant Tietje
December 11, 2024

The next-generation EOC, which implements cutting-edge technology and AI, does not promise perfect disaster management, but it does mean responders at all levels will have better situational awareness, plan more efficiently, and act faster.

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Connectivity: The Foundation of Disaster Response and Preparedness

Cory Davis April 30, 2025

In an era of increasingly frequent and severe weather events, the demands on first responders have never been greater. To navigate high-stakes, rapidly evolving situations, reliable connectivity and cutting-edge technology are essential. A fast, secure, and resilient communications network is the backbone of any effective disaster response.

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Emergency Alerts: The Missing Link

Rodrigo (Roddy) Moscoso April 23, 2025

As satellite-to-cell technology grows more common, cell phone makers must move quickly to adopt it. This link can bridge emergency services and the public, no matter the disaster or condition of ground networks. Learn how real-time satellite communication saves lives by offering vital access for users and first responders.

A Regional Approach to Public Safety Communications Planning

Charles (Charley) Bryson April 16, 2025

Despite significant investments in public safety, critical training gaps for first responders persist. Regional planning committees, established by the FCC in the 1980s to manage public safety radio frequencies, remain key to improving interoperability. Learn about ongoing efforts—both regional and national—to close communication gaps and improve coordinated emergency response.

A Systems Thinking Approach to Improving Emergency Communications

William Chapman April 16, 2025

“PACE” planning helps organizations fail gracefully, but systems thinking reduces the likelihood of failure altogether. Combining both approaches helps organizations build resilience, regardless of threat or hazard.

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Cost Analysis: Protecting the Grid and Electronics from an EMP

The Foundation for Infrastructure Resilience March 12, 2025

Because modern societies are increasingly reliant on electronics, they are more vulnerable to the effects of an electromagnetic pulse event. As nations move to electrify

Beyond the Showcase: Strengthening Biosecurity at Livestock Exhibitions

Joshua Dise March 5, 2025

Hazards and risks associated with state and local fairs mirror those of other high-attendance events—medical emergencies, mass casualty incidents, and other public safety risks. However,

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity Events: Critical Education Components

Dan Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr March 5, 2025

When considering cyberattack risk, understanding the primacy of the human factor is central in developing plans for continuity of operations and incident response. With the

The Forefront of Innovation in Training & Exercises: Disaster Gaming

Arthur J. Simental February 12, 2025

Disaster wargaming may significantly change the future of tabletop exercises in emergency management and homeland security. Long used effectively to win and prevent wars throughout

Keeping Humans in the Loop: The Future of Emergency Management

Justin Kates and Emily Martuscello February 5, 2025

The emergence of powerful artificial intelligence tools generates excitement and apprehension, raising profound questions about the future of emergency response. By adopting the joint cognitive

Overcoming Communications Challenges: A Hurricane Helene Success

Jarod Rosson January 29, 2025

As part of the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Hurricane Helene Incident Support Task Force, Emergency Management Coordinator Jarod Rosson experienced firsthand what it is