Emergency in My Town
Emergency in My Town focuses on local and state government agencies’ critical role in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies within their communities. Governments must ensure that residents are informed, protected, and supported during emergencies, from natural disasters to public health crises. This directory offers articles on emergency management strategies, along with related topics like Public Safety, which covers broader efforts to safeguard communities from various threats and ensure swift response times.
Tornado preparation focuses on being prepared, from your outside structure to your emergency supplies inside
From having an advance plan to preparing for the limitations of a shelter, these steps to ensuring disaster safety for seniors can save lives.
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring.
The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire
Grants are available for fire prevention education, wildfire management, first responder staffing and more
The Yuba County Office of EMS held a fair to educate residents on what to do during a natural disaster, and handed out go-bags
Putting tape on your windows isn’t going to cut it
4 hard-won lessons in preparing for natural disaster recovery from a medic who weathered Hurricane Laura
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
Five steps fire departments can share with their communities to minimize wildfire risk
Enterprise Community Partners’ Ready to Respond resources will help low-income multifamily housing organizations develop the resilience they need for future emergencies
If members of your community are looking for ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, direct them to these blood donation FAQs
Here’s what first responders want children to know about calling 911
Tornado drills sharpen severe weather safety plans and make local emergency management practices better.
Each year SAFECOM provides guidance on applying for emergency communications grants. The agency provides advice on the federal government’s five priorities for interoperable emergency communications projects.
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