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Category Archives: Emergency Managment

Severe weather shelters support homeless population

The Municipal Posted on March 29, 2025 by Danielle LundFebruary 25, 2025
A sign alerts to the presence of a winter shelter, while also noting a referral is required. It also provides a number for those needing support. (Photo provided by Vancouver, Wash.)

The city of Vancouver, Wash., is increasing efforts to provide shelter and resources for its unhoused population, especially during the unforgiving winter months. Through a partnership with Outsiders Inn, a local organization dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness, it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Managment | Tagged emergency, Emergency Management, March 2025, The Municipal

Crisis-moment volunteer management

The Municipal Posted on June 23, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandJune 22, 2015
Lake County, Fla., emergency management officials had planned and practiced for a volunteer reception center, so after a tornado hit volunteer management happened in an organized fashion.

Following a major disaster, volunteers arrive on the scene, ready to lend a hand. For the most part, communities in crisis mode find volunteer help invaluable; however, if not managed properly, even good volunteers can become a liability. Kevin Peters … Continue reading →

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Should your community establish a BEMOC or BEOC?

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2015 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
establish-your-BEMOC

When it comes to preparing for, responding to and recovering from an emergency situation, proper communication between the public and private sector is the key to keeping infrastructure up and running. Across the nation, big cities and smaller municipalities have … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Managment | Tagged BEMOC, BEOC, FEMA

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