Critical Infrastructure Protection

James Demby, senior technical adviser, FEMA

Communicating the risk to populations downstream of dams is one goal of the National Dam Safety Program.

By: Elaine Pittman
February 24, 2011

Altamonte Springs, Fla.'s data center finds a permanent home in a decommissioned water tank.

By: Laurie J. Flynn
February 22, 2011

The threat of cyber-attacks to the nation's critical infrastructure has been steadily increasing, while it has become clearer that the U.S. is unprepared to protect itself against such attacks.

By: Jim McKay
February 17, 2011

New software gives hope that contaminants, including those introduced by a terrorist, can be detected before a disaster occurs.

security illustration
By: Matt Williams
November 30, 2010

Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s new 24/7 operations center seeks to improve information sharing and monitoring of cyber-security threats.

By: Margaret Steen
November 29, 2010

Rail security has always been a challenge, but the stakes are growing.

By: Lauren Katims
November 17, 2010

A bridge-building method developed by the University of Maine uses lightweight carbon tubes to make arches as strong as steel.

By: Corey McKenna
November 02, 2010

Procedures and a technology platform under development in Davie, Fla., aim to increase information sharing and improve accuracy of damage and debris records.

Solar panels power a livestock well in McHenry County, N.D. Photo courtesy of Brian Hvinden/FEMA.
By: Corey McKenna
October 26, 2010

Installing solar power cells saved thousands of dollars while reducing the potential for future damage.

Port of Providence
By: Corey McKenna
August 13, 2010

Sensors will add chemical data to Rhode Island's common operating picture.


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