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.
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts
Pennsylvania’s emergency director urged FEMA to reconsider policy changes that could raise aid thresholds and cost shares, risking future disaster relief for the state
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
Portland residents began receiving text and voice alerts on their phones Wednesday morning
“We did everything we could,” fire spokesman Mitch Matlow said. “Sometimes it’s just not enough”
The heat wave earlier this summer led to 15 confirmed and five pending deaths due to heat
“This is one of those situations in which I feel like everybody would like to be proactive, rather than horribly reactive”
The move is part of a larger $750 million plan for drainage and stormwater projects in the city-parish
Albuquerque’s Med 30 uses ‘vaccination vehicle’ to reach elderly residents
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
One-third of rural volunteer EMS agencies are at risk because they can’t cover their operating costs
The program allows Hunterdon County first responders to access detailed floor plans through an app on their phone
When a building collapses, finding out what caused the failure is critical to preventing future disasters
Large-scale seawall proposals raise important long-term questions that elected officials at all levels of government need to consider carefully
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
“We talk about structures, but in the end, it’s about people and making sure that they are safe,” said Key Biscayne Village Manager Steve Williamson
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