Resources
Sharpen your skills with these insights, frameworks, and training materials. For a structured 5-step operational framework, see our UAP Encounter Preparedness Guide.
Training & Awareness
Educational materials, documentaries, and practical tips for local managers.
5 Steps to Prepare for Possible UAP Encounters Locally
Practical tips for local managers
City/County Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Working draft City/County SOP for UAP Preparedness
Tabletop Exercise Walkthrough
Sample tabletop exercise walk through
Municipal and County Readiness: A Practical Framework
Sample presentation for members of local governments regarding initial steps for UAP encounter preparedness
The Phenomenon (Documentary)
The Phenomenon is an evidence‑driven documentary that uses declassified records, senior officials, and real-world incursions at military facilities to show why unidentified anomalous phenomena should be treated as a legitimate public safety concern.
National Geographic: UFO Sightings at Nuclear Bases
National Geographic video on UFO Sightings at Nuclear Bases
60 Minutes Episode - Navy Pilots Describe Encounters with UFOs
A 60 Minutes investigation featuring firsthand accounts from Navy pilots who have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena. This segment provides credible testimony from trained military observers and explores the implications for national security and aviation safety.
Unguarded Skies
Summary of interview about drones and UAP Incidents over nuclear facilities with Daryl Johnson, author of Unguarded Skies.
Health & Hazmat
Frameworks for low-probability, high-consequence events.
Psychological Impact - Tips for Clinicians and Policy Makers
NACCHO Radiation Emergency Preparedness Resources
NACCHO has identified the following evidence-based tools and resources to support effective radiation emergency preparedness and response efforts at local health departments.
UnHidden Foundation - Needs Assessment: Identifying Vulnerable Populations
Report by the UnHidden Foundation assessing vulnerable populations and their specific needs in preparation for potential disclosure events.
Clinician Resources
Access specialized guidelines and mental health frameworks for supporting individuals impacted by anomalous encounters.
View resourcesFederal & State Frameworks
Official emergency management guidelines and all-hazards frameworks.
Washington State Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Threats and Hazards Preparedness Framework
This is a state-level emergency management document that explicitly names UAP as a distinct hazard category alongside conventional UAS threats. It was promulgated by the Washington Emergency Management Division on October 20, 2025.
DHS C-UAS Interim Final Rule
Tips on deploying resources per the Department of Homeland Security's Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems authorities.
View materialsLaw Enforcement UAP Preparedness
Protocols and analysis tailored for police and public safety agencies.
MCCA UAP Reference Guide (June 2024)
A handbook on UAP preparedness for law enforcement. The guide focuses on UAP situational awareness, potential impacts on public and aviation safety, and basic reporting and preparedness considerations for police agencies.
The Risk of our UAP Domain Awareness Gap
Dr. Keith Taylor, Sr. examines why encounters are a public safety crisis.
Air Aware Program (CISA - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
A CISA initiative focused on physical security awareness and preparedness related to airspace threats and unmanned aircraft systems.
CISA - Safe Handling Considerations for Downed Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A CISA guide providing safety protocols and best practices for law enforcement and emergency responders when handling downed or recovered unmanned aircraft systems, including hazard assessment and evidence preservation procedures.
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