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Corey McKenna

Staff Writer

Recovery

Opportunity Knocking: Coordinate with Nontraditional Response Organizations

Organizations that service a particular constituent can be an invaluable asset following a disaster.

October 17, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Recovery

Preparedness Measurements, Expanding Mutual Aid on the Horizon for Localities

The Community Resilience System Initiative will pilot a Web-based tool to help local governments measure their disaster preparedness.

September 22, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

St. Louis Ward Installs Cameras to Supplement Neighborhood Watch

Officials see cameras as substitutes for witnesses afraid to testify at trial.

September 14, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

Port of Boston Testing Mobile Credential Reader

Pilot precedes U.S. Coast Guard’s final guidance of electronic card readers to validate Transportation Worker Identification Credentials.

August 25, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

Software Reduces EMS Response Times in Bay County, Fla.

The county’s jurisdictions also can share 911 call information, which improves situational awareness.

August 18, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

Lawyers’ Association Focuses on Disaster Preparedness at Annual Meeting

Alabama lawyer’s story of recovery is laced with lessons for disaster preparedness.

August 04, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

Lightning Detection Systems Aid Situational Awareness, Impact on Safety Unclear

Detection systems and new guidelines to encourage lightning safety for the public may help protect responders.

July 27, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

Texas Panhandle Law Enforcement Establishing Data Sharing Project

Project has potential to increase agencies’ reach, officer safety and dispatcher efficiency, officials say.

July 11, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

Content Management System Simplifies Collaboration on Fire Service Initiatives

Washington Fire Chiefs association uses SharePoint to simplify collaboration on legislative and policy actions less expensively.

February 23, 2011
· Corey McKenna
Public Safety

Web-Based Survey, Message Board Aid Vanderbilt University Flood Response

Website provides links to flood assistance information from a variety of sources.

December 01, 2010
· Corey McKenna