WikiAdapt
Whether it’s navigating newer technology or preparing for climate change-related disasters, there’s a whole lot of adaptation going on at WikiAdapt. The growing wiki, which collects research related to climate change adaptation, recently launched the Frontline Knowledge Explorer project to create an area of the site focused on disaster risk reduction. Researchers can search through more than 300 articles, get a lesson in writing their own wiki, and add their work to the burgeoning database.
Home Station Blog
A new Twitter stream and a YouTube channel are among a few of the offerings that are making the Home Station blog home, sweet home for wired homeland security junkies. Add a seasoned radio program, an audio newsletter, and a wealth of information from the Integrative Center for Homeland Security at Texas A&M, and you have a blog you won’t want to leave home without.
JMLC Geographic Resources: Publication Listing
The geography-minded among us will appreciate this collection of journals that cover everything from tourism research to disaster prevention to society and culture. The list, compiled by the James and Marilyn Lovell Center for Environmental Geography and Hazards Research at Texas State University, is part of the center’s effort to improve understanding of hazards and the environment. Parts of the site are under construction, so proceed with patience.
CDC Healthcare Preparedness Resources
Dealing with pandemics, weapons of mass destruction, bioterrorism, and good old-fashioned mass casualties are among the many topics addressed in this collection of resources. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked down journal articles, regulatory guides, websites, and classes and arranged them in an easy-to-use format sorted by healthcare facility type. Subscribe to RSS feeds or e-mail updates to keep up with the site’s latest additions.
Research and Applications Needs in Flood Hydrology Science
In October, the National Research Council’s Committee on Hydrologic Science held a workshop to examine topics related to extreme hydrological events—especially flooding—with a focus on the planning issues involved. This report summarizes the workshop, which tackled issues ranging from what questions should be asked in the “new science of hydrological extremes” to ways in which new technology might be used to improve the estimation of future floods.
Sustaining the State Workforce: Strategies for Effective Pandemic Planning
A pandemic could prove deadly to more than just those infected with a virus—with 40 percent of the workforce estimated to be sick or caring for loved ones, it could be the death of government services, as well. That’s why the National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices examined what a pandemic might mean to the continuity of government in 55 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. This report identifies challenges, policies, and best practices that impact the continuation of essential services during an outbreak.