CONTENT
Wildfires in the Okefenokee - Firefighters from around the U.S. battle heat,
hundred-foot high flames in national wildlife refuge 4
From the Field - An inside look at the battle against the West Mims fire 6
I-85 Bridge Collapse - GDOT moves quickly to address Atlanta traffic crisis 8
The future of emergency management & homeland security training 10
Vigilant Guard testing communication, capabilities of National Guard,
state agencies during emergency 12
Colombian military gets up close look at Vigilant Guard in Georgia 14
Helping Hands - Emergency preparedness extends to deaf community with
help of All Hands On 16
EMAG summit stresses partnerships as key ingredient in preparedness 18
State Warning Point routes resources, provides reassurance 20
SPLASH campaign promotes summer water safety 22
If you See Something, Say Something! Homeland Security Information
Network relies on tips from the public in the fight against terror 24
Matthew recovery efforts - Eight months after the storm 26
On the cover: A helicopter drops water on the West Mims Fire in south Georgia.
Photo by Julia Regeski