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 deadly storms included multiple tornadoes that devastated parts of the south and knocked down power to millions of people from Texas to North Carolina.
The app is designed to provide first responders with expert information and allow them to screen their symptoms
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic Task Force
FEMA workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
A University of Maryland probe reveals 130,000 hazardous-cargo cars rolled past 2.5M residents in six months, yet most local fire departments lack the teams, gear and data to handle a derailment
Pocket reference guides cover state statutes for officers safeguarding voters, poll workers and polling places
The “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress” calls out reductions to CERT, the National Fire Academy and hazard grants as weakening national disaster readiness
Programs cut include those supporting police officer wellness, corrections reentry, victim services, mental health and crime reduction
The White House outlined sweeping measures to support law enforcement and reverse policies it says embolden violent criminals
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Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
Next Generation Warning System Grant Program will identify capability gaps and implement solutions for alerts and warnings
The Beyond Visual Line of Sight proposal would eliminate the requirement for operators to obtain exemptions for flights that extend beyond the operator’s direct line of sight
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
DOJ can now withhold or freeze grant funds if your agency fails to meet enforcement and documentation requirements under EO 13933
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