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.
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Exacom’s adaptable solution replaced an outdated system, overcoming technical and scheduling challenges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
It’s time for a national response to our national emergency
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
Subtle shifts in thinking add up to big results, offering greater levels of resilience to draw from during challenging times
The new program in Southeast Helena is funded through a FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant
Almost 2 decades later, emergency radio channels used for COVID-19, terrorism scheduled to be cut
Reflections from New Orleans medics who remember what it was like to work in one of the largest disaster medical response efforts in Louisiana history
Maryland State Police confirmed they caused much of the damage during a 40-hour standoff with an armed suspect
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
The National Hurricane Center projected the storm will grown into a Category 3 hurricane before landfall
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure you are prepared for a major storm
“If you are in denial about climate change, come to California,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom
“A lot of people think that traditional surveying is sufficient. But from a safety perspective, that’s not the best way”
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Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls “COVID-19 highways”
The county’s lone hospital is overwhelmed as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to increase
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