Cumberland County officials prepare for nuclear disaster
As important as it is to plan for severe weather incidents, it is also a pressing task for municipality officials to regularly plan for more extreme emergency conditions such as a nuclear disaster.
Salem tests emergency response in wake of 2010 tornado
Many municipalities wisely update their continuity of operations plans to learn from past incidents and better prepare for the future.
III revisits the destruction in Alabama one year ago
Just over one year ago, Alabama was ravaged by a series of tornadoes and other severe weather patterns that caused immense property destruction and many deaths after the region was hit with more than 750 tornadoes during April 2011.
Study finds most states not prepared to deal with climate issues
America is currently undergoing a change in climate expectations, leading to what some experts are calling a “climate crisis.” And as the country undergoes significant climate changes, it is crucial that municipalities update their continuity of operations plans accordingly.
San Diego officials unveil innovative disaster response technologies
It is crucial for officials to design innovative initiatives to enhance communal preparedness and response in the case that a natural disaster is approaching or has struck.
IEMA facilitates disaster planning resource for deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens
When municipalities are engaged in continuity of operations planning, it is extremely important to ensure that resources related to disaster preparedness and recovery are available to all members of the community.
New federal sub-unit announced to focus exclusively on disaster preparedness and relief
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is collaborating with the Corporation for National and Community Services to facilitate a new sub-unit within the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corp.
Preparing for hurricane season early to avoid low supply availability
Municipalities prone to natural disasters like hurricanes need to be prepared for emergency conditions well in advance to ensure that low supply availability does not stand in the way of seamless continuity of operations.
Vallejo fire dept. provides disaster preparedness assistance to elderly citizens
It is of the utmost importance for officials to understand not only how a municipality can support the community at large, but provide additional assistance to at-risk citizens such as the elderly.
Ohio shooting suggests need for violence preparedness in municipality continuity of operations plans
It is important for municipality officials to factor in proactive measures to prepare their infrastructure with an action protocol should an unexpected act of violence occur in the community.
