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 is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
DOJ can now withhold or freeze grant funds if your agency fails to meet enforcement and documentation requirements under EO 13933
New funding opportunities will help states and territories manage disaster risk, rebuild infrastructure and train local officials, with strict oversight to ensure responsible use of federal dollars
The new program in Southeast Helena is funded through a FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant
Almost 2 decades later, emergency radio channels used for COVID-19, terrorism scheduled to be cut
Reflections from New Orleans medics who remember what it was like to work in one of the largest disaster medical response efforts in Louisiana history
Maryland State Police confirmed they caused much of the damage during a 40-hour standoff with an armed suspect
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
The National Hurricane Center projected the storm will grown into a Category 3 hurricane before landfall
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure you are prepared for a major storm
“If you are in denial about climate change, come to California,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom
“A lot of people think that traditional surveying is sufficient. But from a safety perspective, that’s not the best way”
Advance your career and better serve your community by leveraging the right training and certification programs
Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls “COVID-19 highways”
The county’s lone hospital is overwhelmed as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to increase
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
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