Public Safety
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While snowfalls have been modest, freezing temperatures are still cause for concern. President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for West Virginia to supplement response resources. -
Iowa City and Johnson County are taking part in a pilot program that will aim to develop a protocol that will serve as another response to 911 or other crisis line calls typically handled by local law enforcement.
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The county in Texas Hill Country accepted the funds from the state following last summer's deadly flooding on the Guadalupe River. Neighboring Kerr County accepted a similar state grant this week.
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"Where are you going to look for people? Resources will begin coming in from all over the world -- food, shelter, logistics, where will it be distributed, what are the priorities?"
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Incident commanders' radio interface
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DHS announced awards to more than 1,100 local police and fire departments
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San Francisco's Emergency Operations Center was constructed in 1999, but will soon receive a makeover.
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Help Florida residents better prepare for the 2006 hurricane season
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Undersecretary for Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Many local officials fear the media during a disaster, but there are ways to prepare for the situation.
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Disaster City prepares first responders for real-world rescue operations through various courses in disaster response training.
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On Monday Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco announced an executive order calling for a Statewide Interoperable Communication System Executive Committee
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$1 million received in funds from Department of Homeland Security for program
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Web-based technology assists collaboration and communication in event planning and emergency management.
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Congress solidifies the transition to digital TV, ushering in a new era for the public's spectrum.
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Funds to help offset the medical costs of caring for thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who sought refuge after the storm
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Cellular callers reporting the Feb. 14 high school mass shooting to the Coral Springs, Fla., communications center had to be transferred to the regional center — a process that likely caused delays.
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The concept is not fully formed, officials say, but critics are already pointing to privacy concerns due to a lack of rules.
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Rapid population growth in Chandler and Gilbert has first responders and law enforcement in search of new training and staff.
