The nation has steadily improved its ability to respond to major disasters and the power outages that often result. But increasing threats—whether severe natural disasters, cyber-physical attacks, electro-magnetic events, or some Read More
In a new report that warns that the electric grid is the “prime target” of terrorists, Americans are being urged to prepare for up to six months without electricity, transportation, fuel, money, and healthcare. It looked at the potential of a Read More
From 20-22 August 2018, Air University brought together leading subject matter experts from government, industry, laboratories, and academia to discuss vulnerabilities and threats, raise awareness, and explore mitigation strategies Read More
In an extraordinary and sobering report meant to educate the nation on a growing threat, a new military study warns that an electromagnetic pulse weapon attack such as those developed by North Korea, Russia, and Iran could Read More
Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage Quarterly Business Meeting: New broad-scale approaches are needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic disasters that can create significant power outages Read More
The FEMA 2018-2022 Strategic Plan provides a framework for supporting the United States before, during, and after disasters by building a culture of preparedness and getting the nation ready for potential catastrophic disasters. Read More
Although there has not been a publicly-reported cybersecurity event or physical attack resulting in a large scale power outage in the United States, the potential for such attacks to cause a wide scale, long lasting outage cannot be dismissed. Read More
Because the nation’s electric power transmission and distribution systems cannot be made completely impervious to harm from natural or terrorist causes, this report explores how to ensure critical services can be maintained when the power Read More