College Of The Atlantic 2020 Champlain Institute — Addressing National Threats And Emergencies
COVID-19 is the latest disaster to challenge the US government, US businesses, and the lives of every American. National threats and emergencies range from climate change, cyber threats, and terrorism to natural disasters and pandemics. How well does the US government prioritize and prepare for these risks and how well do they respond when there is an emergency? What role and responsibilities do State and local governments and the private sector have in preparing for these challenges? These topics will be the focus of discussion between Nathaniel Fogg, former Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Counselor to the Administrator at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Nick Dowling, Founder CEO of IDS International, a firm that helps the US government handle complex national security challenges ranging from cyber warfare to COVID-19.