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August Is National Emergency Management Awareness Month
H AMPTON, NH — With the first-ever National Emergency Management Awareness Month scheduled for August, Unitil is recognizing ...
Texans disable emergency alerts more than any other state. Experts say that's a big risk.
A 2023 study found that nearly 30% of Texans have opted out of receiving Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) — the highest rate ...
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PERSPECTIVE: The Technological Transformation of Emergency Management: Part I
Outdated systems are holding back disaster response. It’s time to invest in smarter, integrated platforms that empower both ...
Springfield-Greene County OEM offering emergency management classes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management is offering classes to prepare you for a crisis. The course, called “Until Help Arrives,” will teach the skills ...
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Department of Emergency Management: Make sure you’re prepared for future emergencies
So to prepare for an event similar to this tsunami warning, the Department of Emergency Management recommends building an evacuation go-bag, a bag that’s ready to be used at any given moment if you ...
Emergency Official Explains His Absence as Texas Floods Hit
The Kerr County official testified at a hearing held by state lawmakers in the city of Kerrville. Hundreds of residents ...
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New Study Explores Emergency Management Agency Challenges, Staffing Shortfalls, and Need for Standardization
A comprehensive new report by the Argonne National Laboratory reveals the results of the Emergency Management Organizational ...
What is a state of emergency and how does it affect me? What to know in New Jersey
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management posts updates on its social media accounts and on its website, ready.nj.gov. The state can also disseminate information through the Emergency Alert System ...