Emergency Management Magazine

09/26/2025

“Public safety is my number one priority, and that means ensuring that we have the technology and equipment in place to support our first responders and their quick response to emergency situations,” Hochul said. https://bit.ly/4ns2wOa

09/26/2025

A new local study found that increased flooding caused by climate change poses a significant threat to over 90% of Manatee County’s infrastructure.

The state-funded Vulnerability Assessment showed that increased flooding caused by climate change poses a significant threat to over 90 percent of Manatee County’s infrastructure.

09/23/2025

After years of waiting, Santa Cruz County is receiving $6.9M of federal reimbursements meant to restore local coastal infrastructure that received a heavy beating in 2023 and 2024.

State Rep. Jimmy Panetta announced Monday that he had helped secure almost $7 million of federal reimbursements meant to restore local coastal infrastructure that received a heavy beating in 2023 and 2024.

09/17/2025

After a tornado struck Polk County, a local organization was created to help families and are hosting preparedness ‘Play and Learns’ to better prepare the community for an emergency.

Three events held by Polk County Family Resource Centers will include information on how to connect with FEMA, how to create a family emergency plan and other information one might not think of during an emergency.

09/16/2025

“The damage caused by Helene was immense, and western North Carolina needs federal funds to fully rebuild,” said Senator Kevin Corbin.

The new federal funds would go toward restoring homes and small businesses, supporting local government services, and rebuilding roads and bridges for the long haul.

09/12/2025

BurnBot can kill the flammable brush sitting within feet of homes and highways on even the hottest and driest days and with virtually no safety risks or disruptions to daily life. Southern California is giving it a shot.

BurnBot can kill the flammable brush sitting within feet of homes and highways on even the hottest and driest days and with virtually no safety risks or disruptions to daily life. Southern California is giving it a shot.

09/07/2025

After a hurricane passes, scientists routinely evaluate the computer models that predicted its path and power. This year, a surprising new contender has emerged — a forecast model generated by AI.

After a hurricane passes, scientists routinely evaluate the computer models that predicted its path and power. This year, a surprising new contender has emerged — a forecast model generated by AI.

09/07/2025

Researchers at the University of Wyoming say they’ve found a misalignment between federal policy and public priorities. Respondents want to see a shift from an emphasis on wildfire suppression to more prevention efforts.

Researchers at the University of Wyoming say they’ve found a misalignment between federal policy and public priorities. Respondents want to see a shift from an emphasis on wildfire suppression to more prevention efforts.

09/06/2025

Following a shooting during Mass at a Catholic school last week in Minneapolis, both public and private districts in the area reassured families of protocols in place like locked doors and increased police presence.

Following a shooting during Mass at a Catholic school last week in Minneapolis, both public and private districts in the area reassured families of protocols in place like locked doors and increased police presence.

09/06/2025

The mobile device, funded in part by the Texas Department of Transportation, uses sensors, ground-penetrating radar and GPS to assess bridges’ health and quickly identify damage that could lead to major safety issues.

The mobile device, funded in part by the Texas Department of Transportation, uses sensors, ground-penetrating radar and GPS to assess bridges’ health and quickly identify damage that could lead to major safety issues.

09/05/2025

The state’s integrated digital approach to providing emergency services in one online location, following this year’s fires, is unprecedented. It is intended, officials said, to serve as an example in future disasters.

The state’s integrated digital approach to providing emergency services in one online location, following this year’s fires, is unprecedented. It is intended, officials said, to serve as an example in future disasters.

08/31/2025

The county's current backup 911 center is in the basement of a closed office building. Funding will go toward moving it to the Auburn Fire Department, where the IT data center is already also being relocated.

The county's current backup 911 center is in the basement of a closed office building. Funding will go toward moving it to the Auburn Fire Department, where the IT data center is already also being relocated.