Applying disaster response strategies to the opioid epidemic
The rugged landscape of Snohomish County, WA is a testament to the powerful forces of nature. From the steep banks of Puget Sound in the west to the frozen austere...
Category: Out of the Classroom, into the World
Emergence Alumnus Making a Difference: Unified Communication for Effective Change
“Creating and disseminating goals and metrics embedded in an annual strategy document in a large organization can seem like a paper exercise…we need processes that incorporate all stakeholders in the...
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...
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 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...