Emergency Management
Emergency Management is a critical function of local and state government agencies, involving the planning, coordinating, and executing responses to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies. Effective emergency management ensures that communities are prepared, resilient, and able to recover quickly from unexpected events. This directory provides articles on emergency management and related topics like Public Safety, which explores broader strategies for protecting communities and ensuring their well-being during crises.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
With Prepared’s technology, iPhone users can share live video during an Emergency SOS call; dispatchers can also share data with first responders while they’re en route
Amid increasing COVID cases, the state is bracing for the Pacific’s first hurricane this season
Five steps fire departments can share with their communities to minimize wildfire risk
Gov. Brian Kemp authorized the activation of up to 1,000 Guard troops after a weekend of gun violence left 5 dead
The law signed by Gov. Jared Polis this week allows dispatchers to receive compensation for PTSD brought on by hearing traumatic incidents
Heat kills nearly twice as many Americans each year as tornadoes, and almost three times more than hurricanes
Municipal services, non-profits and for-profits that partner with municipalities can apply through the FEMA Public Assistance Program
Enterprise Community Partners’ Ready to Respond resources will help low-income multifamily housing organizations develop the resilience they need for future emergencies
The guide aims to help public safety and public health officials adapt their disaster plans in light of COVID-19
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
From Portland to Miami, communities are taking creative — and eco-friendly — steps to tame stormwater
Midland, Michigan, is still largely underwater, while communities downstream are being told to brace for flooding in the coming days
Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Midland County and urged residents threatened by the flooding to find a place to stay with friends or relatives or to seek out one of several shelters
The county plans to test every person who seeks shelter and separate the infected from the healthy
The kit helps agencies navigate the complexities of returning to full operations and prepare for other significant events during the pandemic
A 63-page document obtained by the Associated Press shows how the thinking of CDC infection control experts differs from those in the White House managing the response. Review it here
An architecture professor explains why expanding the federal program assisting low-income homeowners with weatherization projects is exactly the move we need to make right now, to survive the pandemic and beyond
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