2026

Insurance leaders look to fill void as Trump's resilience plan pushes states to lead on disasters. The Insurer. July 7, 2026.

"By engaging the P&C insurance industry and rewarding proactive mitigation efforts, we can shift liability away from taxpayers and create a sustainable model that reduces losses for everyone," said Daniel Kaniewski, founder and CEO of Northstar Risk & Resilience and former Federal Emergency Management Agency deputy administrator and Marsh U.S. public sector leader.

Risk2Resilience: Interview with Daniel Kaniewski. ClimateTech Connect. June 10, 2026.

Kaniewski discusses a holistic approach to resilience, modernizing the National Flood Insurance Program, strengthening building codes, and aligning public and private incentives to close the insurance protection gap.

Can Trump's New FEMA Pick Save the Beleaguered Disaster Agency? Bloomberg. May 12, 2026.

Former agency official Daniel Kaniewski said promoting resilience should be "job one" for Hamilton and that the next administrator must balance immediate hurricane-season priorities with long-term risk reduction.

Welcome Back, BRIC. Triple-I Blog (Insurance Information Institute). April 15, 2026.

Kaniewski explains why FEMA’s restored BRIC program remains necessary while cautioning that closing the nation’s disaster-resilience gap requires coordinated action by government, businesses, nonprofits, emergency managers, and the insurance industry.

Kaniewski draws on FEMA and Marsh experience to launch disaster resilience advisory firm. The Insurer TV. April 13, 2026.

Drawing on his experience at both FEMA and Marsh, Dan Kaniewski explains how Northstar Risk & Resilience helps public and private sector leaders navigate complex disaster risks and align risk transfer with risk reduction.

Closing the Disaster Insurance Gap with Dan Kaniewski. Bright Harbor. April 2, 2026.

"Until we understand how insurance interfaces with all these other aspects of resilience and preparedness, we're not going to be able to get out of this risk crisis," Kaniewski says, outlining how closing the disaster insurance gap requires aligning public, private, and individual incentives.

FEMA restarts BRIC resiliency funding program after court losses. Insurance Insider US. March 26, 2026.

Daniel Kaniewski comments on how states are increasingly leading on disaster resilience programs as FEMA revamps its BRIC funding in the wake of legal challenges.

2025

Nat cats: Which states are taking resiliency seriously? Insurance Insider US. September 24, 2025.

"There is a whole ecosystem of beneficiaries when it comes to disaster resilience investments," Kaniewski notes, highlighting how mitigation benefits governments, property owners, insurers, and lenders.

The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial. The New York Times. May 20, 2025.

"The longer we go without these programs, the more risk will accrue to these communities and the nation," Kaniewski warns, referring to stalled resilience and climate initiatives.

Unpacking Water-Related Economic Risks and Solutions. Risk in Context podcast (Marsh). May 20, 2025.

Kaniewski and fellow guests examine growing water-related risks and strategies—including preparedness, mitigation, insurance, innovation, and public-private partnerships—that can strengthen resilience and sustainability.

Investments in Property Resilience Benefit Many. REIT Report podcast (Nareit). May 13, 2025.

Kaniewski explains how resilience investments create an ecosystem of co-benefits for property owners, governments, insurers, lenders, and communities, making mitigation a shared-value proposition.

Disaster resilience can't fall on insurers alone, Marsh's Kaniewski warns. The Insurer. April 15, 2025.

"Insurers play a critical role in collective resilience, and I think we, as an industry, should lead on this," Kaniewski says, urging broader collaboration beyond the insurance sector.

Worries grow over risks to Americans as Trump cuts health, safety agencies. The Washington Post. April 6, 2025.

Kaniewski cautions that cuts to federal health and safety agencies increase long-term disaster and public health risks, noting that prior programs provided powerful incentives for state and local investments in resilience.

Marsh McLennan's Kaniewski calls for collaboration and resilience efforts in FEMA reform. The Insurer. March 6, 2025.

"FEMA should not be viewed simply as the federal government's ATM ... but instead positioned as the nation's risk manager," Kaniewski argues, calling for FEMA reform that ties funding to risk reduction.

Future of FEMA: Perspectives from the Emergency Management Community. U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security (hearing). March 4, 2025.

Testifying before Congress, Kaniewski advocates shifting federal disaster policy from reactive spending to proactive resilience by incentivizing state and local risk reduction, expanding private insurance markets, and reducing federal financial liabilities that discourage pre-disaster preparedness.

Trump said he wants to overhaul or eliminate FEMA. Here are disaster-fighting efforts that could be at risk. Business Insider. January 28, 2025.

"Think of FEMA as the quarterback for the federal government's response. But this is all in support of the state," Kaniewski explains, emphasizing that FEMA's role is to back up state-led disaster response.

Trump says states should manage disasters and weighs shuttering FEMA. The New York Times (live coverage). January 24, 2025.

"The real question is how those burdens should be shared at all levels of government," Kaniewski says, underscoring the importance of balanced federal-state roles in disaster management.

2024

Theory into Practice podcast with Daniel Kaniewski. October 30, 2024.

Kaniewski discusses pre-disaster actions, economic benefits of hazard mitigation, the role of insurance, misconceptions about FEMA aid, and practical strategies communities can take to enhance resilience.

As Floods Become Bigger and More Common, Risks from Insurance Gaps Also Grow. Governing. October 23, 2024.

"The reality is that everyone should have flood insurance," Kaniewski states, warning that growing flood risks and low coverage levels create a widening protection gap.

The Role of Insurance for Disaster Resilience with Daniel Kaniewski. The Voices of Risk Management podcast. October 18, 2024.

Kaniewski recounts how 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina shaped his career and explains how insurance, preparedness, and response readiness work together to build disaster resilience.

Lessons from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Bloomberg Television (clip via LinkedIn). October 11, 2024.

"The two hurricanes back-to-back strained FEMA's resources. It strained its budget, its personnel, and its ability to respond effectively to future disasters," Kaniewski says, highlighting compounding-event risk.

Ex-FEMA Official Says Flood Insurance Program in 'Desperate' Need of Overhaul. Bloomberg Law. October 11, 2024.

"The program is in desperate need of reform," Kaniewski says of the National Flood Insurance Program, calling for modernization to deal with escalating climate risks.

Back-to-Back Hurricanes Set to Strain FEMA as Its Funds Run Low. Bloomberg Government. October 7, 2024.

"This could result in a significant strain on FEMA's resources. A major hurricane hitting a highly populated area would certainly be a worst case," Kaniewski warns, noting budget pressures on the Disaster Relief Fund.

As Climate Toll Grows, FEMA Imposes Limits on Building in Flood Plains. The New York Times. July 10, 2024.

Discussing new FEMA rules, Kaniewski notes that stronger standards for buildings funded with federal dollars are critical to reducing future flood losses as climate risks intensify.

N.J. Quake a Wake-Up Call for Seismic Mitigation, Resilience Investment. Triple-I Blog (Insurance Information Institute). April 22, 2024.

Kaniewski warns that weak infrastructure and an underprepared built environment create a national resilience gap that could turn a major earthquake into cascading economic and societal failures.

FEMA Reauthorization Session Highlights Importance of Risk Transfer and Reduction. Triple-I Blog (Insurance Information Institute). January 30, 2024.

Kaniewski argues that flood resilience requires pairing risk transfer with risk reduction, including stronger use of the Community Rating System and community-based catastrophe insurance.

City Leaders and Economic Developers Testify on National Flood Insurance. C-SPAN. January 25, 2024.

Kaniewski testifies that flood risk is systematically underestimated and urges reforms to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program, expand insurance coverage, and invest in community resilience.

2023

Climate Disasters Drain US Emergency Fund, Adding to Government Shutdown Risk. Bloomberg. September 29, 2023.

"Increased disaster spending is as much a reflection of underinvestment in resilience as a failure to appropriate adequate disaster recovery funds," Kaniewski observes, linking budget pressures to chronic underinvestment in mitigation.

Maui survivors say government help still lags. The Washington Post. August 17, 2023.

"We're starting to see growing disaster losses, and the consequence is that FEMA is on the hook to manage them," Kaniewski says, emphasizing the limits of federal disaster aid amid escalating climate impacts.

How FEMA Does Resiliency; Computer Vision Enhances Safety. The Predict & Prevent Podcast, episode 6. Risk & Insurance. July 11, 2023.

Kaniewski explains how preparedness, mitigation, and insurance form the foundation of resilience, describing FEMA's shift toward pre-disaster investment and the need to quantify resilience's return on investment.

2022

Devastating Flood Risk Is Often Underestimated. Risk in Context podcast (Marsh). October 31, 2022.

Kaniewski and fellow guests discuss how organizations underestimate changing flood risk and outline steps businesses can take—such as improved data, mitigation, and insurance—to build resilience.

Building Disaster Resilience. This Moment Matters podcast, episode 4 (Marsh McLennan). July 28, 2022.

Kaniewski argues that disaster recovery must shift toward proactive resilience—taking action before disasters to reduce impacts on individuals, communities, governments, and society.

2021

Desperation grows as New Orleans residents struggle to recover from Ida. The Washington Post. September 3, 2021.

"FEMA is much more proactive today than it was in 2005," Kaniewski says, stressing that FEMA supports, but does not supplant, state and local responders in long-duration disasters.

Ida churns up tension on infrastructure vs. climate change. Politico. September 1, 2021.

Calling Ida a "real-time test of resilience," Kaniewski says the storm demonstrates the value of major protection projects while also exposing vulnerabilities for communities outside fortified areas.

The defenses built around New Orleans worked, but also showed their limits. The New York Times. August 30, 2021.

Kaniewski notes that while post-Katrina flood defenses held, widespread power outages show that critical infrastructure resilience must extend beyond levees to energy, communications, and health care systems.

Hurricane Ida Update. CNN. August 30, 2021.

Kaniewski discusses the damage from Hurricane Ida and provides an update on FEMA and partner agencies' response and recovery efforts.

After Katrina, New Orleans became a fortress. Ida is testing its strength. The New York Times. August 29, 2021.

In advance of landfall, Kaniewski underscores that communications, energy, and health care infrastructure are "absolutely essential" to protect citizens, alongside physical flood defenses.

As Ida Bears Down, New Orleans Faces Biggest Post-Katrina Test. Bloomberg. August 29, 2021.

Kaniewski says Ida will be the first real test of New Orleans' post-Katrina infrastructure upgrades and highlights the importance of learning from the storm's performance.

Disasters at Work: Daniel Kaniewski. The Decision Corner podcast. March 19, 2021.

Kaniewski examines government and individual decision-making during crises, exploring emergency communications, citizen behavior, response, recovery, and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Floods, Freezing, Other Extreme Weather Highlight Need for Planning and Insurance. Triple-I Blog (Insurance Information Institute). March 4, 2021.

Kaniewski urges homeowners, renters, and businesses to buy flood insurance even outside mapped floodplains, emphasizing that any property can flood.

How businesses can financially prepare for future natural disasters. Yahoo Finance video. February 22, 2021.

Kaniewski discusses the Texas winter crisis and outlines how businesses can better prepare financially for natural disasters through insurance, continuity planning, and resilience investments.

Biden's low-key approach to storm wins praise but courts risks. The Washington Post. February 20, 2021.

"From everything I've seen, they're following the playbook," Kaniewski says of the Biden administration, noting that FEMA has been authorized to provide needed physical and financial resources.

Biden Deems Texas Major Disaster as State Tries to Recover. Bloomberg. February 20, 2021.

"To me it appears FEMA is doing everything they should be doing to support the state," Kaniewski comments, emphasizing the importance of federal support in large-scale emergencies.

New U.S. Strategy Would Quickly Free Billions in Climate Funds. The New York Times. January 25, 2021.

Describing proposed FEMA mitigation funding, Kaniewski says "It would dwarf all previous grant programs of its kind" and calls mitigation "about as good of a taxpayer investment as you can find."

2020

U.S. Flood Strategy Shifts to 'Unavoidable' Relocation of Entire Neighborhoods. The New York Times. August 20, 2020.

"Individuals are motivated. They're sick of getting their homes flooded," Kaniewski says, explaining why communities are increasingly willing to consider voluntary buyouts and managed retreat.

White House goes quiet on coronavirus as outbreak spikes again across the U.S. Politico. June 10, 2020.

Kaniewski argues that HHS should manage the ongoing pandemic response so FEMA can prepare for "coronacanes," warning that simultaneous hurricanes and COVID-19 could strain capacity.

Hurricanes Don’t Just Affect Coasts; Experts Say: “Get Flood Insurance”. Triple-I Blog (Insurance Information Institute). June 9, 2020.

Kaniewski explains why flood insurance is essential nationwide and contrasts the limited federal assistance available to uninsured disaster survivors with the recovery support provided by insurance.

Disaster-Heavy Year Risks a FEMA 'Code Red' for Hurricane Season. Bloomberg. May 21, 2020.

"Coronavirus takes some of those resources off the table," Kaniewski says, calling the situation unprecedented and noting overlapping disaster demands on FEMA.

Experts Knew a Pandemic Was Coming. Here's What They're Worried About Next. Politico Magazine. May 7, 2020.

Kaniewski recalls that some emergency planners avoided simulating a major quake because the hypothetical devastation would overwhelm systems, illustrating the nation's vulnerability to low-frequency, high-impact events.

Governors were warned of a pandemic years ago, told to stockpile. Why didn't they do more? ABC News. April 29, 2020.

Kaniewski notes that by law the federal government is a backup to states, explaining that limited resources force governors to hedge between pandemic preparedness and more likely disasters.

FEMA Chief Gaynor Faces A New Challenge: Coronavirus Response. NPR. April 15, 2020.

Kaniewski praises FEMA Administrator Gaynor as "lucky" for the agency and says his state and local experience is critical to managing the coronavirus response.

Trump inches toward open war with his health department. Politico Pulse. April 13, 2020.

Kaniewski urges private-sector engagement in COVID-19 response, writing that corporate investments in preparedness will pay "dividends of lives saved."

A 'Whole of America' response. The Hill (op-ed). April 12, 2020.

"Americans look to the government for help in their time of need. But the scale of the coronavirus pandemic demands more than what government alone can deliver. Everyone has a role to play," Kaniewski writes.

At White House coronavirus briefings, rescue efforts are extensive but often aspirational. The Washington Post. April 9, 2020.

Kaniewski credits FEMA with making progress procuring supplies for states, noting that while early challenges were significant, the agency has "hit its stride" supporting state and local governments.

FEMA finds itself in uncharted waters with coronavirus. The Hill. April 8, 2020.

"As challenging as it is for FEMA and the entire federal government, my view is it would be even more challenging if FEMA were not involved," Kaniewski says, emphasizing FEMA's central coordination role in COVID-19.

States, Hospitals Say They're Still Not Getting Vital Supplies To Fight COVID-19. NPR. April 7, 2020.

Kaniewski describes federal control of the medical supply chain as a "very daunting challenge" and says FEMA's stockpile role is to bridge gaps until private supply chains can catch up.

FEMA, Racing to Provide Virus Relief, Is Running Short on Front-Line Staff. The New York Times. April 3, 2020.

"FEMA has never faced a 50-state disaster before," Kaniewski says, warning that pandemic response strains staff normally focused on hurricane preparedness and other recovery operations.

These 'mission critical' federal employees and contractors are still reporting to the office. They're terrified they'll get sick. The Washington Post. March 27, 2020.

"Defining what is truly 'mission critical' is a challenge for the agencies," Kaniewski says, highlighting the difficulty of balancing continuity of operations with workforce safety.

FEMA Chief prepared for COVID-19 challenge, former colleagues say. ABC News. March 25, 2020.

Kaniewski emphasizes that Gaynor's background as a state and local emergency manager earns him critical trust from counterparts responding to COVID-19.

Coronavirus could be FEMA's biggest disaster ever, and it threatens to swamp the agency. The Washington Post. March 24, 2020.

"FEMA is in the best position to coordinate the government's response," Kaniewski says, but warns that a disaster of this scale will challenge any federal agency.

Understaffed FEMA Faces Steep Challenge Leading U.S. Coronavirus Fight. The Wall Street Journal. March 21, 2020.

Kaniewski calls FEMA a "natural" fit to lead a crisis of this magnitude because of its existing capabilities to manage diverse catastrophes.

FEMA Takes Over Coordinating Role in Federal Coronavirus Response. Bloomberg Law. March 19, 2020.

"With a disaster of this magnitude, it was inevitable that FEMA would play a lead role," Kaniewski says, noting FEMA's authority to coordinate across agencies once a national emergency is declared.

Known For Disaster Aid, FEMA Prepares For New Challenge With Coronavirus Relief. NPR. March 19, 2020.

Kaniewski explains that shifting operational focus from HHS to FEMA means agencies send staff to FEMA to coordinate operations, while HHS and CDC retain medical lead roles.

Trump invokes rare powers to combat coronavirus outbreak he previously downplayed, calling it 'war'. The Washington Post. March 19, 2020.

"This starts to shift the operational center of gravity from HHS to FEMA," Kaniewski says, calling FEMA "the quarterback for the federal response to disasters."

White House instructs federal agencies to pare down to 'mission-critical' services to contain coronavirus spread. The Washington Post. March 18, 2020.

Kaniewski says the directive signals that "it's not going to be business as usual," warning that agencies may lose the "luxury" of having all staff available as the situation worsens.

Federal Employees Demand More Telework Capacity, As Personnel Management Head Quits. NPR. March 18, 2020.

Kaniewski comments on telework challenges and the need to adapt federal operations while maintaining essential services during the pandemic.

Trump Slowly Enlisting More Agencies in 'Whole of Government' Response to Virus. The New York Times. March 17, 2020.

"FEMA is the only agency that has the full breadth of the federal government at its disposal," says Daniel J. Kaniewski, underscoring FEMA's unique coordinating role.

Coronavirus a 'significant challenge' to disaster agency. E&E News. March 16, 2020.

Kaniewski calls COVID-19 a "significant challenge" to FEMA and notes that major disaster declarations could require hundreds or thousands of staff deployed long-term to affected states.

Most federal workers will report to the office Monday — as the rest of the country isolates itself. The Washington Post. March 15, 2020.

"Asking employees to work like this has never been done before," Kaniewski says, questioning whether government functions can be fully sustained remotely over an extended period.

Here's what Trump's coronavirus emergency declaration does. CNN. March 13, 2020.

Kaniewski explains circumstances under which states might seek supplemental FEMA assistance and notes that emergency declarations depend on unmet needs beyond what HHS funding can cover.

Coronavirus is a disaster. Why hasn't FEMA been brought in? Politico (op-ed). March 10, 2020.

Kaniewski argues that coronavirus should be treated as a major disaster and that FEMA's capabilities are needed to coordinate a whole-of-government response.

JIF Insights: Changing the Conversation on Extreme Weather. Triple-I Blog (Insurance Information Institute). January 28, 2020.

Kaniewski explains that resilience means preparedness, mitigation, and insurance and urges clearer public communication about risk and financial readiness.

2019

FEMA deploying assets up and down the east coast. Fox News. September 1, 2019.

FEMA Acting Deputy Administrator Daniel Kaniewski explains how the agency is preparing for Hurricane Dorian by pre-positioning teams and resources along the East Coast.

FEMA official on Hurricane Dorian: Every American should be prepared for the risks they face. Fox News. August 31, 2019.

Kaniewski emphasizes that every American should understand their hazards and be financially prepared, including having insurance, before a hurricane strikes.

Dr. Daniel Kaniewski on FEMA Resilience. RIMScast (RIMS podcast). August 13, 2019.

Kaniewski joins RIMScast to discuss FEMA's resilience mission and how risk-management professionals can align mitigation, preparedness, and insurance.

FEMA Publishes Flood Insurance Claim Records Going Back to 1978. Triple-I Blog (Insurance Information Institute). June 14, 2019.

Kaniewski describes the release of more than two million flood-insurance claim records as a step toward better public understanding of flood risk and closing the nation’s insurance gap.

Even as Floods Worsen With Climate Change, Fewer People Insure Against Disaster. The New York Times. June 8, 2019.

"Flood insurance is the best recovery tool that individuals can have," Kaniewski says, urging more households to purchase coverage as climate-driven flood risk rises.

Resiliency: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Kaniewski. FEMA Podcast, episode 36. May 2019.

Kaniewski discusses FEMA's strategic and structural focus on resilience and how new initiatives aim to make the nation safer and better prepared for future disasters.

Disaster Preparedness: DRRA Implementation & FEMA Readiness (Testimony of Daniel Kaniewski). U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. May 22, 2019.

In congressional testimony, Kaniewski details FEMA's implementation of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act and outlines how DRRA advances pre-disaster mitigation and resilience.

2018

FEMA official on response to Hurricane Michael. CBSN. October 11, 2018.

Kaniewski discusses FEMA's response after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle, emphasizing life-saving operations, commodities, and power restoration.

FEMA Response to Hurricane Michael. CNN's The Situation Room. October 10, 2018.

"Our focus is on life safety," Kaniewski says, explaining FEMA's pre-positioning of personnel, commodities, and equipment just outside the affected area.

FEMA official on Hurricane Florence: 'We are ready to go'. CBSN. September 13, 2018.

Kaniewski says FEMA is ready to respond as Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast, noting staged resources and coordination with states.

FEMA official addresses Florence threat, water bottle controversy. CBS This Morning / CBS News online. September 13, 2018.

Kaniewski explains why Hurricane Florence remains dangerous despite lower wind speeds and addresses reports of excess bottled water in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Launching FEMA's Innovative Strategic Plan with Dr. Daniel Kaniewski. EM Weekly Podcast, episode 57. April 19, 2018.

Kaniewski discusses FEMA's strategic plan, the PrepTalks program, and the role of flood insurance in a more resilient nation.

Ready & Resilient: A Discussion with FEMA Deputy Administrator Daniel Kaniewski. Atlantic Council / YouTube. July 17, 2018 (event posted 2018).

In a public conversation at the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Center for Resilience, Kaniewski outlines FEMA's new resilience organization and the themes underpinning its increased emphasis on pre-disaster preparedness.

2017

FEMA's Hurricane Maria Response in Puerto Rico. CNN's Quest Means Business. September 29, 2017.

Kaniewski discusses restoring supply chains and delivering aid to hard-to-reach areas of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, emphasizing logistical challenges and coordination.

2016

AIR Worldwide Announces New Global Resilience Practice. Yahoo Finance. July 18, 2016.

Coverage notes the launch of AIR Worldwide's Global Resilience Practice, highlighting Kaniewski's role in helping public-sector clients integrate catastrophe modeling into resilience strategies.

Democratic and Republican Conventions Could Hamper Travel. The New York Times. July 4, 2016.

The article quotes Kaniewski on how political conventions affect travel, security perimeters, and the traveler experience in host cities.

Professor Spotlight Series: An Interview with Daniel Kaniewski, SSP Adjunct Professor. Georgetown Security Studies Review. May 23, 2016.

In this faculty interview, Kaniewski discusses his career path, experience in the White House and DHS, and teaching philosophy in Georgetown's Security Studies Program.

2015

Experts: States, Not Federal Government, Should Respond to Disasters. The Daily Signal. July 21, 2015.

Kaniewski argues that states should lead disaster response, with the federal government playing a supporting role and focusing on catastrophic events.

2012

Seven Years After Katrina, Public Still Lags on Preparation. Congressional Quarterly. September 3, 2012. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on continued gaps in household preparedness seven years after Hurricane Katrina and the need for stronger public education on disaster readiness.

GW expands web security programs. The GW Hatchet. August 20, 2012.

As director of GW's Cybersecurity Initiative, Kaniewski describes the need for business, scientific, and legal leaders who can balance national security and privacy in cyberspace.

Convention Time, Clog Time. The New York Times. August 13, 2012.

"Fair to say visitors are not going to be able to travel as freely as in a normal week," Kaniewski says, describing security-related travel disruptions during political conventions.

Educating Our Guardians. Washington Examiner. July 18, 2012.

Profile of GW's homeland security education efforts, highlighting Kaniewski's role in shaping curricula for future security professionals.

5 Days After Storms, Outages, Heat Wave Persist. CBS This Morning. July 4, 2012.

"It's completely unacceptable to not have these basic needs met for an extended period of time," says Kaniewski, criticizing infrastructure performance after severe storms.

U.S. Power, Telecoms Outages Leave Americans Vulnerable. Reuters. July 2, 2012.

Kaniewski calls Washington-area power failures "unprecedented" and says such outages "keep Homeland Security officials up at night."

Report: Tighter Coordination Needed Between Public Health, Emergency Response. Congressional Quarterly. June 7, 2012. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses the need for better coordination between public health and emergency management to handle complex incidents.

DHS Monitoring Social Media. CBS This Morning. June 2, 2012. [no link]

Kaniewski explains DHS monitoring of social media, the keywords of concern, and the privacy implications of such surveillance.

Lessons from the 2011 Japanese Earthquake. C-SPAN. May 11, 2012.

Kaniewski joins emergency-management experts to examine lessons from Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami and their implications for U.S. preparedness.

Texas Storms Show Need for Emergency Planning. Congressional Quarterly. April 4, 2012. [no link]

Kaniewski underscores how severe storms in Texas highlight the need for robust emergency planning and public preparedness.

Suspicious Letters Containing Powder Found at 3 Locations in DC. Fox 5. March 8, 2012. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on response to suspicious powder letters and interagency coordination in homeland security incidents.

Homeland Security Experts Weigh In: What to Change. Congressional Quarterly. January 4, 2012. [no link]

Kaniewski joins experts in outlining priority reforms for the homeland security enterprise.

2011

Homeland Security Grants To Cities Soon To Suffer More Deep Cuts. Huffington Post. December 29, 2011.

"UASI funding should be directed to those urban areas at greatest risk, not spread far and wide to satisfy each mayor, governor or congressman's inherent desire to have the maximum amount of homeland security funding," Kaniewski says, urging risk-based funding.

Resilience Challenge Extends to Psychology, Experts Say. Congressional Quarterly. November 9, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski highlights that resilience includes psychological recovery, not just physical rebuilding, after major disasters.

Homeland Security Bill Targets Homegrown Islamist Extremism. Huffington Post. October 11, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on homeland security legislation focused on homegrown extremism and the balance between security and civil liberties.

D.C. Evacuation Plans: No One In Charge Of Capital Emergency Response. Huffington Post. September 20, 2011.

Dan Kaniewski notes that when the federal government closes in Washington, local and state officials must cope with the consequences, reversing the usual federal-support model seen elsewhere in the country.

Faculty reflect on how Sept. 11 changed teaching, careers. The GW Hatchet. September 12, 2011.

Kaniewski explains why learning about 9/11 is imperative for students seeking to understand today's homeland security policies and institutions.

FEMA Wrestles With Building a Self-Sufficient Public. Congressional Quarterly. July 21, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses FEMA's efforts to encourage citizen preparedness and reduce dependence on federal disaster assistance.

Al Qaeda Looks to Implant Bombs in Humans. ABC 7. July 7, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on evolving terrorism threats and implications for transportation security.

Nigerian Man Flies Across US with Invalid ID, Expired Boarding Pass. Fox 5. June 30, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski addresses airport security procedures following an incident involving an invalid ID and expired boarding pass.

Resilience Needs Must Be Defined, Operationalized, Report Finds. Congressional Quarterly. May 19, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski advocates for operational definitions of resilience to inform policy, measurement, and investment decisions.

Think Tank Examines Opportunities to Advance National Resilience. Homeland Security Today. May 17, 2011.

"We felt it was important to share our initial findings now," says task-force co-chair Kaniewski, referencing recent disasters and the release of PPD-8.

Becoming Resilient. GW Today. May 16, 2011.

Overview of a GW resilience task force co-chaired by Kaniewski, describing national resilience as a shared responsibility.

Task force urges policy makers to 'operationalize' the concept of resilience. Government Security News. May 16, 2011. [no link]

Coverage of the GW resilience task force co-chaired by Kaniewski, calling for concrete resilience metrics and policies.

Barack Obama's hard cell. Boston Herald. May 11, 2011. [no link]

Article on emergency communications and alerting that cites Kaniewski's expertise on public warning systems.

Cell Phone Alert System Announced. Fox 5. May 10, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses the launch of a national cell-phone alert system and its role in emergency notification.

Bin Laden fallout: Do US trains need a 'no-ride list'? Christian Science Monitor. May 9, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski weighs the merits and challenges of adding rail-security measures in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.

Al Qaeda Confirms Osama bin Laden's Death. Fox 5. May 6, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on terror-threat implications following confirmation of Osama bin Laden's death.

New Terror Alert System Earns Mostly Praise from Security Experts. Congressional Quarterly. April 24, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski reacts to the revised national terror alert system and its focus on more targeted, time-limited warnings.

Five-level security alert system goes to two. Washington Times. April 20, 2011.

Kaniewski notes that earlier systems gave little thought to how to communicate actionable information to state and local governments.

Coming soon on Facebook and Twitter: terror threats from Homeland Security. Christian Science Monitor. April 20, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on DHS efforts to use social media to communicate threat information to the public.

New Terror Alerts Will Be Specific and Short-Lived. Fox 5. April 20, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski explains that new terror alerts are designed to be more informative and time-bound than the prior color-coded system.

White House Releases New Guidelines on Preparedness for Disasters. C-SPAN. April 8, 2011.

Kaniewski hosts a discussion on Presidential Policy Directive 8, addressing intergovernmental coordination, training, and national preparedness.

For FEMA Earthquake Exercise, Honesty Is Key. Congressional Quarterly. April 6, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski emphasizes the need for realistic assumptions in large-scale FEMA earthquake exercises to uncover genuine gaps.

Scenes of Destruction After Japan's Tsunami, Quake. Fox 5. March 11, 2011. [no link]

Kaniewski provides on-air analysis of the disaster's implications for U.S. emergency preparedness.

2010

New nuclear attack guide causes fallout flashback. NBC Nightly News. December 16, 2010. [no link]

"What we need to do is make sure that the American public is sensitized to these various threats—not overly concerned, but sensitized—and take the actions necessary to prepare themselves," Kaniewski says.

Preparing for the Worst. Fox News. December 16, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses nuclear-attack preparedness guidance and individual readiness.

U.S. Rethinks Strategy for the Unthinkable. The New York Times. December 15, 2010.

"Public education is key," Daniel J. Kaniewski says, warning that it is easier to buy equipment than to invest in preparedness education.

US Citizen in Plot to Attack DC Subway Fits Domestic Terror Pattern. Homeland Security Today. October 28, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on domestic terror trends following an alleged DC subway plot.

Va. Man Charged After Working on Fake Metro Bomb Plot. Fox 5. October 28, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski provides analysis of the case and implications for local transit security.

Miracle at the Mine. ABC 20/20. October 13, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski appears in special coverage of the Chilean mine rescue, discussing emergency coordination lessons.

Chile's Successful Rescue Sets Example for Other Countries. ABC News. October 13, 2010.

"Chile has done this much better, frankly, than we've done in the United States recently," Kaniewski says, praising the country's mobilization of international and private-sector resources.

Army tribunal to consider mass killing at U.S. base. Reuters. October 11, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on security and response lessons following a base shooting.

Operation Railsafe to Begin Friday. Fox 5. October 5, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses Operation Railsafe and rail security measures in the National Capital Region.

After Times Square bombing, should New York get more anti-terrorism funding? Christian Science Monitor. May 19, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on risk-based distribution of homeland security grants after the Times Square attempted bombing.

Domestic Implications of Times Square Bombing. Fox 5. May 5, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski analyzes domestic security implications of the Times Square incident.

National disaster exercises, called too costly and scripted, may be scaled back. The Washington Post. April 2, 2010.

"What is the outcome of the review?" asks Daniel J. Kaniewski, voicing concerns about potential changes to national disaster exercise policy.

Terrorism Threatens Domestic Security. Fox 5. March 30, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses evolving terrorism threats inside the United States.

Stalled border security nomination worries former commissioners. Government Executive. March 2, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on implications of delays in key homeland security appointments.

Debating Domestic Terrorism. Homeland Security Today. February 22, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski contributes to a debate on defining and addressing domestic terrorism.

Quadrennial Homeland Security Review. C-SPAN Washington Journal. February 10, 2010.

Kaniewski discusses the Obama administration's first Quadrennial Homeland Security Review and implications for DHS's mission.

To Survive After Quake, the Desperate Target Haiti's Orphanages. CNN.com. January 21, 2010.

Kaniewski comments on security and humanitarian challenges in post-earthquake Haiti.

1,415 Canadians Still Missing Days After Earthquake, As Loved Ones Fear Worst. The Globe and Mail. January 18, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski offers perspective on search-and-rescue and coordination challenges in Haiti.

Helping Haiti. GW Today. January 15, 2010. [no link]

Profile of GW and Kaniewski's engagement in Haiti relief efforts.

Experts Ponder Expanded Role for FEMA in Foreign Disasters. Congressional Quarterly. January 15, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski weighs whether FEMA's authorities should expand to foreign disaster operations.

Haiti a Nation In Ruins, Crying for Help. The Globe and Mail. January 14, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on the unprecedented scope of needs following Haiti's earthquake.

U.S. Response to Haiti. CBC. January 14, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses the U.S. government's disaster response operations in Haiti.

Challenges Unlike Anything in U.S. Await Teams in Haiti. Congressional Quarterly. January 13, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski compares U.S. domestic response capabilities with challenges faced in Haiti.

US Speeds Disaster Response, Recover to Haiti. Homeland Security Today. January 13, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski analyzes U.S. disaster response logistics after the quake.

Many Top Security Spots Still Empty. CQ Weekly. January 11, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on vacancies in key homeland security positions and their implications.

Basham, HSPI: State and DNI Also Responsible for Dec. 25. Congressional Quarterly. January 8, 2010. [no link]

Kaniewski shares views on accountability for the Christmas Day aviation bombing attempt.

Christmas terror plot. Fox 5 / Federal News Radio / Fox Business Network. January 6–8, 2010. [no link]

Across multiple appearances, Kaniewski analyzes the Christmas Day terror plot and lessons for aviation security.

2009

Safety First. The New York Times. December 29, 2009.

Kaniewski cautions that homeland security degrees alone are less important than demonstrated expertise, calling some programs "a marketing strategy for universities."

Janet Napolitano's Tough Job at Homeland Security. U.S. News & World Report. July 24, 2009.

Kaniewski praises DHS's handling of the swine flu and notes that clear presidential direction helped avoid interagency turf wars.

Metro's Crash Reveals Gains in Preparedness. The Washington Post. June 28, 2009.

Kaniewski highlights emergency response improvements demonstrated in the Washington Metro crash.

Emergency response to Metrorail crash shows post-9/11 gains. Christian Science Monitor. June 24, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses how post-9/11 reforms improved multi-agency coordination during the crash.

Crash Warning System Probed in DC. Fox News. June 23, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on Metro's safety systems and oversight.

Museum Guards Trained for Tragedy. Fox 5. June 10, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses training and preparedness of museum security personnel after a shooting incident.

Homeland Security Policy Institute Addresses National Threats. ByGeorge! April/May 2009. [no link]

Profile of HSPI's work, featuring Kaniewski's role in addressing strategic homeland security threats.

Heyman Wins Praise at Confirmation Hearing for DHS Policy Spot. Congressional Quarterly. May 13, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on the nomination of a DHS policy leader.

Homeland Security Expert Discusses Pandemic Preparedness. FireChief.com. May 2009.

Kaniewski outlines pandemic-planning priorities for emergency services leaders.

Homeland Security Implications for Pandemic Influenza. Fox 5. April 30, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski explains how pandemic influenza tests homeland security systems and emergency services.

Experts Offer Advice for Incoming FEMA Chief. Congressional Quarterly. April 29, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski provides recommendations for the new FEMA administrator.

Post-Katrina Reform Act Augments Both FEMA and DHS, Experts Say. Homeland Security Today. March 18, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses reforms to FEMA's authorities and structure following Katrina.

As Talk of Reorganization Moves Forward, Congress Prepares to Stake Claims Over FEMA. Congressional Quarterly. February 27, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on congressional interest in FEMA's organizational placement.

Mr. Professor Goes to Washington. The Chronicle of Higher Education. January 16, 2009. [no link]

Profile of Kaniewski's transition between academia and high-level homeland security roles.

Obama Plans to Overhaul Counterterrorism apparatus. Associated Press. January 8, 2009. [no link]

Kaniewski provides perspective on proposed changes to U.S. counterterrorism structures.

2008

Experts Warn Against Upheaval With FEMA & DHS. National Journal. November 19, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski cautions against major structural upheaval between FEMA and DHS that could disrupt disaster response.

Bush Administration Alumni Find Job Climate Chilly. The Wall Street Journal. October 31, 2008.

Kaniewski reflects on his post-White House career choices and desire for a more "normal" life returning to GW.

New National Alert System is Set Back. The Wall Street Journal. October 22, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on challenges in implementing a new national emergency alert system.

Response to Hurricane Ike. Fox News. September 14, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski analyzes the federal response to Hurricane Ike and lessons from prior hurricanes.

FEMA Plays the Anticipation Game. The Wall Street Journal. September 4, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski describes FEMA's proactive posture ahead of major storms like Gustav.

FEMA Chief Praised for Cool Head, Preparation as Gustav Approached. The Wall Street Journal. September 2, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski praises FEMA leadership's preparation for Hurricane Gustav.

Gustav Response; Learning from Katrina. Bloomberg Television. September 2, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski compares responses to Katrina and Gustav, highlighting improvements.

FEMA Shifts Focus as Storm Progresses. The Wall Street Journal. September 1, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski explains how FEMA adjusts operations as a storm evolves.

Bush focuses on Gustav instead of convention. USA Today. September 1, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on presidential focus on disaster response over political events.

Response to Hurricane Gustav (two broadcasts). Fox News. September 1, 2008. [no link]

Kaniewski provides real-time analysis of the federal response to Hurricane Gustav.

2007

GW alum assists president on homeland security. The GW Hatchet. April 4, 2007. [no link]

Profile of Kaniewski's role as a homeland security aide in the Bush White House.

2005

Collins Making Second Effort to Boost Emergency Medical Coordination. Congressional Quarterly. June 23, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses proposals to improve emergency medical services coordination at the federal level.

Editor's Note: On the Numbers. Congressional Quarterly. June 8, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski offers insights on emergency management data and metrics.

Message to Congress: Level the field & give EMS equal priority. Journal of Emergency Medical Services (cover story). June 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski argues that EMS should receive parity with fire and law enforcement in federal funding and planning.

Protecting the Capital. PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. May 12, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses homeland security and emergency preparedness in the National Capital Region.

Brewing National Debate: Move EMS from DOT to DHS? Journal of Emergency Medical Services. May 3, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski examines whether EMS should move from the Department of Transportation to DHS.

Study: Emergency Medical Services Should Move From DOT to DHS. Congressional Quarterly. May 3, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on a study recommending relocation of EMS responsibilities from DOT to DHS.

Homeland Security in the Classroom. Fox News. May 1, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses teaching homeland security and preparing the next generation of practitioners.

Security Spending Initiates Disputes. The Washington Post. April 13, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on debates over distributing homeland security grants.

Source: Chertoff Considering Moving Office for Domestic Preparedness to FEMA. Congressional Quarterly. April 8, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski provides insight into possible reorganization of preparedness functions.

Schools step up homeland security-related training. Associated Press. February 7, 2005. [no link]

Kaniewski comments on the growth of homeland security education programs nationwide.

2004

Regional approaches get thumbs-up: Homeland security officials tackle preparedness planning. Federal Computer Week. October 14, 2004. [no link]

Kaniewski praises regional homeland security planning approaches.

Homeland Security bid to set up regional structure could hit roadblocks. Government Executive. October 6, 2004. [no link]

Kaniewski discusses political and bureaucratic challenges to regional DHS structures.

Domestic security will challenge next president. MSNBC. October 5, 2004. [no link]

Kaniewski outlines homeland security challenges awaiting the next administration.

Keeping a Lid on Former Mayor’s Bioterror Preparedness Report. Congressional Quarterly. August 16, 2004. [no link]

Kaniewski mentioned in article about DC Homeland Security Commission report.