First responders need presumptive ID technology to better assess and act on hazardous incidents
The ability to accurately identify hazardous materials at the scene provides public safety officials with enhanced personal safety, controls public risk and delivers actionable onsite intelligence.
Camera, sensor, drone data lights up disaster response
ALERTCalifornia’s network will provide actionable natural disaster data for public safety agencies and researchers responding to wildfires, floods, landslides and other climate-driven events.
Spring Wildfires in the Eastern US Got Off to a Roaring Start This Year
It may not be as dramatic as when the West burns, but an unseasonably warm, dry winter could make fire season longer and more intense.
Federal Grant Requirements Make it Hard for Rural Communities to Prepare for Climate Change
A 2023 study from Headwaters Economics shows that qualifications from federal grant programs disproportionately hurt under-resourced rural areas.
States Strive to Reverse Shortage of Paramedics, EMTs
Two-thirds of states considered legislation last year related to emergency medical workers.
Has Remote Learning Buried the Snow Day? Depends On Where You Live
COMMENTARY | When communities are buried in snow, more and more schools are staying in session remotely.
Wildfires are Burning an Ever-larger Hole in State Budgets
New research looks at the fiscal pressure states are under dealing with the blazes and makes suggestions for funding improvements.
How the Costs of Disasters like Hurricane Ian are Calculated – and Why it Takes so Long to Add Them Up
COMMENTARY | A recovery expert explains what these estimates include and what could be done to make disasters less costly.
Recovery From a Disaster Like Hurricane Ian Takes Years, and Nonprofits Play Many Pivotal Roles
COMMENTARY | Many government agencies help people whose lives are thrown off course, but not everyone is eligible or able to access that aid.
Puerto Rico Storm Victims Report Waits Over 5 Hours on Calls to FEMA
Long hold times contacting the Federal Emergency Management Agency are just one challenge emerging as the nation responds to Hurricane Fiona, which swamped the commonwealth last month, along with Hurricane Ian’s devastating hit to Florida.
3 Reasons Hurricane Ian Poses a Major Flooding Hazard for Florida
COMMENTARY | A meteorologist explains why the looming storm could be especially dangerous for the state's Gulf Coast.
State, Local Agencies to Test Geographic Accuracy of Emergency Alerts
Amid ongoing concerns from local leaders about the system’s reliability, the FCC will evaluate the accuracy, reliability and speed of Wireless Emergency Alert delivery.
A $7.3B Pot of Money to Prepare Infrastructure for Climate Change
The new federal funding aims to make transportation assets, like roads, transit systems and ports more resilient to flooding, wildfires and other extreme weather and climate threats.
‘Chronic Underfunding’ of Public Health Threatens Lives in US, Report Finds
Funding for public health programs has been slashed over the last several years. A nonprofit is calling for a $4.5 billion annual investment in “public health infrastructure at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.”
FEMA Wants to End Flood Insurance for the Nation’s Riskiest Properties
Democrats and counties oppose the idea. Properties that have been flood-damaged multiple times account for nearly half the program’s payouts over the years.
Early Warning System Pinpoints Flooded Roads in Some States
Nearly a dozen states are using real-time, hyper-local monitoring to assess potential flooding at specific bridges or roads.
FEMA Chief: Top Priority Is Ensuring Adequate Staffing For Emergencies
Employees and managers alike continue to warn lawmakers about the impact that growing demands will have on the agency's ability to respond to disasters.
How Cities are Trying to Combat the Nation's Deadliest Weather Risk
Heat doesn’t get the same attention as hurricanes or wildfires, but city officials are paying more attention to it as hot temperatures become more common.
Coastal Homebuyers are Ignoring Rising Flood Risks, Despite Clear Warnings and Rising Insurance Premiums
COMMENTARY | Part of the problem may be mortgage lenders and appraisers aren’t factoring in properties’ vulnerability to sea level rise, so risk isn't necessarily priced in to houses.
New Statewide System Boosts State's Mass Emergency Alerts
Emergency managers in Iowa now can automatically push out safety alerts through emails, text messages, phone calls, RSS feeds and social media—and in multiple languages.
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