NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Monster Tornado Hits Oklahoma, Court to Hear Whistleblower Case, and More

May 21, 2013 -A tornado hit Oklahoma yesterday afternoon leaving dozens dead, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a whistleblowing case, and a Senate committee approves fingerprinting for foreigners leaving the United States.

FEMA Releases Three National Planning Frameworks to Meet National Preparedness Goal

May 06, 2013 -The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released three of five National Planning Frameworks today, each of which is designed to help the country be better prepared for any emergency.

Morning Security Brief: Latest on Boston Marathon Blasts

Apr 16, 2013 -A pair of deadly explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon on Monday killed three and the number of wounded is now reported to exceed 150. The FBI is heading the investigation of the attacks, and cities around the world are on high alert after the bombings.

Lessons From Last Year's Destructive Derecho

Apr 01, 2013 -When a small thunderstorm cell that formed in central Iowa in June 2012 grew into a monster storm called a derecho, 22 people lost their lives, and residents from the Midwest to the East Coast suffered extensive property loss and power outages. Read about how the states of Maryland and Virginia used the experience to develop recommendations for making utilities and the cities they serve more resilient to future storms.

First Anthrax Anti-Toxin Approved for Emergency Use

Dec 17, 2012 -A first-of-its-kind countermeasure has been approved by the FDA to treat the most lethal form of anthrax.

Agency of Last Resort

Dec 06, 2012 -Communities will turn to the local fire department in the aftermath of a disaster, says a recent report, and fire officials must be prepared.

Morning Security Brief: LA ID Cards Approved, Security Industry Responds to Sandy, Boko Haram Expansion, and More

Nov 08, 2012 -LA Council approved a plan for city IDs for undocumented immigrants. Several companies in the security industry have stepped up to provide assistance after Hurricane Sandy. Boko Haram expands its reach And More.

The November Edition of Security Management is Completely Digital

Nov 08, 2012 -Security Management is back with another all-digital edition.

Sandy Prompts Early Launch of Google Emergency Alert Feature

Oct 31, 2012 -The new feature, Google Public Alerts, was originally scheduled to launch in November, but was released early to help disseminate Hurricane Sandy information.

Communicating in a Crisis

Oct 05, 2012 -Social media outlets can provide companies with a unique way to get their message out during a crisis.
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