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Hilton Collins

Hilton Collins is a former staff writer for Government Technology and Emergency Management magazines.

Cybersecurity

Americans' Awareness of Smart Grid Lagging, Survey Finds

Money and privacy among top concerns for those knowledgeable about the smart grid, survey of 1,000 online respondents finds.

July 26, 2010
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Health & Human Services

New York City Department of Education Expands Its Time and Attendance System to Cope With Staff Overtime During H1N1 Scare

Education Department's work force management software made tracking employee work time easier during the H1N1 scare.

July 26, 2010
· Hilton Collins
Cybersecurity

Many Bosses Unaware of Personal Devices' Popularity at Work, Studies Say

There's a disconnect between bosses and their employees and how prevalent they believe consumer technology is in the workplace. The finding could have security ramifications.

July 26, 2010
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Cybersecurity

Advanced Cyber-Attacks on the Rise in 2010, Report Says

Advanced cyber-attacks and spam are increasing, according to M86 Security Labs report.

July 26, 2010
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Recovery

Would College Campuses be Safer if Students Could Carry Guns?

When criminals attack on campus, would armed students make the situation better or worse?

July 06, 2010
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Recovery

Hell on Earth: Australia’s Ferocious Fires Hit Surprisingly Close to Home

The rise of more dangerous wildfires forces communities worldwide to rethink how they handle infernos.

December 31, 2009
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Recovery

Cyber-Security Is a Group Effort, DHS Secretary Says

Part of the federal government’s cyber-security efforts include working with private corporations, which own a majority of the networks.

October 22, 2009
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Recovery

California Emergency Management to the Public: We’re All First Responders

The state prepares citizens and first responders for a major natural disaster with the Great California ShakeOut, which is expected to be the largest earthquake drill in history.

October 15, 2009
· Hilton Collins
Disaster Zone

Hurricane Exercise Prepares Virginia Government for the Worst

Disaster simulation brings military and local forces together for civilians in weather emergencies.

October 07, 2009
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Recovery

Emergency Managers and First Responders Use Twitter and Facebook to Update Communities

Los Angeles Fire Department, Philadelphia Emergency Management among agencies using social networking to send breaking news and preparedness information.

July 20, 2009
· Hilton Collins