Mitigation

The Vermont Public Safety Communications Task Force has partnered with Mission Critical Partners and will conduct a number of assessments on each of the state’s 38 emergency communications centers.

Emergency responders were stationed at a mobile command center to simulate being on the scene of an accident and communicating with those in the EOC.

The first responders are piloting a video game called Zengence that is aimed at inducing activities like breathing to reduce stress, improve wellbeing and develop resiliency.

At least 114 orders have been issued to remove the firearms of individuals believed to be a risk to themselves or others since the state’s red flag law went into effect in February, according to The Detroit News.

A study that looked at the results of an online learning fatigue management system on Seattle Police Department employees found that PTSD symptoms, as well as rates of depression and anxiety, were reduced by the training.

Residents can prepare for a possible wildfire evacuation or a pre-evacuation warning by gathering important supplies and documents and making their home as fire-resistant as possible through these guidelines.

The state increased the EOC readiness to level II, signifying the potential severity of Hurricane Beryl's impact on Texas. “Texas continues to closely monitor weather conditions to protect the safety and well-being of Texans.”

FEMA added 93 more communities and tribal nations to the list of those receiving direct technical assistance through the BRIC program to help mitigate the affects of climate-related hazards.

Flood waters have damaged Eastwick homes, businesses and infrastructure over the years, leaving local officials and neighborhood groups scrambling for solutions through proposals of structural engineering or community relocation.

The video and online tool use data from the U.S. Geological Survey's Coastal Storm Modeling System to model flooding impacts under various storm surge and high-tide scenarios. The program was developed by Virtual Planet.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Preparedness Ambassadors Program is aimed at reaching parents and communities through the education of elementary school students.

In March 2020, a law was passed permitting education facilities to use these locking systems on doors, but it was not clear if the law applied to facilities whose primary purpose is child care.

Attendees of the event were able to put their training into practice, by learning how to deploy a fire shelter in case of entrapment — a life-threatening situation where emergency personnel cannot escape the fire.

An analysis showed 33 of Connecticut’s “critical infrastructure assets” would risk being flooded twice a year by 2050 and 15 would risk flooding every other week. The numbers rise to 127 and 98 by 2100.

The spending decisions came from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has the final say on the state budget. The Legislature passed the budget in March. On June 12, DeSantis signed $116.5 billion in government spending into law.

In the last three years, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has invested $35 million in state and federal funds to support 160 projects across Delaware County, some of that going to gun violence investigation.

The Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act was introduced in a bipartisan effort and would help mitigate wildfires, use new technologies, solve the firefighter shortage and improve response times.

One way for Orangeburg, S.C., residents to stay informed is by signing up for the county's CodeRED alerts. After an individual signs up for CodeRED, they will be notified in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts.