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Category Archives: crisis management

Preparation and communication key to handling oil spill crisis in Huntington Beach

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2022 by Denise FedorowMarch 9, 2022
oil spill

Some might think luck played into the quick response to the oil spill at Huntington Beach, Calif., in October, but despite a couple of providential circumstances, Public Information Officer Jennifer Carey said preparation and established relationships were key. The spill … Continue reading →

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Public Works rebuilds after fire

The Municipal Posted on September 25, 2021 by Julie YoungSeptember 24, 2021
public works

On Oct.11, 2020, Greensburg, Pa., fire chief Thomas Ball responded to a late-night alarm coming from the community’s public works building on South Urania Avenue. As he drove the three-and-a-half minutes to the garage, Bell wasn’t overly concerned. He expected … Continue reading →

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Grandview uses 3D models to map flooding

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2021 by Deborah GerbersSeptember 16, 2021
flooding

Grandview, Mo., is a first-ring suburb just south of Kansas City, with a population of about 25,000. The city has implemented the use of three-dimensional printing to create models of flooded areas following a series of flooding events in 2017. … Continue reading →

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River city renovates shoreline for safety, commerce

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2021 by Dani MessickSeptember 8, 2021
Troy, New York

A city in New York is hoping recent renovations to its seawall will benefit the local economy in conjunction with other marine-related projects. In 2011, Hurricane Irene devastated the coastline of the Hudson River, specifically in Troy, a historic city … Continue reading →

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Two communities revise emergency plans

The Municipal Posted on September 3, 2021 by Janet PattersonSeptember 3, 2021
emergency

If four fires and a flood in four years were not enough, add in a global pandemic, and it all could make a city want to revise its emergency action plan. That’s exactly what motivated the city of Cloverdale, Calif., … Continue reading →

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Storm shelters promote safety precautions in a safe space

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 7, 2020
shelters

As cities, towns and states work to decide the best ways to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, those in public safety are also working on guidelines for emergency storm shelters. Emergency management personnel in many cities and towns are promoting … Continue reading →

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Redding, California, water manager recounts battle against Carr Fire

The Municipal Posted on September 30, 2020 by Amanda DemsterSeptember 30, 2020
california

Battling a wildfire is no simple task. The flames can burn for days, depending on conditions. If they reach city limits, diverting enough water to battle them can be taxing on a city’s water utility, which must provide sufficient water … Continue reading →

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Coastal areas react to king tides with help from citizen scientists

The Municipal Posted on September 28, 2020 by Maggie KenworthySeptember 28, 2020
tides

When it comes to dealing with the rising sea level, organizations have discovered that they can be much more productive with help from the public. Coastal organizations in both Oregon and Rhode Island have turned to citizen scientists to help … Continue reading →

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Fire departments partner to share resources in light of COVID-19

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoSeptember 21, 2020
fire

A spirit of putting collaboration over competition has been key to helping six small-town Massachusetts fire departments respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The towns of Newburyport, Salisbury, Amesbury, West Newbury, Merrimac and Newbury joined forces this spring to ensure they … Continue reading →

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Partnering through a pandemic

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2020 by Denise FedorowSeptember 8, 2020
pandemic

This year with COVID-19 seemingly not wanting to loosen its grip on the U.S., many municipalities are becoming creative to help their communities in these challenging times. For many, that has meant looking to the private sector to create partnerships … Continue reading →

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Lift Up Lou supports Louisville residents’ well-being during COVID-19

The Municipal Posted on June 22, 2020 by Amanda DemsterJune 22, 2020
Louisville

In early spring, COVID-19 began spreading across the United States. Suddenly, many businesses were deemed nonessential and shut down. Schools and government offices closed, and sheltering in place became the norm. People began wearing masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance … Continue reading →

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