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.
Lawmakers are unsure whether American Rescue Plan funds can be used to sustain WyoLink, which connects more than 500 agencies across the state
Independent Fire Company Number 1 officials said they were blindsided by the Town of Maple Shade’s decision
The Durham union said it can take as long as 10 minutes for firefighters to be dispatched to a call
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants will help hundreds of communities across the country hire and train fire emergency professionals
The 911 Grant Program provides funding to PSAPs to help with migration to IP-enabled emergency networks, adoption of NG911 services and applications, interconnection with emergency response organizations and training of public safety personnel in 911 services.
The 911 Grant Program will provide emergency call centers around the country with grants to upgrade technology and resources that enhance public safety operations.
The U.S. has awarded a $2.3M grant to provide trauma training to high school age children so they can control severe bleeding until first responders arrive.
The second round of FirstNet planning grants will be awarded to 12 states, providing funds to expand public safety interoperability communication efforts.
EMPG grants funded by Indiana’s Department of Homeland Security can be used by local governments to further National Preparedness Goals.
Up to $50 million in CSSI grants are available to fund research related to school safety, including school shootings, bullying and SRO programs.
Texas State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) anti-terrorism grants of $2,500 and up help fund projects in six different areas under THIRA to deter and fight terrorism.
Port Security Grants from FEMA for 2017 are anticipated to be $100 million and announced next month with applications due in June.
Find out which grants can help local governments prepare for terrorism response, including $2 million for inner city buses and millions for port and transportation security.
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