The most popular blog posts (updated on June 26, 2013)

#1: Emergency Manager: “What People Think I Do / What I Really Do” Meme

Funny meme poking fun at emergency management perceptions.

 

 

 

#2: Learning from the Deadly MGM Fire: The Next Step in Evacuation Preparedness

We’ve come a long way in evacuation preparedness, but we still have a long way to go…

 

 

 

#3: Boston Police Commander: “I need somebody up there to get on social media…”

Excellent use of social media in the middle of strenuous operational conditions

 

 

 

#4: My ICS Wedding Plan

Wedding planning meets emergency management.

 

 

 

 

#5: Relocation after Evacuation: The Danger of Outdoor Evacuation

Think evacuation planning ends when everyone gets outside? Think again…

 

 

 

#6: Active Shooter Training Isn’t Just for Cops and Teachers

Active shooter response includes more than just the usual suspects…

 

 

 

#7: Ten Cool Disaster Preparedness Gadgets

Who doesn’t like cool gadgets? Here are the top ten.

 

 

 

 

#8: Doomsday Preppers: Social Fear and Loathing & Threat to Legitimate Preparedness

Does the show do more harm than good?

 

 

 

 

#9: Responding to an Outdoor Active Shooter

Outdoor active shooters are a specific threat, we need to prepare accordingly.

 

 

 

#10: Ten Commandments of Emergency Preparedness Training

Ten tips that just might change how your agency does training.