By LAUREL J. RADOW, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 26, 2023.

An eclipse is not just about the sky getting dark. There are many considerations for emergency planners and public safety professionals to ensure the safety of their communities. Learn the lessons from the 2017 eclipse to better prepare for the next event.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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By MAXWELL PALMER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 26, 2023.

Certain populations are more vulnerable when faced with disasters. By adapting a public health model, community leaders can identify common vulnerability indicators and close the gaps between emergency management plans and target population vulnerabilities. Learn how.

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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By RICHARD SCHOEBERL, ANTHONY MOTTOLA, & DAVID GONZALEZ, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 19, 2023.

Labor trafficking affects many more people in the U.S. than sex trafficking, but it gets much less attention. Learn what the government is doing and what else community stakeholders can do now to better protect people from this growing threat.

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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By TANYA SCHERR & DAN SCHERR, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 19, 2023.

The Covenant School shooting is another reminder of active shooter trends. This article reviews the chain of events from that tragic event, post-incident reviews, and what communities are and should be doing to prepare for and prevent future active shooter incidents.

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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By STEVEN JOHNSON, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2016.

Few preparations made in anticipation of a disaster pay bigger dividends than how the team communicates with the news media and the public during a disaster. This 2016 article explains why.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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By CRAIG DEATLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, June 08, 2011.

In 2011, a "45-second" tornado proved that just because something has never happened here doesn't mean that it cannot happen here. A wealth of lessons learned from that day continue to prepare communities today.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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By ROBERT C. HUTCHINSON, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 12, 2023.

Biosafety labs and lab leaks continue to be an area of discussion and concern, especially in a search for the source of SARS-CoV-2. It was international, but there are domestic risks too. This article explains how.

Narrated by Bonnie Weidler. 

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By PATRICK B. MCNIECE, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 12, 2023.

Besides the main mission of defending the homeland, Department of Defense capabilities also provide critical support to local, state, and federal civilian partners during major disasters. Learn how Army North’s defense coordinating element’s mission and composition ready their units to perform this additional mission when needed.

Narrated by Bonnie Weidler. 

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By KAY C. GOSS, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, January 28, 2015.

This 2015 article describes some of the many tools and guides that the Federal Emergency Management Agency offers to assist communities in planning now for a rapid recovery after a devastating incident.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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By JOSEPH CAHILL, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, March 06, 2013.

Having an expandable plan, reinforced by and during daily operations, is the best way to prepare for the next major disaster. The planning model described in this 2013 article was as invaluable then as it is today.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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By KAY C. GOSS, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 05, 2023.

Preparing the next generation of emergency preparedness and response professionals requires educational programs that teach critical thinking and life-saving strategies. Many programs and resources address these needs, but more educational and collaborative opportunities should be considered to meet the growing needs.

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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By GLEN RUDNER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 05, 2023.

As the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, attracted nationwide attention, emergency preparedness professionals have been taking steps to ensure their first responders have the tools, resources, and training needed to respond to rail incidents involving hazardous materials within their jurisdictions. This resource will help meet these preparedness objectives.

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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By RAPHAEL M. BARISHANSKY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, June 13, 2012.

The 2012 NPR assessment of the nation's "Public Health and Medical Services" capabilities was encouraging, but there were concerns. Where do these capabilities and concerns stand today?

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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By CRAIG DEATLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal,  March 07, 2012.

First responders and hospital staff can become secondary casualties to certain types of incidents. This 2012 article describes precautions that personnel must take when responding to chemical and detergent suicides.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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