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Harnessing data for safer communitiesHarnessing data for safer communities

When ranking the most significant developments of the digital age, the evolution of data storage does not garner many glamour points. Yet few innovations have had such a profound impact on the ability to develop new technologies and perform tasks previously unimaginable. The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement.

byTaw North
Nov 18, 2024
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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset
Emergency Services
Community trust is a firefighter's greatest assetCommunity trust is a firefighter's greatest asset
byRobbi King
Nov 5, 2024
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Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?
Emergency Services
Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?
byDr. Randall Bauer
Oct 30, 2024
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Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate
Emergency Services
Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operateAdvancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate
byDean Cunningham
Oct 1, 2024
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How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures
Emergency Services
How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measuresHow to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures
byKatherine Osborne
Sep 13, 2024
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The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke
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Aug 26, 2024
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Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient
Emergency Services
Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient
Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient
Jul 19, 2024
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byRyan Kushner
The Three P’s of Disaster Preparedness
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The Three P’s of Disaster Preparedness
May 28, 2024
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Natural Disaster Prep: A Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide to Reopen Quickly
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Natural Disaster Prep: A Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide to Reopen Quickly
Natural Disaster Prep: A Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide to Reopen Quickly
Apr 24, 2024
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Emergency Services
FEMA triples its funding for low-interest loans funding disaster resilience projects
FEMA triples its funding for low-interest loans funding disaster resilience projects
Jan 8, 2024
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byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Fast disaster recovery construction projects
Fast disaster recovery construction projects
Nov 29, 2023
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byGrayson Briggs
Emergency Services
Fifth National Climate Assessment warns of extreme weather risk, far-reaching impact of a warming climate
Fifth National Climate Assessment warns of extreme weather risk, far-reaching impact of a warming climate
Nov 14, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Report: Modern construction techniques, building codes protected structures that survived Lahaina fire
Emergency Services
Report: Modern construction techniques, building codes protected structures that survived Lahaina fire
Report: Modern construction techniques, building codes protected structures that survived Lahaina fire
Sep 14, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
FEMA’s Community Disaster Resilience Zones focuses aid for disaster-prone regions
Emergency Services
FEMA’s Community Disaster Resilience Zones focuses aid for disaster-prone regions
FEMA’s Community Disaster Resilience Zones focuses aid for disaster-prone regions
Sep 11, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Questions raised about why Maui’s emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned
Emergency Services
Questions raised about why Maui’s emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned
Questions raised about why Maui’s emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned
Aug 17, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Future Proof Your Emergency Communications the Code-Compliant Way
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Future Proof Your Emergency Communications the Code-Compliant Way
Future Proof Your Emergency Communications the Code-Compliant Way
Aug 14, 2023
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96 confirmed fatalities, 2,700 structures destroyed in Lahaina ‘fire-hurricane’
Emergency Services
96 confirmed fatalities, 2,700 structures destroyed in Lahaina ‘fire-hurricane’
96 confirmed fatalities, 2,700 structures destroyed in Lahaina ‘fire-hurricane’
Aug 14, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Federal, state, local governments mobilize following Maui wildfire that killed at least 55
Federal, state, local governments mobilize following Maui wildfire that killed at least 55
Aug 10, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Proposed bill would add extreme heat to list of major disaster qualifying events
Proposed bill would add extreme heat to list of major disaster qualifying events
Aug 1, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Report: Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis
Emergency Services
Report: Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis
Report: Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis
Jul 31, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Major disaster declared in Vermont following devastating flooding in Montpelier, Ludlow, and other areas
Emergency Services
Major disaster declared in Vermont following devastating flooding in Montpelier, Ludlow, and other areas
Major disaster declared in Vermont following devastating flooding in Montpelier, Ludlow, and other areas
Jul 14, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Advances in satellites, networking technology increase the options for disaster response planning
Advances in satellites, networking technology increase the options for disaster response planning
Jul 5, 2023
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byJames Clevenger
Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery
Emergency Services
Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery
Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery
Jun 29, 2023
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byTracy Ray
Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive
Emergency Services
Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive
Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive
Jun 5, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Navigating crises with confidence: Five ways strategic plans support crisis response
Emergency Services
Navigating crises with confidence: Five ways strategic plans support crisis response
Navigating crises with confidence: Five ways strategic plans support crisis response
May 30, 2023
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byMike Bell
Emergency Services
LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness
LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness
May 18, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
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Emergency Services
Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton
Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton
Apr 10, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change
Emergency Services
IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change
IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change
Apr 5, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
IWCE 2022: The success, challenges of NG911 and emergency telecommunications
IWCE 2022: The success, challenges of NG911 and emergency telecommunications
Mar 22, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Report: Technology can aid wildfire response that’s ‘stuck in the last century’
Emergency Services
Report: Technology can aid wildfire response that’s ‘stuck in the last century’
Report: Technology can aid wildfire response that’s ‘stuck in the last century’
Mar 7, 2023
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Emergency Services
Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response
Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response
Feb 17, 2023
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byBrandon Shopp
Rebreather protects first responders from hazards
Emergency Services
Rebreather protects first responders from hazards
Rebreather protects first responders from hazards
Dec 10, 2022
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byAmerican City & County Administrator
From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study
Emergency Services
From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study
From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study
Aug 28, 2022
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byJoel Burroughs
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
Emergency Services
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
Aug 22, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds
Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds
Jul 21, 2022
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byMichelle M. Havich

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A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so farA new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
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Oct 21, 2024
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Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
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Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.
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Aug 30, 2024
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These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024
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In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Nov 19, 2024

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When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally
When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally

Nov 11, 2024

Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
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Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments

Nov 6, 2024

A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
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