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Recent Articles

North Dakota City Removes Trees to Prevent Floods
July 27, 2009 - Army Corps of Engineers cuts down trees in Jamestown to save levees.

FEMA's Craig Fugate Says Mitigation Language, Roles Must Be Redefined
July 16, 2009 - FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said changing language and redefining FEMA's and the public's roles in mitigation are looming challenges.

Virginia Automates Alarm Company to 911 Transmissions
June 22, 2009 - New data exchange standard could eliminate more than 32 million 911 calls nationally.

FEMA Grant Allocations a Boost to States, Locals, Tribes
June 17, 2009 - Grant process also includes steps to facilitate an easier application process.

Texting 911 Becoming a Reality in Iowa County
June 10, 2009 - Text messaging 911 a positive step, but not as efficient as a phone call.

Emergency Medical Dispatch System Puts Help at 911 Dispatchers' Fingertips
June 09, 2009 - Culpeper, Va., uses public safety group's life-saving guidecards and training program.

New York City's Joe Bruno on the Stimulus, Emergency Notification and More
May 19, 2009 - Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Bruno discusses infrastructure and community outreach.

3.5 Million Sandbags Aid Fargo, N.D. Flooding
April 30, 2009 - Center for Domestic Preparedness course.

Microsoft Launches Social Media Tool
April 28, 2009 - Emergency managers could use Vine to communicate with citizens.

American Indian Nation Plans for a Pandemic
April 22, 2009 - U.S. Indian Health Service urges creating emergency preparedness plans.

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