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.
Experts say Katrina’s communication breakdowns, coordination gaps and aid delays still shape policy and should guide today’s debates over FEMA’s future
Monarez was fired less than a month after refusing to back “unscientific, reckless directives,” as four other senior CDC leaders resigned in protest
FEMA workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
The measure authorizes the purchase of 3,700 handheld radios for every police officer in Delaware County as well as most fire and EMS personnel
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, making it possible for resources from other states to assist crews with the McKinney Fire
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell: “Adults aged 65 and older are a growing demographic who are often disproportionately impacted by severe weather”
Removing the groups from the list rescinds a range of sanctions that the designations had entailed
The Emergency Management Performance Grant helps governments make key investments so that they can better respond to disasters
The joint fire leadership agreement for the cities of Brea and Fullerton was in place for more than a decade
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
Taigman calls on departments to immediately alert IT staff to check the integrity of their data, software and networks
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Ryan Takacs, vice president of Firefighters Local 362, said it’s hard not to call South Bend’s smaller increase for firefighters “a slap in the face”
“Cyber actors are looking for this opportunity. They see vulnerability,” said Indiana’s cybersecurity program director
Grants are available for fire prevention education, wildfire management, first responder staffing and more
For some, the bill recognizes and validates the work dispatchers have been doing all along
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