Disaster Response
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
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
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
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
“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
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
The charges involved three alleged looting incidents in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, where fires have burned 35,000 acres and destroyed more than 12,000 structures
Jeff Garris, who served over 30 years with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, moved with his family to Pacific Palisades just two months before the fires swept in
A New York Times photo captures Officer Chrystian Banuelos carrying an elderly resident to safety
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
“We have more volunteers than I could even imagine. And without them, we could not be where we are with the progress we have made… Black Mountain strong,” a police official said
When disaster strikes, criminals often follow. Explore the specialized techniques that interrogators use to understand, confront and convict disaster-related offenders
The Fairfield County Hazmat Communication Team deployed a mobile command center to provide internet, phone and radio access to local responders and civilians
Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now deferring to a state tally of 42 deaths for the county
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