Preparedness, Response, & ResilienceFrom 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina to the Gulf Oil Spill, HSPI is contributing to the contemporary discussion on societal resilience, emergency response, and disaster recovery. To continue work on these issues, HSPI convened the Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Task Force in Fall, 2010. The Task Force brings together experts from government, academia, and the private and non-profit sectors to consider contemporary policy issues facing the nation's homeland security, first responder, and emergency management communities.
A Preparedness Wake-Up Call for Cyprus
by Daniel Kaniewski
Security Debrief
March 21, 2012
Risks Abound at Home and Abroad
by Daniel Kaniewski
Security Debrief
January 19, 2012
Operationalizing Resilience:
A Systems-based Approach Emphasizing Risk Management is Required
HSPI Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Task Force
October 13, 2011
The Gordian Knot of Disaster Funding
by Daniel Kaniewski
Security Debrief
September 26, 2011
Comments on Draft National Preparedness Goal
HSPI Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Task Force
September 6, 2011
Black Swan in MA: How Elected Officials Can Contribute to Community Resilience
by Keith Stefanelli
Security Debrief
June 3, 2011
Interim Report on Resilience
HSPI Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Task Force
May 16, 2011
Clear and Present Dangers
by Daniel Kaniewski
Security Debrief
April 28, 2011
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White Swan at the Waterfront
by Daniel Kaniewski
Security Debrief
April 19, 2011
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Supply and Demand: The Case for Community Medical Resiliency
by Gregg Lord and Arnold Bogis
HSPI Commentary
September 17, 2010
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Critical Lessons from the Federal Response to the Gulf Oil Crisis
by Daniel Kaniewski and James Carafano
HSPI Commentary
August 10, 2010
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The Gulf Oil Disaster: Three Steps to Federal Leadership
by R. David Paulison and Daniel Kaniewski
HSPI Commentary
July 7, 2010
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Flooded With Help - But Still Flailing
by Daniel Kaniewski and James Carafano
HSPI Commentary
June 24, 2010
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Storm Surge
by Frank J. Cilluffo and Sharon L. Cardash
ForeignPolicy.com
October 5, 2009
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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
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Also featured on CNN's AC360° Blog
A Stronger, More Resilient Future
by Frank J. Cilluffo and Sharon L. Cardash
The Times-Picayune
August 28, 2009
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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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Serving America's Disaster Victims: FEMA Where Does it Fit?
Frank J. Cilluffo, Daniel J. Kaniewski, Jan P. Lane, Gregg C. Lord and Laura P. Keith
HSPI Issue Brief
January 13, 2009
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Dependence on Non-Profits During Major Disaster Relief: A Risky Dilemma
R. Alan McCurry
HSPI Issue Brief
January 30, 2009
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Hey Good Samaritans--Get a Lawyer!
Seth M.M. Stodder
HSPI Issue Brief
January 30, 2009
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Not Your Father's FEMA
Daniel J. Kaniewski
The Washington Times
September 10, 2008
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Regionalizing Homeland Security: Unifying National Preparedness and Response
HSPI Report
June 30, 2006
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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
Video of hearing
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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National Emergency Management Association 2008 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. Jan Lane presented preliminary findings and recommendations of the HSPI Presidential Transition Task Force as part of an expert panel on “Academic and Think Tank Perspectives on Administration Transition and Homeland Security Issues” on September 10, 2008.
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Bioterrorism and Pandemic Influenza: Are We Prepared?
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo
Before the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations
May 23, 2006
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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
Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
March 8, 2006
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Combating Terrorism: Options To Improve The Federal Response
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo
Before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management and the U.S. House Committee on Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations
April 24, 2001
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Weapons of Mass Destruction, Terrorism, and U.S. Preparedness
Statement of Frank J. Cilluffo
Before the U.S. House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs, and Criminal Justice
October 2, 1998
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The Threat of Bioterrorism: Improving America's Response Capabilities
Policy and Research Forum Special Event
June 14, 2011
Event Summary and Resources
Presidential Policy Directive-8: National Preparedness
April 8, 2011
Event Summary
An Address by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on the State of our Homeland Security
Policy and Research Forum Event
January 27, 2011
Event Summary
A Conversation with Former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge
Policy and Research Forum Event
November 1, 2010
Event Summary
Strengthening Unity of Effort: Challenges and New Directions
Policy & Research Forum Event
June 17, 2010
Event Summary
The Israeli Experience: from Civil Defense to National Resilience
Policy & Research Forum Event
April 27, 2010
Event Summary
Improvised Explosive Devices: Perceptions and the Domestic Threat
Policy & Research Forum Event
April 6, 2010
Event Summary
Citizen Preparedness: Harnessing an Engaged Public
Presidential Transition Roundtable
January 30, 2009
Event Summary and Resources
Related HSPI Issue Briefs:
Dependence on Non-Profits During Major Disaster Relief: A Risky Dilemma
Hey Good Samaritans--Get a Lawyer
FEMA: Capabilities, Coordination and Capacity for the Future
Policy & Research Forum
January 13, 2009
Congressional Quarterly article
Event Summary
Related HSPI Issue Brief:
Serving America's Disaster Victims: FEMA--Where Does It Fit?
A National Approach to Prevention, Preparedness, and Response: Shaping Expectations, Enhancing Capabilities
Presidential Transition Roundtable
October 23, 2008
Event Summary
Media Coverage:
Congressional Quarterly coverage 1 of event (Registration required)
Congressional Quarterly coverage 2 of event (Registration required)
Associated Press coverage
Lessons from the 2011 Japanese Earthquake
C-SPAN
May 11, 2012
Texas Storms Show Need for Emergency Planning
CQ Homeland Security
April 4, 2012
Economy 4.0: the economic impact of catastrophe
American Public Media
January 17, 2012
Resilience Challenge Extends to Psychology, Experts Say
CQ Homeland Security
November 9, 2011
What Happens if FEMA Runs Out of Money
NPR
September 23, 2011
By Federal Mandate, Attack Scenarios Keep Company Officials Up at Night
Roll Call
August 2, 2011
FEMA Wrestles With Building a Self-Sufficient Public
CQ Homeland Security
July 21, 2011
As Anti-Terrorism Funding Shrinks, Controversy Grows Over How to Spend It
St. Louis Beacon
July 7, 2011
Lawmakers to Discuss U.S. Response to Bioterrorism Threat
CQ Homeland Security
June 13, 2011
New Storms, Prior Disasters Burden FEMA's Budget
NPR
June 6, 2011
Feds reconsider disaster management planning
American City & County
May 27, 2011
After String Of Disasters, FEMA Fund Gets A Boost
NPR All Things Considered
May 25, 2011
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Resilience Needs Must Be Defined, Operationalized, Report Finds
CQ Homeland Security
May 19, 2011
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Think Tank Examines Opportunities to Advance National Resilience
Homeland Security Today
May 17, 2011
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Task force urges policy makers to ‘operationalize’ the concept of resilience
Government Security News
May 16, 2011
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Becoming Resilient: GW’s Homeland Security Policy Institute examines the U.S.’s ability to recover from catastrophic events.
GW Today
May 16, 2011
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Barack Obama's hard cell
Boston Herald
May 11, 2011
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Cell Phone Alert System Announced
Fox5
May 10, 2011
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Al Qaeda Confirms Osama bin Laden's Death
Fox5
May 6, 2011
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New Terror Alert System Earns Mostly Praise From Security Experts
CQ Homeland Security
April 24, 2011
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Homeland Security scrapping color-coded alert system
LA Times
April 20, 2011
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Five-level security alert system goes to two
Washington Times
April 20, 2011
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Coming soon on Facebook and Twitter: terror threats from Homeland Security
Christian Science Monitor
April 20, 2011
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New Terror Alerts Will Be Specific and Short-Lived
Fox-5
April 20, 2011
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Streamlined approach to U.S. preparedness
Homeland Security Newswire
April 13, 2011
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Preparing for the Unexpected
GW Today
April 8, 2011
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New Presidential Directive Takes Aim at Cross-Government Preparedness
CQ Homeland Security
April 8, 2011
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New National Preparedness Presidential Policy Focuses on Capabilities
Emergency Management
April 8, 2011
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White House Releases New Guidelines on Preparedness for Disasters
C-SPAN
April 8, 2011
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For FEMA Earthquake Exercise, Honesty Is Key
CQ Homeland Security
April 6, 2011
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Scenes of Destruction After Japan's Tsunami, Quake
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Fox 5
March 11, 2011
Daniel Kaniewski, Deputy Director at The George Washington University's Homeland Security Policy Instiitute, appeared on Fox 5 to discuss disaster recovery and US efforts in response to Japan's earthquake and tsunami.
New nuclear attack guide causes fallout flashback
NBC Nightly News
December 16, 2010
Daniel Kaniewski, deputy director of The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute, discusses the administration's messaging regarding what to do following a nuclear attack. More
Preparing for the Worst
Fox News
December 16, 2010
Daniel Kaniewski, deputy director of The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute, appears on Fox News to comment on government messaging regarding large-scale disasters.
U.S. Rethinks Strategy for the Unthinkable
The New York Times
December 15, 2010
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Wal-Mart Shoppers: Homeland Security Wants You
NPR
December 11, 2010
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Former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge Weighs in on Terror Plot
Fox 5
November 1, 2010
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Threat Is Here To Stay, U.S. Must Remain Vigilant, Says Ridge
Talk Radio News Service
November 1, 2010
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Former DHS Sec. Offers Insights as Agency Deals with Latest Terror Plot
CSPAN
November 1, 2010
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Miracle at the Mine
20/20
October 13, 2010
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Chile's Successful Rescue Sets Example for Other Countries
ABC News
October 13, 2010
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After Times Square bombing, should New York get more anti-terrorism funding?
Christian Science Monitor
May 19, 2010
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Survey: Majority of U.S. Citizens Expects Terrorists to Attack With IEDs
CQ Homeland Security
April 6, 2010
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Experts Ponder Expanded Role for FEMA in Foreign Disasters
CQ Homeland Security
January 15, 2010
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Helping Haiti
GW Today
January 15, 2010
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Haiti a Nation In Ruins, Crying for Help
The Globe and Mail
January 14, 2010
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Dan Kaniewski TV Appearance
CBC
January 14, 2010
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Challenges Unlike Anything in U.S. Await Teams in Haiti
CQ Homeland Security
January 13, 2010
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US Speeds Disaster Response, Recover to Haiti
Homeland Security Today
January 13, 2010
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Haiti Earthquake Could Trigger Possible Medical 'Perfect Storm'
CNN.com
January 13, 2010
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Storm Surge
ForeignPolicy.com
October 5, 2009
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A Stronger, More Resilient Future
The Times-Picayune
August 28, 2009
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Janet Napolitano's Tough Job at Homeland Security
U.S. News and World Report
July 24, 2009
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Metro's Crash Reveals Gains in Preparedness
The Washington Post
June 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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Museum Guards Trained for Tragedy
Fox 5
June 10, 2009
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Experts Offer Advice for Incoming FEMA Chief
Congressional Quarterly Homeland Security
April 29, 2009
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Post-Katrina Reform Act Augments Both FEMA and DHS, Experts Say
Homeland Security Today
March 18, 2009
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As Talk of Reorganization Moves Forward, Congress Prepares to Stake Claims Over FEMA
Congressional Quarterly Homeland Security
February 27, 2009
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Informed Citizenry Is Indispensable in Responding to Disaster, Says Author
Congressional Quarterly Homeland Security
January 30, 2009
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Paulison: Access to President Key to FEMA Prospering Inside DHS
Congressional Quarterly Homeland Security
January 13, 2009
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Experts Warn Against Upheaval With FEMA & DHS
National Journal
November 19, 2008
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LAPD Chief: No more Brownies in new administration
Associated Press
October 23, 2008
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New National Alert System Is Set Back
The Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2008
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Response to Hurricane Ike
Fox News
September 14, 2008
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Not Your Father's FEMA
The Washington Times
September 10, 2008
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FEMA Plays the Anticipation Game
The Wall Street Journal
September 4, 2008
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Gustav Response; Learning From Katrina
Bloomberg News
September 2, 2008
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FEMA Chief Praised for Cool Head, Preparation as Gustav Approached
The Wall Street Journal
September 2, 2008
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Bush focuses on Gustav instead of convention
USA Today
September 1, 2008
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Response to Hurricane Gustav
Fox News
September 1, 2008
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What Should We Tell The Public?
In Case Of Emergency, Read Blog
August 24, 2008
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What Should We Tell The Public?
In Case Of Emergency, Read Blog
July 31, 2008
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Homeland Security Funding Cut in 43 Cities, Including D.C.
Fox 5 News
July 24, 2008
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New Security Strategy Emphasizes Disaster Preparedness
Washington Post
October 10, 2007
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Can Congress Rescue FEMA?
Washington Post
June 26, 2006
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White House proposes Katrina fixes
Houston Chronicle
February 24, 2006
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Homeland security expert Frank Cilluffo discusses disaster relief
Council on Foreign Relations
September 23, 2005
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Poor communications slowed military's hurricane response
National Journal
September 19, 2005
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A Crisis Agency In Crisis
US News & World Report
September 19, 2005
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HSPI Director comments on Katrina response and National Response Plan
Knight-Ridder Tribune Newspapers
September 13, 2005
Cilluffo discusses federal Katrina response
C-SPAN "Washington Journal"
September 12, 2005
Cilluffo comments on federal disaster response
Dallas Morning News
September 11, 2005
Cilluffo comments on appointment of Admiral Allen to head up Katrina response
Baltimore Sun
September 10, 2005
Improvements Needed in Government Communication
WTOP Radio News
September 6, 2005
HSPI director assesses national preparedness
Fox News "Special Report"
September 5, 2005
HSPI director assesses national preparedness
Reuters
September 2, 2005
Was FEMA ready for a disaster like Katrina?
NBC Nightly News
September 2, 2005
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HSPI director addresses FEMA/Katrina
Baltimore Sun
September 2, 2005
A Doomsday Priority
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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Raphael Barishansky
Chief of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Prince George’s County (MD) Health Department
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James Carafano
Senior Research Fellow, Defense and Homeland Security, The Heritage Foundation
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Sharon Cardash
Associate Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute
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Frank Cilluffo
Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute
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Richard Esposito
Senior Investigative Reporter, ABC News
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Peter Hotez
Distinguished Research Professor; Chair, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine, The George Washington University
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Daniel Kaniewski
Deputy Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute
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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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Barbara Porter
Chief of Staff to the President, The George Washington University
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Gregory Saathoff
Executive Director, Critical Incident Analysis Group, University of Virginia
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Allan Zenowitz
Former Executive Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Brigadier General, US Army (Ret)
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