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.
President Joe Biden met with officials and first responders in the aftermath of a wildfire that killed at least 115 people
Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya said he had no regrets for not activating emergency sirens
A mobile morgue and additional coroners have arrived in Lahaina as death toll reaches 106
Evolving PSAP technology makes it easier to save lives, but also makes it more difficult to protect from cyber threats.
Police in Beaumont, a city about 30 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, reported more than 250 high water rescues and 270 evacuations overnight. Harris County reported 1,000 high-water rescues.
The county received the Government Experience Award 2019 and previously a third-place a national award for IT services during Hurricane Florence.
In emergency communications, leaders must know the way, go the way and show the way to build effective teams.
The conference, to be held November 5-7, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, features industry leaders, FAA experts and practitioners from several states and offers demonstrations, presentations, industry panels and networking opportunities.
A dispatcher trainer and a police chief offer tips that can help first responders consider bias and stay within fourth amendment rights when receiving or following up on suspicious person calls.
Each year SAFECOM provides guidance on applying for emergency communications grants. The agency provides advice on the federal government’s five priorities for interoperable emergency communications projects.
Former Baltimore Ravens Coach Brian Billick’s advice can help emergency communications centers improve team building.
Out in the field, wireless communications and data on building layouts can be critical incident command and officer safety challenges. Cutting edge broadband and cloud-based technologies offer solutions.
FirstNet officials attended individual engagements, workshops and summits with first responders to ensure the roadmap meets responders’ communication needs.
Public safety leaders praised their FirstNet transformations, citing reliability, redundancy, cost savings and improved field operations at APCO 2019.
Emergency communications centers can protect their data through updating security technology, monitoring networks and preparing disaster recovery plans.
The FCC has approved Kari’s Law, which requires direct access to 911 on multi-line phones.
Bridgeport officials encouraged Chief Richard Thode to start the program based on his experience with a past criminal conviction.
Dr. Judy Riffle explores drone costs and drone grants that can help fund for first responder uses
DHS & FEMA are accepting FY 19 applications for Urban Search & Rescue management, training, equipment and storage and maintenance needs.
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