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 Emergency Management Performance Grant helps governments make key investments so that they can better respond to disasters
The joint fire leadership agreement for the cities of Brea and Fullerton was in place for more than a decade
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agency has deployed unarmed and unmanned drones along the U.S. and Mexican border
Quantum physics providing nuclear container inspectors new seal technology
Concentrating salmonella to the point of detection now takes an hour, not a day
Psychiatrists say disaster-related psychic trauma should be identified, triaged and treated the same as physical injuries.
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University researcher develops next generation 9-1-1 software to help first responders
Lessons from horrific events offer sound advice for emergency managers in better preparing outreach communications.
The automated system does in 15 minutes what once took four hours, and it’s available to local governments for storm response.
As the aviation adage goes, all take-offs are optional but all landings are mandatory. Landings just became a little less mandatory, thanks to government research.
Utilizing a web-based incident tool has enabled San Francisco to streamline communications between city agencies and individuals in the case of a disaster. Find out how tools like local 311 improve 911 response.
Instead of special equipment, medical expert recommends using sheets and mattresses
New app provides emergency managers easy access to map-based bomb standoff distances and hazmat spill evacuation areas
It’s possible to improve on care provider emergency preparedness training programs by measuring trainee performance.
Novel process is faster, cheaper than current methods
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