Comments on: In Speech, Napolitano Asks Americans “To Raise Your Hand And Ask ‘What’s Our Plan?’” At Their Schools, Workplaces, Homes, Houses Of Worship, Community Organizations & Even Book Clubs To Help “Build A Ready And Resilient Nation” http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/ A Citizen’s Eye View of Public Preparedness Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:57:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Are Americans “Seeing” And “Saying” Enough? Times Square Scare Offers Opportunity To Assess, Improve Public’s Role In Homeland Security http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/comment-page-1/#comment-62931 Are Americans “Seeing” And “Saying” Enough? Times Square Scare Offers Opportunity To Assess, Improve Public’s Role In Homeland Security Wed, 05 May 2010 16:23:31 +0000 http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/?p=5671#comment-62931 [...] Security Department (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, who has made citizen engagement a major theme of her tenure, was among the government officials who cited the vendors’ actions as a model [...] [...] Security Department (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, who has made citizen engagement a major theme of her tenure, was among the government officials who cited the vendors’ actions as a model [...]

]]> By: In D.C. Speech, Israeli Resilience Expert Argues “An Active Public Is A Resilient Public And A Passive Public Is A Vulnerable Public” http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/comment-page-1/#comment-62034 In D.C. Speech, Israeli Resilience Expert Argues “An Active Public Is A Resilient Public And A Passive Public Is A Vulnerable Public” Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:22:57 +0000 http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/?p=5671#comment-62034 [...] the concept of ‘resilience’ in homeland security gains prominence here in the U.S., the Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) at George Washington University hosted a timely [...] [...] the concept of ‘resilience’ in homeland security gains prominence here in the U.S., the Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) at George Washington University hosted a timely [...]

]]> By: To Make Family Emergency Planning More Effective (& Credible), Should It Be Done Together With Schools, Businesses, Neighbors, Responders? Maybe On A Specific Day? http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/comment-page-1/#comment-47614 To Make Family Emergency Planning More Effective (& Credible), Should It Be Done Together With Schools, Businesses, Neighbors, Responders? Maybe On A Specific Day? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:45:24 +0000 http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/?p=5671#comment-47614 [...] Napolitano made another related request of the public: that they go to some of those institutions, “raise your hand and ask ‘what’s our plan?’” (FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate has been emphasizing the primacy of planning in his public [...] [...] Napolitano made another related request of the public: that they go to some of those institutions, “raise your hand and ask ‘what’s our plan?’” (FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate has been emphasizing the primacy of planning in his public [...]

]]> By: American Red Cross “Town Hall” Highlights Growing Partnerships With Non-Profit Groups On Disaster Preparedness, Response And Recovery http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/comment-page-1/#comment-45369 American Red Cross “Town Hall” Highlights Growing Partnerships With Non-Profit Groups On Disaster Preparedness, Response And Recovery Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:25 +0000 http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/?p=5671#comment-45369 [...] days before the panel. First was DHS Secretary Napolitano’s major National Preparedness Month speech given at the Red Cross’ Hall of Service in which she said homeland security was not just a governmental task but instead a “shared [...] [...] days before the panel. First was DHS Secretary Napolitano’s major National Preparedness Month speech given at the Red Cross’ Hall of Service in which she said homeland security was not just a governmental task but instead a “shared [...]

]]> By: Interview With “Ready Radio” Show From Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter’s Cross Bloggers http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/comment-page-1/#comment-44983 Interview With “Ready Radio” Show From Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter’s Cross Bloggers Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:28:33 +0000 http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/?p=5671#comment-44983 [...] CERT program in New York City, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano’s recent speech recommending that Americans ask “What’s Our Plan?” in their community, and the Flu.Gov Citizen H1N1 Video PSA contest. The 10-minute interview comes [...] [...] CERT program in New York City, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano’s recent speech recommending that Americans ask “What’s Our Plan?” in their community, and the Flu.Gov Citizen H1N1 Video PSA contest. The 10-minute interview comes [...]

]]> By: At Hearing, House Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Cuellar Asks FEMA For New Strategic Plan To Increase U.S. Community, Citizen Preparedness (Incl. Vision/Goals/Metrics) http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/comment-page-1/#comment-44857 At Hearing, House Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Cuellar Asks FEMA For New Strategic Plan To Increase U.S. Community, Citizen Preparedness (Incl. Vision/Goals/Metrics) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:59:58 +0000 http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/?p=5671#comment-44857 [...] in the week, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered a major speech on preparedness to mark the end of National Preparedness Month. She said that in order to improve our [...] [...] in the week, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered a major speech on preparedness to mark the end of National Preparedness Month. She said that in order to improve our [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/2009/09/29/in-speech-napolitano-asks-americans-to-raise-your-hand-and-ask-whats-our-plan-at-their-schools-workplaces-homes-houses-of-worship-even-book-clubs-to-help-build-a-ready-and-resilient/comment-page-1/#comment-44657 Lisa Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:36:07 +0000 http://incaseofemergencyblog.com/?p=5671#comment-44657 Janet was our governor here in Arizona, and while she was here she pretty much bankrupted our state with her wild spending and never came up with any sort of emergency plan. However, I have to give her credit for bringing preparedness front and center. In spite of the turmoil in our country and around the globe, I am constantly shocked at how many people are oblivious to even the idea that maybe our future isn't all that rosy! Lisa Janet was our governor here in Arizona, and while she was here she pretty much bankrupted our state with her wild spending and never came up with any sort of emergency plan. However, I have to give her credit for bringing preparedness front and center. In spite of the turmoil in our country and around the globe, I am constantly shocked at how many people are oblivious to even the idea that maybe our future isn’t all that rosy!

Lisa

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