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Part 2: The Psychology of Unpreparedness — Understanding Normalcy Bias
The EM Network kicks off a multi-part series for its paid subscribers
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Daniel Scott
Building a Stronger Emergency Management Community: Solutions Over Divisions
While pursuing my undergraduate degree, I thought I wanted to be a philosopher.
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Todd T DeVoe
Why Emergency Managers Are The Welfare Recipients Of Government
Emergency managers are critical in guiding communities through disaster preparation, response, and recovery phases.
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Daniel Scott
CHARITY The Heroic and Heartbreaking Story of Charity Hospital in Hurricane Katrina
By: Jim Carrier
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Marc C. Baker, CEM
Applied Economics in Emergency Management:
A New Perspective on Real-World Solutions
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Todd T DeVoe
Mastering Resilience & Emotional Intelligence in High-Stress Environments
Jolie Wills and Hummingly
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Daniel Scott
Takeoff Horror: Lessons from Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor Disaster of 1972
This September 24th marks the 52nd anniversary (1972) of the Sacramento Canadair Sabre Airshow Accident that caused the deaths of 22 people and injuries…
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Benjamin Kahn
When the Fire Hits Home:
A Reflection on Family, Legacy, and Emergency Management
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Todd T DeVoe
Design any Disaster
By: Patrick Hardy
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Marc C. Baker, CEM
Appalachian Twister: Lessons from the Shinnston Tornado
This June 23rd will mark the 80th anniversary (1944) of the Shinnston Tornado that struck West Virginia, killed more than 100 people and left a…
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Benjamin Kahn
Rotten to its Core: Lessons from the Long Beach Pier Collapse of 1913
This May 24th will mark the 111th anniversary (1913) of the Long Beach Pier Collapse (also called the Municipal Auditorium Empire Day) Disaster that…
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Benjamin Kahn
Explosive Reliance: Lessons from the Thioklol Woodbine Disaster
This February 3rd marks the 53nd anniversary (1971) of the Thiokol Chemical Plant explosion, a disaster that took the lives of 29 people, shattered a…
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Benjamin Kahn
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