August 13, 2024 Bridging the Digital Divide As emergency managers and policymakers, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment where the intersection of technology and public safety offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance our disaster response capabilities.
July 18, 2024 How Hospitals Respond to the ‘Unthinkable’ The news from Butler County, Pennsylvania this past weekend was shocking and scary. Many of the residents interviewed after the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump mentioned they could not believe that something like that could happen in their community, an otherwise quiet, rural area that regularly stays out of the national spotlight.
July 15, 2024 4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Emergency Exercises As we hit the middle of summer, exercises and enhancing our emergency plans are among our top priorities—perhaps only second to vacations and coverage for our teammates who are on vacation.
July 01, 2024 3 Questions Ahead of Hurricane Season The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on June 1. We typically see peak hurricane season from mid-August to mid-October with the peak date of September 10.
June 14, 2024 What is Going On in Outer Space? As beautiful and mesmerizing as the Northern Lights are, when we see them in our areas, it can have some negative effects, especially on vital areas of infrastructure we so much rely on, especially in health care.
May 30, 2024 Tornadoes and The Terrifying, Teachable Moments for Hospital Emergency Managers If you work as an emergency manager in a health care facility—wherever you are—you need to be ready to respond to tornadoes and other severe weather threats. Here’s a look at how health care teams have risen to the challenge, their harrowing stories, and what you can learn from their response.