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.
Over 100 agencies ran preparedness exercises at Amon G. Carter Stadium and 14 other sites, testing communication and active-threat response ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds
Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
States United Democracy Center, a non-partisan organization, discussed priorities for law enforcement during election season
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
Exacom’s adaptable solution replaced an outdated system, overcoming technical and scheduling challenges
Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) is enhancing situational awareness and efficiency in relief efforts following Hurricane Helene
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
With Prepared’s technology, iPhone users can share live video during an Emergency SOS call; dispatchers can also share data with first responders while they’re en route
The Heat and Health Index is a new tool that provides heat-health data at the ZIP code level
This year’s exercise simulated what it would take to help ensure mission-critical communication capabilities during a large-scale event with over 100,000 attendees, as well as during a cyber attack and a terrorist attack
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
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