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
Everyone knows not to open attachments or get hacked. But cyber attackers find ways to infiltrate government employee email and emergency equipment.
Find out which states are using drones in daily operations, and where to get more information about drones in public infrastructure and transportation.
A hybrid microgrid kit in a shipping container offers a reliable, renewable power source in rural areas devastated by emergencies or needing to offset diesel usage.
A handbook for homeowner’s demystifies why residents are complacent about preparing for coastal disasters and provides guidance on property protection
Jennifer Elliott from CivicReady offers local governments best practices for emergency communications on social media.
The strain on public safety officers is widely discussed. Screening for resiliency in candidates can help ensure that police can adapt to and manage the mounting stressors they face.
San Bruno First Responder Effectiveness Strategic Initiative bolsters the city’s first responder training for emergencies. Learn five steps to engage a community foundation on public safety resiliency.
Community leaders can get ahead of disasters by preparing citizens to get their families and homes ready for emergencies. Most Americans aren’t prep-minded.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney visited San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and addressed how the city has supported and will continue to support the island nation still reeling from Hurricane Maria.
Reducing the severity of urban flooding during rain events is possible. Water groups can help outline a city-wide emergency response plan when preparedness hazards are identified.
The StormSense project in Virginia is a smart solution for municipalities that want to face their storm damage challenges head on -- with data analytics, forecasts and tech tools that empower emergency planning and improve community resilience.
Cryptanalysis is just another tool in the hackers’ toolbox that exploits the math protecting city data and IoT devices. But cryptos say government technologists can fight fire with fire.
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Hurricane Harvey After Action report is a roadmap to advise and improve emergency management operations.
When disasters like hurricanes strike, affected businesses sometimes never reopen. NHSI and FEMA have resources that can help businesses prepare to survive disasters.
The simulated Hurricane Cora has made landfall in Virginia so that local, state and federal agencies can train for hurricane response in advance of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.
The National Fire Protection Association has released active shooter response standards called NFPA 3000 to help local governments improve resilience in preparing and managing hostile events.
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