Summary: CISA recently published the “Dams Sector Personnel Screening Guide,” to help dam owners and operators in developing and implementing personnel screening protocols appropriate for their facilities.
Summary: Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report “Checklists for strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene emergency preparedness and response: focus on Ukraine.” Developed to support local stakeholders, this report provides practical guidance for delivering safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services and protecting public health during emergencies, especially in conflict-affected settings.
The following posts are useful for general awareness of current physical security threats, natural disaster resilience, preparedness resources, mitigation guidance, and other security-related news or updates. These resources have been curated by the WaterISAC analyst team as items of broad relevance and benefit that do not need supplemental analysis at this time.
Natural Hazards/Climate Change
Summary: Last week, a former member of the Army National Guard was arrested after he allegedly attempted to carry out a plan to conduct a mass-shooting at a U.S. military base in Michigan, on behalf of the Islamic State. This foiled plot highlights the influence that geopolitical conflicts and emerging technologies can have on extremist targeted violence.
Summary: Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1. Meteorologists at NOAA expect an above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year, highlighting the importance of hurricane preparedness.
Summary: As part of their First Responder’s Toolbox series, the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), DHS, and the FBI have published a report to provide information on planning and responding to terrorism threats against mass gatherings that are not contained within a secured perimeter. WaterISAC is sharing this report for situational awareness.
Summary: WaterISAC is thrilled to share that our recent virtual conference, H2OSecCon, was a tremendous success. The event brought together a vibrant community of thought leaders, professionals, and change-makers from across the sector. The variety of speakers delivered powerful insights, innovative ideas and actionable takeaways.
The following posts are useful for general awareness of current physical security threats, natural disaster resilience, preparedness resources, mitigation guidance, and other security-related news or updates. These resources have been curated by the WaterISAC analyst team as items of broad relevance and benefit that do not need supplemental analysis at this time.
Natural Hazards/Climate Change
Summary: Several recent media reports highlighted recent calls from an anti-government extremist group to target and destroy weather radars operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Summary: CISA recently published the “Dams Sector Waterside Barriers Guide,” to help dam owners and operators in understanding the possible need for waterside barriers as part of their overall security plan.
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