Disaster Response
Mobile technology has become a force multiplier for public safety, improving overall situational awareness and the effective use of limited resources
The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley
This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel
Twenty years after the devestating storm, law enforcement leaders recall the chaos, compassion and courage that defined their response
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs for training, equipment and readiness efforts
The President approved Texas’ request to extend the disaster declaration beyond Kerr County to eight additional counties, making them eligible for direct financial assistance to rebuild
Kerr County deputies, Kerville PD, firefighters and volunteers are working around the clock to locate missing people and recover victims after the July 4 disaster claimed at least 95 lives
Odessa Police Department Officer Bailey Martin was visiting the Guadalupe River near Kerrville with family when floodwaters rose 26 feet in 45 minutes
The destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet on the river in only 45 minutes before daybreak on July 4, washing away homes and vehicles
President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season
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From managing parking and monitoring street flooding to responding to wildfires and terrorist attacks, RTCCs are helping agencies tackle a wide range of public safety challenges
“I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Cameron Hamilton said
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz joins a bipartisan group advising the Trump administration on improving FEMA’s efficiency and readiness
“I was like, if they’re going to walk, then I’m going to walk too, because it’s my job,” Oachita Deputy Nathan Lane said
Diaz Police Sergeant Richard Morris was inside his vehicle when the EF-4 tornado, with peak winds of 190 mph, lifted it and tossed it several feet
From drones to off-road vehicles, Verizon’s latest assets are improving connectivity during disaster response and beyond
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
Three legislators have proposed bills to classify burglaries in emergency areas as felonies punishable by prison sentences; one would also crack down on first responder impersonators
“During times of crisis, unscrupulous individuals often take advantage of vulnerable people...and the governmental aid intended to go to victims of this tragedy,” the LAPD stated
The Altadena Sheriff’s Station survived the blaze, despite total destruction nearby and a close call with a fuel tank
The recent California wildfires underscore the critical role of collaboration, cross-training and technology in strengthening police and fire response to large-scale emergencies
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
More than 20 LAPD officers lost their homes, prompting Warwick police to organize a fundraising campaign
“When I left, I don’t know why, I thought I was going to come back to my house,” said Collin Davis, a Sierra Madre Search and Rescue volunteer
LAPD and LASD are working with federal agencies to address looting, fraud and illegal drone activity disrupting firefighting efforts
Next-gen technology that keeps public safety connected to mission-critical tools
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
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