Emergency Management News

States Receiving Long-Awaited Funds for Enhanced 911

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:36:00 +0100

A $40 million federal grant will address switching to an IP-based network and quicker service for wireless calls.

Coast Guard Contingency Planner John Stanley Develops Strategies for Natural Disasters and ...

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100

John Stanley discusses port security and military preparedness for disasters.

Flood Management and Rebuilding Plans Help Iowa Town Recover

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recovers from 2008's record floods.

Virtual Alabama Facilitates Data Sharing Among State and Local Agencies

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Alabama lets law enforcement, first responders share important data as incidents happen.

Satellite Technology Provides Disaster Communications When Cell Towers Fail

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Satellite communication includes unmanned aerial vehicles and satellite images.

Social Media Brings Together Resources, Creates More Resilient Communities (Analysis, Social ...

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100

Web 2.0 allows communities that have been affected by a disaster to converge online.

The Public Uses Social Networking During Disasters to Verify Facts, Coordinate Information ...

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100

Emergency managers should heed what has been learned about Web 2.0 so far to maximize social media's potential.

Workshop Explores Social Media Technologies and Emergency Management

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100

One challenge to Web 2.0 technologies is learning how to manage and analyze the vast amount of information.

Port Security Improves With Nonintrusive Cargo Inspection and Secure Port Access

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

9/11 changed the way officials view port security and led to new technologies and regulations.

Emergency Managers and First Responders Use Twitter and Facebook to Update Communities

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:59:00 +0100

Los Angeles Fire Department, Philadelphia Emergency Management among agencies using social networking to send breaking news and preparedness information.