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.
Grant awardees are reportedly unable to conduct drawdowns from already approved grant fund accounts
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
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“We know we’re safer than we’ve ever been before,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said; security measures will include blast barriers, rooftop snipers and over 100 bomb-sniffing dogs
Despite being in use for only a month, the system has already assisted the North Liberty Police Department in multiple cases
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
Access targeted strategies to mitigate vehicle-borne attacks
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats.
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
States United Democracy Center, a non-partisan organization, discussed priorities for law enforcement during election season
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
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Exacom’s adaptable solution replaced an outdated system, overcoming technical and scheduling challenges
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