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The ruling stops the federal government from spending the funds originally earmarked for FEMA's Building Resilient Infra...
08/10/2025

The ruling stops the federal government from spending the funds originally earmarked for FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program for other purposes until the court issues a final judgment.

The ruling stops the federal government from spending the funds originally earmarked for FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program for other purposes until the court issues a final judgment.

The proposed five-year contract with public safety software provider Mark43 would replace the computer-aided dispatch pl...
08/10/2025

The proposed five-year contract with public safety software provider Mark43 would replace the computer-aided dispatch platforms used by the police and fire departments, and records management system for the police.

The proposed five-year contract with public safety software provider Mark43 would replace the computer-aided dispatch platforms used by the police and fire departments, and records management system for the police.

New Chief Jason Stugelmeyer, a department veteran, is looking to improve its efficiency. Increasing technology use aroun...
08/10/2025

New Chief Jason Stugelmeyer, a department veteran, is looking to improve its efficiency. Increasing technology use around report generation is one such potential area; using drones to improve officer safety is another.

New Chief Jason Stugelmeyer, a department veteran, is looking to improve its efficiency. Increasing technology use around report generation is one such potential area; using drones to improve officer safety is another.

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast last week should serve as a wake-up call for the U.S., which is "over...
08/09/2025

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast last week should serve as a wake-up call for the U.S., which is "overdue" for a similarly major earthquake at a time when federal funding for response is in question.

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast last week should serve as a wake-up call for the U.S., which is "overdue" for a similarly major earthquake at a time when federal funding for response is in question.

Versaterm has bought DroneSense, which sells software for increasingly popular drone-as-first-responder programs. It’s t...
08/09/2025

Versaterm has bought DroneSense, which sells software for increasingly popular drone-as-first-responder programs. It’s the latest such move in the public safety space.

The Canadian government technology supplier has bought DroneSense, which sells software for increasingly popular drone-as-first-responder programs. It’s the latest such move in the public safety space.

Experts say that data generated by sail drones has been essential in the past for forecasting dangerous storms, but fede...
08/09/2025

Experts say that data generated by sail drones has been essential in the past for forecasting dangerous storms, but federal funding changes mean this program now faces cancellation.

Experts say that data generated by sail drones has been essential in the past for forecasting dangerous storms, but federal funding changes mean this program now faces cancellation.

Dubbed the Patrol Drone Program and unveiled Monday, a new initiative builds upon the police department’s previous use o...
08/08/2025

Dubbed the Patrol Drone Program and unveiled Monday, a new initiative builds upon the police department’s previous use of drones in crash investigations over the past decade.

Dubbed the Patrol Drone Program and unveiled Monday, a new initiative builds upon the police department’s previous use of drones in crash investigations over the past decade.

Although the predicted waves from Tueday's tsunami did not materialize, action taken once the alarms sounded resulted in...
08/01/2025

Although the predicted waves from Tueday's tsunami did not materialize, action taken once the alarms sounded resulted in gridlocked corridors, stalled intersections and widespread confusion amongst the bumper-to-bumper traffic.

While Monday's tsunami response was ultimately more of a drill than a true emergency, the traffic it triggered offered a real-time test of Oahu’s evacuation capacity — one that state officials admit was deeply strained.

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami that rippled across the Pacific, resulti...
07/31/2025

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami that rippled across the Pacific, resulting in 4 foot-waves recorded in Hawaii.

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula was the strongest worldwide since 2011 and triggered tsunami advisories across the Pacific. Four-foot waves were recorded in Hawaii, with smaller waves hitting California.

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.

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