Preparing to Protect the Home Front
As we transition into the second half of hurricane season, parts of the country are still recovering from record flooding and devastating tornadoes. Hurricane season unofficially runs through November and...
CHDS Reaches Out to the Nation
Emergence Alumna Making a Difference: Interagency Radio Communication
“Communication between agencies in a crisis extends beyond just the technical challenges…we need to understand our networks…we need to have layers of communication…and it all starts with training.” Communication during...
Emergence Alumna Making a Difference: Sharing Information in the Big Easy
“Special events are ingrained into the fabric of New Orleans; finding a way to share information for planning purposes and in real-time is essential to minimizing confusion, frustration, and congestion...
CHDS wins award for K-12 School Shooting Database
On June 29, 2019, the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) was presented with an award from the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC). Each year the MCBC honors remarkable...
CHDS alumna investigates “Faux Families” on the Southern Border
No matter how you consume news—via television, newspaper, radio, or online—you have probably heard reports about immigrants arriving at the Southern U.S. Border. But in the current climate of politically-charged...
New PrepTalk Released: Forging resilient community through imperfect relentless progress
FEMA and its emergency management partners released James Gore’s PrepTalk: “Forging Resilient Community Through Imperfect Relentless Progress” today. In his PrepTalk, Gore shares his experience supporting his community in the...
CHDS hosts Cyber Curriculum Forum
Today’s leaders face a wide range of threats that remain poised to disrupt society. But not all threats are manifested as physical challenges—they are also charged with fighting the evolving...
