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More than 75 federal disaster declarations were delayed in the past year, leaving cities, counties and nonprofits waitin...
07/16/2025

More than 75 federal disaster declarations were delayed in the past year, leaving cities, counties and nonprofits waiting for critical support. The existing emergency response systems are not equipped to handle the immediacy, scope and complexity of unmet needs.

In light of federal plans to phase out FEMA by the end of 2025, artificial intelligence can help multiply and streamline state and local preparation for, response to and recovery from wildfires, hurricanes and floods.

Emergency responders are using boats, drones, helicopters and horses to search the devastated Hill Country area. Preside...
07/07/2025

Emergency responders are using boats, drones, helicopters and horses to search the devastated Hill Country area. President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration Sunday for Kerr County.

Emergency responders are using boats, drones, helicopters and horses to search the devastated Hill Country area. President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration Sunday for Kerr County.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more drones will be providing aerial surveillance this summer at New York's Long Island...
07/03/2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more drones will be providing aerial surveillance this summer at New York's Long Island State Beaches, patrolling for unsafe water conditions and dangerous marine life like sharks.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more drones will be providing aerial surveillance this summer at New York's Long Island State Beaches, patrolling for unsafe water conditions and dangerous marine life like sharks.

Paid for through grant funding, the new suite of tools included in the free app is designed to make it easier for reside...
06/30/2025

Paid for through grant funding, the new suite of tools included in the free app is designed to make it easier for residents to connect with law enforcement, including a tip line and community outreach programs.

Paid for through grant funding, the new suite of tools included in the free app is designed to make it easier for residents to connect with law enforcement, including a tip line and community outreach programs.

The North Area Technical Rescue Team is a 30-year-old, 150-member group that performs specialized rescues in Denver’s no...
06/20/2025

The North Area Technical Rescue Team is a 30-year-old, 150-member group that performs specialized rescues in Denver’s northern suburbs, including rope, confined space, trench and collapse rescues.

The North Area Technical Rescue Team is a 30-year-old, 150-member group that performs specialized rescues in Denver’s northern suburbs, including rope, confined space, trench and collapse rescues.

Officials in Grand Traverse County, Mich., are seeking county board approval for an artificial intelligence-powered “cal...
06/18/2025

Officials in Grand Traverse County, Mich., are seeking county board approval for an artificial intelligence-powered “call taking system” that would help identify and reroute non-emergency calls to 911.

Officials in Grand Traverse County, Mich., are seeking county board approval for an artificial intelligence-powered “call taking system” that would help identify and reroute non-emergency calls to 911.

A new State of the 9-1-1 Industry report examines the barriers governments face as they work toward Next-Generation 911,...
06/17/2025

A new State of the 9-1-1 Industry report examines the barriers governments face as they work toward Next-Generation 911, including aging equipment, lack of funding and difficulty coordinating with other agencies.

A new State of the 9-1-1 Industry report examines the barriers governments face as they work toward Next-Generation 911, including aging equipment, lack of funding and difficulty coordinating with other agencies.

The Dayton Police Department may soon use gunshot detection technology, drones and license plate readers to try to reduc...
06/12/2025

The Dayton Police Department may soon use gunshot detection technology, drones and license plate readers to try to reduce crime in several hot spot neighborhoods in west and northwest Dayton.

The Dayton Police Department may soon use gunshot detection technology, drones and license plate readers to try to reduce crime in several hot spot neighborhoods in west and northwest Dayton.

Palm Beach and Broward counties have been fortunate enough to miss the brunt of recent hurricane seasons, but officials ...
06/11/2025

Palm Beach and Broward counties have been fortunate enough to miss the brunt of recent hurricane seasons, but officials are urging residents to prepare for the worst, especially those in evacuation areas.

Palm Beach and Broward counties have been fortunate enough to miss the brunt of recent hurricane seasons, but officials are urging residents to prepare for the worst, especially those in evacuation areas.

With the communications department operating at a 35 percent staffing shortage, dispatchers are working overtime and cal...
06/10/2025

With the communications department operating at a 35 percent staffing shortage, dispatchers are working overtime and callers may wait up to 20 minutes for emergency assistance.

With the communications department operating at a 35 percent staffing shortage, dispatchers are working overtime and callers may wait up to 20 minutes for emergency assistance.

If passed by the Missouri House, the money would pay for cleanup and debris removal in the city following a May 16 torna...
06/09/2025

If passed by the Missouri House, the money would pay for cleanup and debris removal in the city following a May 16 tornado, similar to when the state receives federal emergency relief dollars.

If passed by the Missouri House, the money would pay for cleanup and debris removal in the city following a May 16 tornado, similar to when the state receives federal emergency relief dollars.

Data shows Ravalli County, Mont., an area seeing explosive population and development growth, is at higher wildfire risk...
06/08/2025

Data shows Ravalli County, Mont., an area seeing explosive population and development growth, is at higher wildfire risk than the vast majority of counties in the country.

Data shows Ravalli County, Mont., an area seeing explosive population and development growth, is at higher wildfire risk than the vast majority of counties in the country.

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