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FEMA Seeks Inputs for Guidance on Developing Emergency Operations Plans

FEMA is seeking to update Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans (CPG 101). This guide was last updated in 2010 and provides guidance for developing emergency operations plans. Due to the foundational nature of this document, and its importance to whole community partners, FEMA is seeing the input of the whole community on what stakeholders would like to see in an updated CPG 101.

Water Utilities Support Utility Scam Awareness Week – November 17-23, 2019

Given that people are most concerned about the loss of utility services during cold months, scammers are particularly virulent this time of year. Imposter utility scammers typically use phone, in-person, and online tactics to target customers when they are most afraid of losing power and water. This year, Pennsylvania American Water joined Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize the fourth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 20.

FEMA Releases "Publication 1," Explaining Its Mission and Role in Emergency Management

Yesterday, FEMA released the third edition of Publication 1, a document that seeks to help the whole community, including individuals and organizations, better understand the agency’s mission and role in emergency management. It includes “What We Do” and “How We Do It” sections, describing FEMA’s roles prior to, during, and following disasters.

FBI Official: Greatest Terrorism Threat to Homeland “Emanates from Self-Radicalized Lone Actors”

Earlier this week, Matthew Alcoke, the FBI’s deputy assistant director for its Counterterrorism Division, delivered remarks on the “ever-evolving” terrorism landscape, with a focus on its implications for the homeland. Alcoke began by describing how the FBI works counterterrorism cases, explaining how his agency categorizes terrorism.

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, Week 3 – A Collective Approach to Securing Public Places

As discussed in Security and Resilience Updates for the past few weeks (beginning with the October 31 Security and Resilience Update), November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, a time intended to shine a light on the vital role that these systems and places play in keeping the nation and communities safe, secure, and prosperous.

FBI Report on Lone Offender Terrorism

The FBI has just published a report on lone offender terrorist attacks in the U.S., taking a look at the backgrounds, behavioral characteristics, and circumstances surrounding 52 attacks since 1972. The study specifically examined offenders who carried out attacks independent of any direction from a terrorist group or organization. Among its key findings, the report noted that:

DHS Publishes Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Guide

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, has just published A Guide to Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, a document intended to serve as an overview of the approach to critical infrastructure and resilience adopted in the U.S. The intent of the guide is to share basic information and lessons learned from over the last 15 years. One of the approaches examined in the document is the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) model, on page 10.

Implications of Islamic State Leader’s Death on the Terrorism Landscape

The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) has released a podcast discussing the implications of the recent death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the former leader of the Islamic State, on the terrorism landscape. As discussed in the October 29 Security and Resilience Update, al-Baghdadi was killed in a U.S.-led operation in Syria during the preceding weekend.

Chad Wolf Sworn in as Acting DHS Secretary

On November 13, Chad Wolf was sworn in as the new acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Wolf had just been confirmed by the Senate for a different DHS job, undersecretary for strategy, plans, and policy, which allowed him to move into the department's top role. He previously served in several positions in DHS, including as chief of staff of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and chief of staff to former DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

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