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Freddie Gray and Lead Poisoning?
Prior to his death in April 2015, Freddie Gray survived on a “pennies on the dollar” lump sum lead poisoning payment. Gray's death, due to injuries sustained while in police…
Nonprofits Serve as Emergency Managers
Case Study of Northeast Alabama The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Donta Council March 8,…
Can Campus Carry Laws Fit into University’s Emergency Response Planning?
Colleges and universities in seven states permit its citizens to carry concealed weapons on their college campuses. Likewise, the nearly 130 public and private higher education institutions in Texas that…
The Impact of Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies on Global Supply Chains
Public managers are increasingly concerned about the impact that natural disasters and other emergencies may have on the operations of manufacturers. A disaster can affect a manufacturer to various degrees,…
Emergency Management: Reflecting on Best Practices
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, “one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that swept away entire communities around the Indian…
After Fukushima: Citizen Preparedness for Nuclear Emergencies
This year marks the fifth year anniversary of the devastating nuclear disaster caused by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accidents. Fukushima brought human tragedy and unprecedented economic loss to…
Resiliency through Environmental Bureaucracy
Environmental policy has been an underdeveloped initiative for nearly 70 years. With current national security matters, celebrity sensationalism and the ensuing presidential elections, it is evident that the governance of…
Government as Advocate in Disaster Management
The story goes that if people are more self-reliant, there will be less reliance on government when disaster strikes. If we continue on this trend, government’s role must shift from…
The Role of Cyber Security in Emergency Management
Cyber security awareness helps emergency management to disrupt two important operational threats. One is vulnerability associated with intended or unintended insiders’ threats due to the lack of preparedness. The second…
Finance and the Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate-Resilient Projects
Climate change has become a prevalent concept amongst scholars, policymakers and government administrators. According to reports from the United Nations and NASA, nations face grave environmental challenges. Climate change along…
Emergency Management and Control Environment
Emergency management at the state and federal level poses significant challenges to the ablest of public managers. Those taking on leadership of these organizations must appreciate the difficulties in managing…