May 12
It’s amazing how the news these days reports almost daily on a disaster somewhere in the world and the people – real people – who are affected. Earlier this year, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) reported that natural disasters, including the huge earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, caused a record US$366 [...]
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Apr 30
In February 2012, OODAkits underwent a user acceptance test by FEMA conducted by the Supporting Technology Evaluation Project (STEP), managed by the Preparedness-Technology, Analysis, and Coordination (P-TAC) Center, which is is operated by FEMA’s National Preparedness Directorate. One of two primary objectives was to evaluate OODAkits’ incorporation of NIMS (National Incident Management System) concepts and principles. [...]
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