Power systems face unique threats during severe storms. Severe weather events — such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding — can devastate workplaces, injuring workers and damaging physical infrastructure. As storms increase in frequency and [...]
Today's cyberspace is more complex than ever before. Following decades of relative stability, the world is now marked by increased geopolitical conflicts, the growing prowess of cybercriminals, and rapid advances in emerging technologies. This [...]
A satellite drifting offline mid-orbit might sound far-fetched, until communication delays, GPS disruptions or service outages suddenly ripple through critical systems on the ground. For those tasked with protecting infrastructure and managing risk, the [...]
Research shows that working in emergencies, crises, and disaster operations is a major professional challenge due to stress. However, training on the impact of stress in these roles is often lacking. This is the [...]
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present-day reality. The world has witnessed record-breaking heatwaves, intense storms, and unprecedented flooding—all within short timeframes. These rapid transitions, known as weather whiplash, [...]
The Texas Hill Country floods left a path of destruction and heartbreak. For emergency managers and public safety professionals, it also brought immense challenges for our colleagues on the ground. As practitioners, we know [...]
The subject of the BIA has come up a lot in recent months. And, whenever it does, I find myself repeating the same arguments over and over again. So, in the interest of [...]