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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
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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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Emergency preparedness fair keeps Cupertino community up to date on emergency operations

The Municipal Posted on September 20, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 20, 2019

Prepare Cupertino was a free community preparedness fair held Saturday, June 22, in Cupertino, Calif. Clare Francavilla, emergency services coordinator, explained, “This fair was a way to inform Cupertino’s community members about the importance of getting prepared for an emergency … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged California, cupertino, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Get out: Managing evacuations in the event of an emergency

The Municipal Posted on September 14, 2019 by Julie YoungSeptember 13, 2019

     When disaster strikes, or is on the way, communities have a small window of opportunity to notify the public of impending peril and encourage them to “get out of Dodge” before it’s too late. In order to provide … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged California, santa barbara, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Procurement sits in driver seat for sustainability

The Municipal Posted on August 30, 2019 by Guest ColumnistAugust 30, 2019

Sustainable procurement or “green purchasing” is an initiative that is often driven — and achieved — through municipal purchasing decisions. From buying products made of recycled materials or weighing the energy efficiency of an appliance, to contracting firms with socially … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged auction, august 2019, California, The Municipal, waste & recycling | 1 Reply

Beautifying your city: Trading trash for pride

The Municipal Posted on August 24, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 23, 2019

Though the time for “spring” cleaning is long past, there are still debris-littered hedgerows and various items of refuse and trash in municipalities that periodically will need to be cleaned up. Two cities featured here have taken the lead and … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2019, California, maryville, oroville, tennessee, The Municipal, waste & recycling | Leave a reply

Santa Clarita comes up with award-winning transportation solutions

The Municipal Posted on July 2, 2019 by Andrew MentockJuly 2, 2019

As the city of Santa Clarita, Calif., looks toward its future, the department of public works knows that transportation needs to be at the forefront. Last year, the city finished several different award-winning projects, all related to a different type … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged California, june 2019, public works, santa clarita, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

Community microgrids save lives, money and time

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2019 by Barb SieminskiJune 13, 2019

Natural disasters — hurricanes, mud slides, monster winds, heavy rainstorms, blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires and the resulting utility power shutdowns — are just a few of the calamities that have upended lives, rendered people homeless, bankrupted or sent victims to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged borrego springs, California, june 2019, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

Universal basic income comes to Stockton, Calif.

The Municipal Posted on May 21, 2019 by Andrew MentockMay 17, 2019

About 50 miles south of Sacramento, Stockton, Calif., has a relatively small population when compared to other cities within the state. Yet, with a population of 320,000 people, Stockton would be the largest or second largest city in several states … Continue reading →

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Technology advancements show promise in fire service

The Municipal Posted on May 19, 2019 by Andrew MentockMay 17, 2019

Technology is changing at a rapid pace, and it doesn’t seem like it will slow down anytime soon. Some forward thinkers believe that today’s humans have only seen a small percentage of the technology that will be developed during their … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged building & construction, California, may 2019, menlo park fire, public safety | Leave a reply

Bringing new things to the table

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2019 by Sarah WrightMay 2, 2019
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

Every official wants their city to thrive, and unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving that goal. There are plenty examples of cities hitting their boom and then, often for a variety of reasons, dwindle or fade completely into … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged building, California, construction, deadwood, editor's note, mankato, may 2019, Minnesota, South Dakota, stockton, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Helping streets make the grade

The Municipal Posted on April 19, 2019 by Andrew MentockApril 19, 2019
Santa Maria Public Works employees pave a street as part of the city’s efforts to better grade and maintain its roads. (Photo provided)

Ask any city mayor and they’ll tell you that the most diabolical enemy of their citizens is a pothole. While a small portion of a mayor’s job, road upkeep impacts how constituents perceive their quality of life — the fewer … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged California | Leave a reply
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