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.
The WalletHub report compares 45 of the largest U.S. cities to identify which cities are grappling with the most significant homicide rates
Lexington officials will review the city’s response to windstorms that knocked out power to thousands, and damaged many homes and businesses
“If we have insufficient resources for our daily operations, we are truly behind the eight ball when severe weather and other emergencies occur,” a union rep said
As part of a resilience strategy, Pittsburgh is working with partners to use data modeling and response planning tools to prepare for air quality disasters.
Experienced officers offer police agencies and first responders advice on collaboration and establishing local P3s for improved public safety response.
The South Florida city has added ethanol biofuel for fleet fueling to reduce costs and emissions, and improve the city’s resilience.
New York renews emergency logistics contracts for largest municipal, all-hazards stockpile and related field operations with 100 shelters in the metropolis.
When Bridgeport landed as the 2017 #5 best place for recent grads to get a job, we wondered what else comes along with a ‘middleweight’ city’s rebirth.
The Nextdoor app will now deliver hyperlocal FEMA emergency messaging before, during and after natural disasters and emergency events.
Georgia’s coastal counties want to know which residents may need medical or transportation support during a hurricane through a health evacuation registry.
Municipalities can review EMS protocols, plan public safety response and establish communications plans for bombings and attacks at mass gatherings.
State and local government leaders dealing with sea level rise want to know if resilience investment will be part of the Trump infrastructure bill.
Expect short- and long-term effects that are physical, emotional and psychological for all first responders.
Since 2010, emergency managers think more about coastal flooding and erosion. A new resource explores nature-based solutions from a civic perspective.
The Atlanta bridge collapse halting I-85 for the foreseeable future is putting many commuters on public transit. Volunteers are eager to help new riders.
According to FEMA in 2016, initiating a National Flood Insurance Program claim can put up to $10,000 in a displaced victim’s hands right away.
Does your community know what to do when pets and farm animals cannot be part of a storm evacuation? FEMA has video PSAs to share.
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