Writing & Analysis
I write about the systems that shape public safety—how they succeed, how they fail, and what it takes to get them right.
“Public safety is built—or eroded—long before a disaster hits.”
Hazard Mitigation & Hellraising
I publish essays and analysis on emergency management, public safety, and civic accountability. These pieces draw from real-world experience and focus on the decisions that shape outcomes before, during, and after disasters.
Best Practices for Incorporating Social Media into Exercises
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Contributed to a national-level report on integrating social media into emergency management exercises, supporting improved preparedness, communication strategies, and operational coordination.
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Reparations Via Service: A Stitch Towards Mending the Broken Heart of America
National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA)
Examines how historic inequities and systemic challenges in St. Louis shape community resilience, and explores how inclusive planning and service-based approaches can strengthen preparedness, recovery, and long-term resilience in the face of increasing disasters.
How Social Media Is Elevating Engagement for Local Government
Governing Magazine (Collaboration published under the name Sarah Gamblin-Luig)