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Sept. 26, 2023

Activities, exercises help DLA mark National Preparedness Month

The Defense Logistics Agency observed National Preparedness Month with more than 50 activities throughout the agency, including an expo Sept. 19 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Sept. 18, 2023

DLA employee in Guam shares family’s 12-hour typhoon experience

A DLA physical security specialist describes how her family endured Typhoon Mawar and made it through 18 days without power or water.

Sept. 12, 2023

National Preparedness Month, a chance to bring awareness to insider threats

At Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, the potential threat posed by an insider, a trusted person who takes advantage of his or her access to do harm to the organization’s mission, products, resources, personnel, facilities, information, equipment, network, or systems is continual and ever-changing.

Sept. 8, 2022

DLA’s partnership with FEMA highlighted during National Preparedness Month kickoff

The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off National Preparedness Month with a ceremony and expo at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 7.

Sept. 27, 2021

National Preparedness Month includes emergency prepping for our pets

Being prepared for an emergency means thinking about the needs of all family members—including pets.

Sept. 8, 2021

Communication systems are key to timely warnings during emergencies

Communication is probably the most important critical issue that can profoundly impact the outcomes of an emergency. Communication is essential because, without effective, continuous, and consistent communication, all the other areas of emergency management would be unmanageable.

Sept. 8, 2021

Tips for emergency management: Make a plan

As National Preparedness Month starts while many employees of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support continue supporting the warfighter in a work-from-home environment, newly installed DLA Philadelphia Emergency Management Specialist Donnell Riley has one key takeaway for the workforce: Now more than ever, be prepared.

Sept. 16, 2020

Disaster preparedness, one step at a time

Virginia has seen its share of disaster events this year. From heavy snow to damaging winds, to flooding and tornadoes, residents continue to prove their resilience in the face of adverse events.

Sept. 11, 2020

Be prepared, build an emergency kit

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you prepared for an emergency?

Sept. 4, 2020

Plan ahead to be cyber-ready, tech-ready during disasters

DLA’s Computer Emergency Response Team is asking DLA employees and contractors to help keep the agency’s networks, systems and data safe from phishing.