Senate Homeland Security Chairman Questions State-Federal Balance in Disaster Response
“In these situations, it really should be the state and local governments that take charge and FEMA is really a subordinate,” Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson told Route Fifty.
Puerto Rico's Dire Health-Care Crisis
Over a month after Hurricane Maria, citizens are still facing limited access to medical help and the increasing threat of illness.
U.S. Senate Passes $36.5 Billion Disaster Aid Bill
The legislation will next go to the White House for President Trump's signature.
Puerto Rico Is Still a Disaster Zone, Three Weeks After Hurricane Maria
Only 400 miles of the territory’s 5,000 miles of roads are open.
Rethinking Hazard Mapping After Wildfires Entered Urban Areas Thought to Be ‘Unburnable’
Local officials across the West should pay attention to what happened to one devastated neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California.
Two City Leaders Reflect on Hurricane Response and Recovery
“You can complain about government 364 days of the year,” according to Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said. “But on that one day that you need us to be at our best, we better be at our best.”
Why Sonoma County Decided Against Using Mass Alerts Ahead of Deadly Wildfires
Officials feared using the system would do more harm than good.
How Tech and Data Boosted Florida’s Response to Irma
Some of the tools and strategies the Sunshine State used to prepare for and recover from a big hurricane.
Shannon Rahming, Nevada State CIO, On New Tech and Supporting First Responders
From purchasing and cybersecurity to critical communications for emergency response, Rahming and Nevada are pushing state IT forward on a number of fronts.
Tropical Storm Nate Could Hit New Orleans as a Hurricane This Weekend
The city is rushing to repair its aging drainage system.
What's Happening With the Relief Effort in Puerto Rico?
A timeline of the unprecedented catastrophe of Hurricane Maria.
Getting Ahead of Hurricanes With Data-Driven Evacuation Planning
A growing number of cities are looking to do more with transportation data analytics before disasters strike.
How Hurricane Responders Track People Whose Lives Depend on Power
For people who rely on electricity-dependent machines to maintain their health, power outages are more than a frustration. State and local emergency managers are using data to keep them safe.
West Coast Cities and States Should Be More Worried About the Crisis in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria has cut off access to drinking water, sewage, electricity and telecommunications across the U.S. commonwealth. Here’s why Seattle or L.A. might end up being the next San Juan.
The Smartphone App That Tells You An Earthquake Is About to Hit
This week's deadly quake in Mexico was yet another test for the country’s sophisticated earthquake warning system.
Puerto Rico Devastated: ‘When We Can Get Outside, We Will Find Our Island Destroyed’
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: More states announce their FirstNet opt-in decisions; Mich. Civil Service Commission gives state more power over its workers; and Louisiana has some good budget news for a change.
2017’s Destructive Wildfire Season Sets New Record
STATE AND LOCAL WEEKEND ROUNDUP | Unrest and arrests continue in St. Louis; Texas prisoners added to federal lawsuit; and another wake-up call for vulnerable South Carolina communities.
Tech Companies Are Redefining How We Respond to Natural Disasters—In a Good Way
We are entering an era in which the app-based technology that facilitates so much of our lives is also enabling a new generation of disaster response.
Florida’s Largest City Faces ‘Trifecta’ of Problems as Irma Exits the State
The hurricane swamped Jacksonville with flooding said to be the worst in 100 years.
Disaster Risk and Economic Growth Create Uncomfortable Questions for Civic Boosters
ANALYSIS: Suitors seeking Amazon’s 2nd headquarters should ask themselves: How resilient is their city or region?
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