Infrastructure ProtectionProtecting critical U.S. infrastructure from natural and man made attacks remains an important concern and a key policy goal at HSPI.
White Swan at the Waterfront
by Daniel Kaniewski
Security Debrief
April 19, 2011
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Reckless Neglect: A Disaster Waiting to Happen...Again?
by Stephen Flynn, Frank J. Cilluffo, and Sharon L. Cardash
HSPI Commentary
August 28, 2009
Also featured on CNN's AC360° Blog
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Metro's Crash Reveals Gains in Preparedness
by Daniel J. Kaniewski
The Washington Post
June 28, 2009
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The Metrorail Crash: An Effective Regional Response
by Daniel J. Kaniewski
June 23, 2009
"Yesterday’s Metro accident demonstrated that the post-9/11 increased focus on local and regional preparedness has not only better prepared the Washington area for acts terrorism, but also for the full range of incidents the area faces."
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Regionalizing Homeland Security: Unifying National Preparedness and Response
HSPI Report
June 30, 2006
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Empowering America: A Proposal for Enhancing Regional Preparedness
HSPI and Heritage Foundation Task Force
April 6, 2006
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In A Moment's Notice: Surge Capacity for Terrorist Bombings
Featuring Daniel J. Kaniewski
June 16-17, 2009
Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Emergency Physicians
Explosive devices and high-velocity firearms are the terrorists’ weapons of choice. The devastation wrought in other countries, demonstrates the impact that can be achieved by detonating explosives among densely packed civilians. In an instant, an explosion can wreak havoc—producing numerous casualties with complex, technically challenging injuries not commonly seen after natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, or hurricanes. Because many patients self-evacuate after a terrorist attack, and prehospital care may be difficult to coordinate, hospitals near the scene can expect to receive a large influx—or surge—of victims after a terrorist strike. This rapid surge of victims typically occurs within minutes, exemplified by the Madrid bombings where the closest hospital received 272 patients in 2.5 hours. In addition, injuries to workers involved in recovery procedures can lead to a secondary wave in surge. More
A Tale of Our Cities: Planning for Interdisciplinary Response to Terrorist Use of Explosives Events: Boston
Featuring Daniel J. Kaniewski
June 15-16, 2009
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Emergency Physicians
The conference built upon the success of previous “Tale of Cities" conferences that identified and proposed solutions to fill gaps in preparing and responding to terrorist bombings. Such conferences, comprised of delegations from large cities, afford invaluable opportunities to exchange ideas and information with counterparts from other cities who have had real world experience responding to terrorist bombings. This event included senior Metro Boston officials involved in medicine, emergency management and planning who collectively discussed lessons learned, identifed gaps in Boston readiness, and proposed how to cogently plan and address identified issues.
Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 Implementation: An Examination of FEMA's Preparedness and Response Mission
Statement of Daniel J. Kaniewski
Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response
March 17, 2009
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Public Safety Briefing on the Future of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security
Hosted by The Congressional Fire Services Institute, Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. Daniel Kaniewski discussed as part of an expert panel the need for FEMA to remain a robust, core component of the Department of Homeland Security.
January 27, 2009
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Disaster Preparedness and Response: What’s Next?
Featuring Daniel J. Kaniewski
November 19, 2008
Washington, DC
Hosted by The Consortium for Homeland Defense and Security in America
Kaniewski discussed as part of an expert panel progress in building our disaster preparedness and response capabilities, as well as key questions facing the next administration as part of the Consortium’s annual Threats at Our Threshold conference. More
California Office of Homeland Security Annual Conference
Featuring Frank J. Cilluffo
May 28, 2008
Palm Desert, CA
Cilluffo delivered remarks on “Homegrown Terrorism” as part of a panel of law enforcement officials discussing “Managing the Threats of Today and Tomorrow.” More
The National Guard and Homeland Defense
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo
Before the U.S. Commission on the National Guard and Reserves
May 4, 2006
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Hurricane Katrina: Recommendations for Reform
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo, HSPI Director
Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
March 8, 2006
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Preventing Terrorist Attacks on America's Chemical Plants
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo, HSPI Director
Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity
June 15, 2005
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Critical Infrastructure Protection: Who’s in Charge
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo, Co-chairman, Cyber Threats Task Force, Homeland Defense Project, Center for Strategic & International Studies
Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Government Reform
October 4, 2001
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Combating Terrorism: Options To Improve The Federal Response
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo, Chairman, Committee on Combating Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism, Homeland Defense Initiative Center for Strategic & International Studies
Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management and the U.S. House of Respresentatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations
April 24, 2001
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A Conversation with Former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge
Policy and Research Forum Event
November 1, 2010
Event Summary
FEMA: Capabilities, Coordination and Capacity for the Future
Featuring the Honorable R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
HSPI Policy & Research Forum event
January 13, 2009.
Event Summary
Rep. Harman and Rep. Lungren Discuss Their Legislation to Secure Our Nation's Ports
Policy & Research Forum
April 7, 2006
Safe Port Act (PDF)
HSPI Hosts Panel to Discuss White House After Action Report on Hurricane Katrina
Policy & Research Forum
February 24, 2006
The Federal Responses to Hurricane Katrinia: Lessons Learned (PDF)
Officials: Bin Laden Eyed Small Cities as Targets
CBN
May 12, 2011
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Frightening Incidents in U.S. Skies
ABC World News
May 11, 2011
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Recent flight incidents amplify safety fears
ABC-7
May 11, 2011
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Bin Laden fallout: Do US trains need a 'no-ride list'?
The Christian Science Monitor
May 9, 2011
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Info from Osama Raid Shows Interest in US Trains
Fox5
May 5, 2011
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Holiday anti-terrorism focus is on 'soft targets'
LA Times
December 30, 2010
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Ridge speaks out about cargo bomb
Security Director News
November 2, 2010
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D.C. Metro plot reminder of inherent threats to public transportation
Security Director News
November 2, 2010
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Va. Man Charged After Working on Fake Metro Bomb Plot
MyFoxDC
October 28, 2010
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Operation RAILSAFE To Begin Friday
Fox 5
October 5, 2010
HSPI Deputy Director, Dan Kaniewski, discusses AMTRAK's new high security exercise.
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A Stronger, More Resilient Future
The Times-Picayune
August 28, 2009
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A Metro Crash Revelation: Progress on Preparedness
The Washington Post
June 25, 2009
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Emergency response to Metrorail crash shows post-9/11 gains
The Christian Science Monitor
June 24, 2009
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Crash Warning System Probed in D.C.
Fox News Channel
June 23, 2009
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Not Your Father's FEMA
by Daniel J. Kaniewski
The Washington Times
September 10, 2008
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Response to Hurricane Gustav
Fox News
September 3, 2008
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Transit Security Requires Chaotic Approach
by Frank J. Cilluffo and Laura P. Keith
USA Today
February 28, 2007
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A Doomsday Priority
by Daniel J. Kaniewski
The Washington Times
April 6, 2005
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Michael Balboni
Principal, Navigators Global
Former New York State Deputy Secretary for Public Safety
Former New York State Senator
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Sharon L. Cardash
Associate Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute
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Frank J. Cilluffo
Associate Vice President, The George Washington University
Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute
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Gus Coldebella
Independent Consultant
Former General Counsel (Acting) and Former Deputy General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security
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Kirstjen Nielsen
Managing Director and General Counsel, Civitas Group, llc
Former Special Assistant to the President, Homeland Security Council
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John Noftsinger
Vice Provost
James Madison University
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