By Dr. Shana Nicholson, faculty member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Military University
Many people consider their pets members of their immediate family. However, when it comes to disaster planning, very few families take the time to consider what will happen to pets if residents need to leave their home during a disaster.
By Giles Hoback, III, faculty member, Emergency and Disaster Management & Fire Science Management at American Public University
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) just released its 2014-2018 Strategic Plan, including updates to its mission priorities, key outcomes, and stakeholder communication. The new plan was developed in response to the Department of Homeland Security’s Quadrennial Homeland Security Review and takes its foundation from the same review.