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To stand, walk and run again Tragedy in Boston

The Municipal Posted on June 4, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
A man waves an American flag in honor of Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is one of New England’s signature sporting events. Held annually since 1987 on Patriot’s Day, the race attracts more than 20,000 participants. Spectators numbering around 500,000 line the city’s streets in hopes of catching a glimpse of … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response | Tagged April, boston, events, london, marathon, security

Engagement: citizen leadership academies

The Municipal Posted on May 31, 2013 by Carrie SchmittAugust 2, 2023
peoria county summer youth leadership class

Polls show that trust in government continues to decline, communities are having trouble filling elected offices and volunteers are desperately needed to serve in leadership roles on boards and commissions. Elected and appointed leaders are challenged to find ways to … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged citizens, city, class, community, county, government, leadership, public

National Fire Protection Association’s annual conference and expo in Chicago June 10-13

The Municipal Posted on May 10, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
William Fries III

Conference Preview An annual gathering of experts in fire protection happens next month in the Windy City. The National Fire Protection Association annual conference and expo is slated to occupy McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Ill., June 10–13. The largest … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged conference, expo, june, protection, safety

A passion for energy: Rhonda Mosely teaches communities how to ‘MacGyver it’ when catastrophe strikes

The Municipal Posted on February 9, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

How would your community react if the power went out for days or weeks at a time? That’s the question Rhonda Mosely poses to local governments and members of the private sector in order to help them create a continuum … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged communities, energy, governments, local, MacGyver, plan, program

Pasadena EMS subscriptions ease residents’ minds

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2024 by Jennifer BartonJanuary 23, 2024
EMS

“I’ll never need an ambulance ride; why would I pay for a subscription I’ll never use?” This might be the mindset of millions of Americans, but when catastrophe strikes, ambulance service can leave a person thousands of dollars in debt. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged ems, january 2024, public safety, The Municipal

Municipalities strive to provide crucial information and resources before, during and after a hurricane

The Municipal Posted on September 26, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
hurricane

When living near the ocean, a hurricane preparedness plan is integral for a municipality to have in order to help take care of and support the residents should a natural disaster strike. Ensuring the community is informed, sharing best practices … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, hurricane, september 2022, The Municipal

Nebraska rebounds following historic flooding

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Nebraska

Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas and Iowa have dealt with massive flooding throughout spring 2019, with some areas experiencing prolonged flooding along the Missouri River well into December. Starting mid-March, the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods marked the wettest January-to-May period … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2020, highways & bridges, nebraska, Niobrara, streets, The Municipal

Preparation key for fleet management during natural disasters

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
The Thomas Fire in Ventura, Calif., was, until 2018’s fi res, the largest California wildfi re, encompassing roughly 281,000 acres and moving one acre per minute with 80 mph winds. (Photo provided)

Although it’s difficult to be completely prepared for the variety of natural disasters that might hit your community, there are things that can be done to keep your fleet on the road and able to respond. No matter where you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Fleet | Tagged Hardford, Ventura

Be prepared: How to survive an audit

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Structures along the coast of Seaside Heights, N.J., suffered damage from the winds that came with Hurricane Sandy. City officials knew to start documenting damage and expenses from the first minute the storm came so that they could be reimbursed from FEMA. The state passed a FEMA audit and Seaside Heights officials feel confident they will as well, but for now, they are still turning in requests for reimbursement. (Photo provided)

Just like it does for the Scouts, the motto “Always Be Prepared” can serve city officials well — before, during and after a disaster — so expenses can be recouped from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Unless you reside in … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management

Have a plan before the worst happens

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
October and November 2012, Hurricane Sandy resulted in $75 billion of damages within the areas it impacted. In New York alone estimated costs of the storm were $42 billion. Pictured is flooding in the Sheapsheadbay neighborhood in Brooklyn. (Shutterstock.com)

Preparedness both within the fleet shop and workers’ homes comes a long way when disasters — natural or manmade — occur, throwing all into disorder. During his presentation at the NAFA Expo and Institute in Tampa, Fla., in April, James … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

‘EMS Strong — Always in Service’ Theme for 2017 National EMS Week

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Montclair, N.J., EMT Jason Batruk — in the navy T-shirt and holding a child — is shown giving an ambulance tour to some local children during Montclair’s 2016 Walnut Street Fair. The fair is held just a couple of weeks before National EMS Week, so the ambulance service has piggybacked onto that event to do an open house and show equipment to the public. (Photo provided)

National EMS Week will be celebrated May 21-27. The theme for 2017, which the American College of Emergency Physicians hopes will carry on beyond the designated week, is “EMS Strong — Always in Service,” and it is presented by the ACEP and … Continue reading →

Posted in Firefighting & EMS

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