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Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast, what policies have changed?

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

These attacks led to a focus on managing security incidents and bioterrorism. Among the many changes, this established FEMA as a separate agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and created 10 regional FEMA offices, each with a regional administrator. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988.

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Security Industry Association Recognizes Paul Anstine and Scott Shellenberger With 2023 Excellence in Government Service Awards

Security Industry Association

House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Shellenberger, state’s attorney for Baltimore County, were recognized at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. during the 2023 SIA GovSummit , SIA’s annual government security conference. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. Department of Homeland Security.

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SIA New Member Profile: Sloan Security Group

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Sloan Security Group designs, builds, integrates and maintains perimeter security solutions for distinctive brands and institutions. SIA spoke with Terin Pickett, marketing manager at Sloan Security Group, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Plans were made in the UK in 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2014. Local and regional authorities have been emasculated, and the result of this has been manifest in their inability to respond adequately to local needs. There were major exercises on pandemics in 2005, 2007 and 2016. Clarity, trust, welfare, care and equity are needed, now.

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SIA New Member Profile: Inteconnex

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Inteconnex offers high-performance integrated enterprise security systems. SIA spoke with Marc Meyer, president and CEO of Inteconnex, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Marc Meyer : Inteconnex was founded in 2006 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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A Closer Look at Some Assembly Occupancy Requirements

National Fire Protection Association

Interior finishes are the interior surfaces of a building that are generally secured in place like wall and ceiling coverings. Prior to the 2006 Edition, crowd managers were only required for assembly occupancies with occupant loads of more than 1000. They have proven to be a contributing factor in how quickly a fire spreads.

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How Julia Landauer, NASCAR Champion & ISC West Keynote Speaker, Built Her Career Confidence

Security Industry Association

ISC West 2021 is coming up July 19-21 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC West program, including 65+ sessions on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments and this year’s engaging Keynote Series presentations.