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Reducing the Risks of Catastrophic Wildfires through Collaboration
Years of extensive wildland fire suppression in the Southwest left many forests with unnaturally high levels of materials that fuel forest fires, like dense undergrowth and thick litterfall. This has…
U.S. Organ Donation Efforts Produce Record-Breaking Year
Ever since the first successful organ transplant in 1954, there has been both a surplus of individuals needing an organ transplant and a shortage of organs available for donation. Today,…
The Spratly Islands
When I was a Fulbright professor in Nanjing, China, I watched a lot of Channel 9. Channel 9 (CCTV) is a 24-hour news broadcast operated by the government. Soon I…
Refugee Resettlement: An Emergency Management Issue
In wealthy economies, migration policy is a controversial issue but rarely thought of in terms of emergency management. Instead, natural disasters or large-scale violence is often the focus of emergency…
The Influence of Social Media on Emergency Management
Social media is more than just looking at pictures, “liking” my friends posts or commenting on news feeds on my page; it is partly how I get my news. Before…
Vigilant Citizenship
With a recent focus in the news on local violence and national security threats, we’re reminded of how important it is to stay safe. While living in fear is not…
Keeping an Eye toward Racial Justice
As we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the social movement he inspired, the struggle for racial equality remains a harsh reality in American society. More than…
Campus Safety and Emergency Response
As a retired police officer that transitioned to higher education, I view the unique challenge of school safety as a balance between fostering an open, safe environment for the exchange…
Glocalization: The New Form of the Colonialist Mindset or a Way Out?
The 20th century was an era of intense change, leading to unprecedented shifts. The first half of the century witnessed two World Wars that produced dramatic devastation. Taking lessons from…
Municipal Budgeting in the Face of Emergencies
Municipal budgeting involves the allocation of limited financial resources through a very political process. The challenges faced by cities in preparing their budgets are intensified by the need to plan…
Community Development After Disaster Strikes
For more than 10 years, the United States has faced serious environmental challenges in the form of flooding caused by hurricanes. It has led to wanton destruction of lives and…