What you should be doing to prepare for COVID-19
It is a matter of when, not if coronavirus will spread. Here are some practical steps on how you can best prepare for COVID-19 and keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Coronavirus Continues Global Spread
As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world, public health experts fear it is almost too late to prevent a pandemic.
Misinformation and Disinformation During Disasters
The spread of misinformation and disinformation or “fake news” during a disaster can cause confusion and pose a threat to public safety.
Coronavirus numbers increase as CDC continues prevention efforts
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread with over 45,000 confirmed cases and 1,100 recorded deaths.
Experts show concern over nation’s dwindling relevance in science and technology
Experts weigh in on science and technology why the United States is falling behind in S&T and what needs to be done to restore the country’s status as a leader in technology innovation.
Data Privacy Day 2020: Privacy is Everyone’s Responsibility
LinkedIn partnered with The National Cyber Security Alliance to host Data Privacy Day 2020: A Vision for the Future, a series of panels celebrating data privacy.
Wildfire and utility experts request government support in wildfire prevention
Utilities presented the U.S House of Representatives energy and climate change committees with findings on wildfire prevention.
Coronavirus: CDC urges Americans to stay calm yet cautious
The U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) hosted a webinar on Monday, January 27, 2020 educating business leaders on the Novel Coronavirus and the action they can take to keep their workplaces and communities safe.
Emergency Managers Address DHS Grants and the Preparedness Needs of their Communities
This IEM blog is a summary of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security’s Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery Subcommittee Hearing on “UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF DHS PREPAREDNESS GRANTS: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD” that took place on Thursday, January 9, 2020. The Emergency Preparedness Response Subcommittee of the House’s Committee on Homeland Security […]
IEM Spotlight: Jailene Rivera, Training Specialist, IEM Puerto Rico
IEM Spotlight: Jailene Rivera Training Specialist IEM Puerto Rico Where did you grow up? If not on Puerto Rico, when did you move to PR? I grew up in “La ciudad del Gigante Dormido,” a small town in the center of the Island called Adjuntas. What do you do for “IEM Puerto Rico”? I am […]
