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 workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
A University of Maryland probe reveals 130,000 hazardous-cargo cars rolled past 2.5M residents in six months, yet most local fire departments lack the teams, gear and data to handle a derailment
Pocket reference guides cover state statutes for officers safeguarding voters, poll workers and polling places
Interim Chief Mark Kreamer is now officially leading Cheshire EMS, focusing on training, first responder partnerships and managing rising costs as federal funding phases out
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other leaders urge firefighters to reach out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
The agency is reportedly evaluating fire and EMS training programs and spending to ensure alignment with Trump administration priorities
Governor DeWine authorized the Cyber Reserve Force to assist the still closed Cleveland Municipal Court
Frozen funds include grants to prevent and prepare for terrorist attacks, emergency management performance, cybersecurity and emergency operations centers
New technology is transforming emergency response with text, video and AI-powered translation, but uneven adoption leaves millions without access to lifesaving 911 upgrades
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
Grant awardees are reportedly unable to conduct drawdowns from already approved grant fund accounts
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
A new survey of likely voters finds broad bipartisan support for solutions addressing homelessness
“We know we’re safer than we’ve ever been before,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said; security measures will include blast barriers, rooftop snipers and over 100 bomb-sniffing dogs
Despite being in use for only a month, the system has already assisted the North Liberty Police Department in multiple cases
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
Access targeted strategies to mitigate vehicle-borne attacks
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats.
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
