Volume I Archives - Homeland Security Affairs

Federal Agencies and Governmental Partnerships in Public Health Emergency Management: Implications for Continued COVID-19 Preparedness and Response

Pracademic Affairs, Volume I / May 2021 / 1 Comment

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has tested the global governmental and public agency response to pandemic emergencies with regard to a number of areas. This essay focuses on major agency involvement in the United States as well as relevant historical comparisons to highlight important aspects of our current challenges in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Kevin L. Pohlman, David S. Markenson, Abigail Marriott, Jake Feingold, Jason Kreinces, Jonah Lowenstein, Rajkumar Pammal and Sacha Roberts

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Building Healthcare Resiliency through Employee Personal Preparedness

Pracademic Affairs, Volume I / May 2021 / 1 Comment

It is increasingly important to provide health care workers with the resources and support to achieve emergency personal preparedness at home, so they can respond to emergencies while ensuring continuity of care and patient safety.

By Lindsay Hammer and Meghan McPherson

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Top Cybersecurity Trends For 2021 and Beyond

Pracademic Affairs, Volume I / May 2021 / Leave a Comment

This article provides an overview of the cybersecurity landscape and how it was dramatically shifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it provides a look into the future with the top 10 cybersecurity trends and predictions for 2021 and beyond.

By William Rials

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Theoretical to Practical: Documents that Take Us from Planning to Response

Pracademic Affairs, Volume I / May 2021 / Leave a Comment

Little training is given to new emergency managers as it relates to the different types of documents or plans that are the foundation of preparedness and response. Over time this has led to confusion and problems in our profession.

By David Hesselmeyer

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Responder To Emergency Manager: How Do The Skills Translate?

Pracademic Affairs, Volume I / May 2021 / 1 Comment

What happens if the emergency responder wants to expand their skills to focus on preparedness, mitigation, or recovery? Perhaps it is time to consider a career shift to become an Emergency Manager.

By Bradley Hubbard

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Data, Policy and the Disaster of Misrepresentation and Mistrust

Pracademic Affairs, Volume I / May 2021 / Leave a Comment

With respect to marginalized populations, there are flaws in the way technologies are designed and how data is collected that have negative, disparate impacts on these groups.

By Monica Sanders

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Implementing Space Technology and Innovations into Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations and Activities

Pracademic Affairs, Volume I / May 2021 / 2 Comments

Space capabilities and technological innovations are emerging technologies that are shaping and redefining homeland security, emergency management and response operations.

By Arthur Simental, Tina Bynum and John Holst

Implementing Space Technology and Innovations into Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations and Activities →