Many emergency operation centers are reaching or have reached over a year of activation. Let that sink in. When preparing for special events or critical events which can range from a day, a month, a few months, etc. we can sometimes see gaps in staffing or resources. …

For emergency managers to successfully coordinate and manage critical events it must happen before the event. Planning, training, and exercising all need to happen but for what types of events? What specific hazards are we most vulnerable too? How can we act by eliminating or reducing the risk? When looking…