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Lauren Katims Nadeau

Lauren Katims previously served as a staff writer and contributing writer for Government Technology magazine.

Project engages social connections to develop self-sufficient, resilient communities in the Los Angeles area.
Teams of emergency managers and disaster volunteers lend virtual support to those on the site of a disaster.
The teams of emergency managers and disaster volunteers lend virtual support to those on the site of a disaster.
The California Earthquake Clearinghouse is testing new middleware that would create a virtual network to make knowledge sharing and response more effective.
The California Earthquake Clearinghouse is testing a new middleware that would create a virtual network to make knowledge sharing and response more effective.
Hurricane Sandy put many companies to the test: Could they withstand a storm that could shut down business for days or even weeks?
Modeled after the national Community Emergency Response Team program, more than 500 colleges run C-CERTs to increase on-campus emergency preparedness.
The site aims to connect citizens willing to offer resources and services after a disaster occurs.
Miami-Dade County’s Communities Organized to Respond in Emergencies initiative engages faith-based and community organizations in disaster preparedness and response.
The county is one of the largest governments in the U.S. to try the idea generation platform.