Emergency response systems were designed for localized crises, not for cyber-physical disruptions that paralyze 911 dispatch, misdirect public alerts, and manipulate infrastructure in real-time. As adversaries exploit this blind spot, outdated crisis doctrines ensure systemic failure. The threat landscape has evolved from ransomware-crippled municipalities to state-sponsored cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, yet emergency preparedness remains dangerously outdated. This analysis exposes the critical flaw in crisis response and presents a framework for integrating cyber resilience before the next attack turns simulation into catastrophe, leaving decision-makers with seconds to react before total collapse.
