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.
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
States United Democracy Center, a non-partisan organization, discussed priorities for law enforcement during election season
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
To improve outcomes for households and government agencies implementing home buyout programs, emergency management and disaster researchers recommend a resident-centric approach
Ellicott City reminds us that risk management is about more than just mitigating physical threats
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael last year, Florida’s Panhandle saw a dramatic increase in the number of mental health issues citizens were experiencing, particularly among children
Thirty years ago, the city of Santa Cruz, California, was nearly decimated by the Loma Prieta earthquake. It has since taken steps to make sure that never happens again.
The ShakeAlert system will warn Californians several seconds to a minute before an earthquake begins, enough time to duck under a desk or otherwise protect themselves from harm.
In response to last week’s preventative power outages in California, rural, less populated counties found their hands were largely tied due to lack of resources.
Because local governments must have the staff and resources to be able to participate in the FEMA flood-prone home buyout program, many of the most significantly affected communities are left to fend for themselves.
The aftermath of Hurricane Michael shows how when public attention outside the region experiencing a disaster is minimal, it can lead to lower levels of donations.
Residents of Ocean City, New Jersey, are committed to rebuilding their flood damaged homes despite the certainty that disaster will strike again.
For the city, Hurricane Matthew served as a wake-up call for more routine, procedural storm preparations.
Facebook local alerts feature makes it easier for local governments and public safety agencies to relay vital information to citizens during emergencies.
Here’s what first responders want children to know about calling 911
Fewer first responders and more large-scale disasters strap local rescue and recovery services, but increasing emergency training, coordinating regional response resources and preparing the public improves community resilience.
Tornado drills sharpen severe weather safety plans and make local emergency management practices better.
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.
