Disaster Response
Next-gen technology that keeps public safety connected to mission-critical tools
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“I came into this not expecting that much water and before I know it, I was swept off,” Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington said
Sheriff Chronister described the scene as “literally out of a castaway movie,” with the boy gasping for air as they rescued him
In a video showing the damage to the building, St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson also praised deputies for rescuing 25 people from tornado damage that killed 4
“I hope they find the person who did it, and that person should have the book thrown at them,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said
Tampa officers who were sheltering nearby took action once there was a break in the storm bands, arriving at the scene and safely evacuating all occupants
The Texas Department of Public Safety will send more than 180 state troopers and LE personnel, as well as command vehicles and communications platforms
“You try your best to convince them,” Tampa police Detective Sgt. Dimitri Angelakopoulos said. “But if they’re not willing to go, there’s not much you can do”
Unicoi Deputy Jonathan Williams performed CPR on the man for 44 minutes, resuscitating him; the man’s sister is running the fundraiser to help Williams recover from the destruction
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Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is readying a team of call takers, dispatchers, support staff and a supervisor to deploy in a few hours
Firefighters and deputies are among the fallen in the wake of one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
K-9 Scotty went missing in a flooded area; a search ensued, but Scotty did not survive
The association reported the death of a Madison County deputy and Macon County Deputy Jim Lau, who died when his truck was swept away
“It’s truly a blessing that he wasn’t driving faster, as the tree could have landed directly on the cab,” the Clayton County Police Department said in a Facebook post
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Southwest Florida is hurricane country, and Lee County’s real time intelligence center is always on the watch for extreme weather before, during and after it happens
The officers will help to relieve HPD officers, many of whom have been working 12-hour shifts since the storm made landfall
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To prepare for the 2024 hurricane and wildfire seasons, the Un-carrier has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts with more network hardening, new response vehicles, additional deployed 2.5GHz spectrum and a new community support program
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Sgt. Todd Dollen was caught in the storm while working to evacuate people and horses staying at an equestrian campground
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
The home shown in the Houston Police officer’s body camera video is almost completely submerged in murky water
The essential role of local police in early detection, containment and forensic investigation of CBRN threats
The grants will help ensure local communities have the resources and capabilities to prevent threats to the homeland
The project allows local police and law enforcement partners to take a proactive role in providing comprehensive training and support to different entities in their community
This guide will help you submit a successful application, enabling your agency to meet its funding requirements and effectively tackle future challenges
Interoperability is not just a technical term; it’s the backbone of a coordinated and efficient emergency response strategy
Our government built its public warning systems around AM radio because it’s the most reliable form of communication if disaster strikes
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