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.
Durham firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, with Raleigh operators forced to answer nearly 1 in 10 incoming calls
The Volusia County program allows dispatchers to transfer non-emergency 911 calls to a nurse for remote assessment and home care guidance
Academies teaching new paramedics saw a 50 percent drop in enrollment last year, or higher, according to the AMR regional director in the county
Here’s a look back at some of the biggest lessons of 2010 and how we can apply them toward making 2011 more constructive
Law #5: “The Worst Case is the Easiest”
Study: Security architecture must be integrated into existing downtown built environments without inhibiting free access
The modeling tool, called the Disaster Impact Mitigation Support System, has the potential to help reduce the severity of impacts, manage the aftermath of catastrophe and fortify infrastructure against future disasters.
A rapid-sensing system could cover the shortcomings of slower, conventional bio-detection systems
The NHSS is intriguing in its potential, incorporating areas of focus that previously had little or no truly cross-cutting strategic unification
New analysis says sheltering-in-place instead of evacuating could save thousands of lives following nuke attack
Law #4: “Expectation is reality”
American Red Cross conference focuses on use of social media in emergencies and disasters, as well as before and after
Free government Web 2.0 application connects first responders to online sensor data
“It’s not just waking up suddenly; it’s the spike of adrenalin and the surge of uncertainty.”
Law #3: “No Matter Who You Train, Somebody Else is Going to Show Up”
The Terrorist Screening Center and the TSDB enable law enforcement officers to find and apprehend terrorists in the U.S.
Emergency manager calls for adding Facebook and Twitter to NIMS practices
Research test bed will provide guidelines for less vulnerable wireless sensor systems in critical infrastructure
Though controversial, thoughtfully planned use of elevators can yield faster evacuation times and help deal with mobility-impaired occupants