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Preparedness Is a Policy Choice, Not a Technical Exercise
We like to pretend that preparedness is a technical problem.
 • Todd T DeVoe
Disasters as Stress Tests for Government, and the Policies They Reveal
Disasters don’t just damage communities; they expose how government really works when pressure replaces process.
 • Todd T DeVoe
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Weathering the Storm: Key Updates on Winter Conditions Across the United States
Listen now | EM Morning Brief: January 16th, 2026
 • Brian Colburn
The 12 Laws for Effective Emergency Management
This article is based on an interview with Michael Stone, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Alumni…
 • Andrew Boyarsky
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Severe Weather Predictions: Insights into Current Conditions
Listen now | EM Morning Brief: January15th, 2026
 • Brian Colburn

Policy & Governance

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Disasters as Stress Tests for Government, and the Policies They Reveal
Disasters don’t just damage communities; they expose how government really works when pressure replaces process.
 • Todd T DeVoe
What We Mean by “Disaster Politics” (and What We Don’t)
When we use the phrase Disaster Politics at The Emergency Management Network, we are not trying to provoke.
 • Todd T DeVoe
Introducing the Disaster Politics Series
About the Disaster Politics Series
 • Todd T DeVoe and Jeff Schlegelmilch
A Blueprint for Impact and Productivity
The Prolific Emergency Manager
 • Daniel Scott
No Enemies for Emergency Managers
Counterpoints to the idea of expanding civil defense against a foreign threat.
 • Daniel Scott and Michael Prasad, MA, CEM®
Black Swans vs. Gray Rhinos and the Risks Emergency Management Keeps Misnaming
Above the Fold…
 • Todd T DeVoe
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The 12 Laws for Effective Emergency Management
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Decision Making in Disaster Response
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From Theory to Action
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Thomas Johnson, MPH, AEM
Winter as a Stress Test for Local Government Continuity
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A RESILIENT BUSINESS
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Severe Weather Predictions: Insights into Current Conditions
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The Leader's Cafe
Lessons from Kara Lawson for Effective Disaster Management
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Todd Talks
Navigating Leadership Job Interviews
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Theory-N2-Practice
Blue State. Red State. Dead State.
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Prepare, Respond, Recover
Exploring Higher Education Emergency Management
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Weathering the Storm: Key Updates on Winter Conditions Across the United States

Technology & Data

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From SitReps to Social Posts
A Force Multiplier for Emergency Managers
 • Brian Colburn
The Art of Connection: Why Ham Radio Still Matters
Above the Fold
 • Todd T DeVoe
September 2025 Updates from the CEMIR
September is U.S. National Preparedness Month. This year's theme is "Preparedness Starts at Home."
 • Michael Prasad, MA, CEM®
August 21st - Intelligence
Day 21 of our advocating for the "August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month" campaign covers how Emergency Managers need Intelligence.
 • EMN Media and Michael Prasad, MA, CEM®
August 18th - We Communicate
This post is part of our work on the "August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month" campaign - It's one of the four "C"s in our lexicon…
 • EMN Media and Michael Prasad, MA, CEM®
August Updates from the CEMIR
U.S. National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Summer Slowdown? - Not.
 • Michael Prasad, MA, CEM®
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