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Providers in St. Louis were awarded the money through the Missouri Department of Health’s Crisis Counseling Program, which has for decades been funded by FEMA to help build hope and resiliency in disaster survivors. -
When Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska last month, the hardest-hit communities were accessible only by air or water. That complicated response efforts and makes rebuilding a challenge.
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The new system is allowing neighboring emergency responders to communicate smoothly for the first time in 40 years. -
The newly redesigned www.emergencymgmt.com becomes more useful than ever. Explore the new site and let us know what you think.
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The amounts of crude oil transported and the danger in doing so have been increasing dramatically.
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Wind moving through power lines can ultimately lead to damaged infrastructure and power outages, but placing accelerometers on the lines could help reduce the risk of mechanical failure.
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Examining each building to estimate its elevation over flood levels should make it easier to analyze how insurance costs might affect future land values in Pinellas County, Fla.
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By letting citizens live in vulnerable places even after disaster strikes, governments plant the seeds for future disasters.
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If the forecast holds true it could make the launch of new storm surge maps that predict the location and severity of flooding less hectic.
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While the alleged hackers targeted Pittsburgh companies because they compete with China, in doing so they stumbled on the center of the cybersecurity universe, according to an FBI official.
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The 24-hour center also actively monitors physical police events, allowing officials to ensure that those incidents are being managed properly.
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As of December, 166 Ohio school buildings were not in compliance with requirements that they have floor plans and emergency plans on file with the state.
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The American Red Cross launched a Flood App that has one-touch “I’m safe” messaging to alert family and friends.
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Trends suggest that the climate is warming, and whether you believe it’s happening because of man’s carbon footprint or naturally, the response should be one of preparing for the worst.
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The warning system is designed to provide up to a minute’s warning to people in Los Angeles.
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As governments learn to do new things with data, new solutions to old problems are found — and the public wonders if having a Big Brother might not be entirely a bad thing.
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The mile-wide tornado killed two dozen people, including 10 children, and injured hundreds.
