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.
This is not the first time Multnomah County has undertaken a so-called after-action report after a heat wave
The law will help communities prevent flooding, give towns more power to fight climate change and provide much needed funding for green infrastructure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s declaration puts into motion what he called a “comprehensive” seven-tiered plan
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We are closing in on the 10-year anniversary of the largest terrorist attack in United States history — an event that affected all of us. Obviously our major cities have done far more training and discussion for the “what if / when if” situations that can be created by our foreign and domestic terrorists. This article is mostly for the small town law enforcement agencies out there — what have we b
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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
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