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Category Archives: Storm Management

Help Part II: Weathering the worst and stepping toward recovery

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2019 by Denise FedorowOctober 25, 2019

Dardanelle, Ark., is a historic city that lies on the banks of the Arkansas River and this year added to its history when a flood of historic proportions overcame the city  at the end of May.           Mayor Jimmy Witt … 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 →

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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 →

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Help Part I: Handling resources during recovery

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2019 by Denise FedorowSeptember 12, 2019

When disaster hits a community and an SOS call goes out, generally the problem is not a lack of response but rather an overwhelming response of volunteers and donations. For mayors and other city officials trying to put their communities … Continue reading →

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Texas applies lessons from Harvey toward recovery and flood mitigation planning

The Municipal Posted on September 7, 2019 by Barb SieminskiSeptember 6, 2019

In August 2017 a catastrophic Hurricane Harvey left his calling card with the good people of Houston and southeast Texas who hadn’t invited him in the first place.           The Category 4 high winds — 130 mph — and a … Continue reading →

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Building resilient citizens

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2018 by Andrew MentockSeptember 24, 2018
Situated in the Cascadia Subduction Zone, Walla Walla, Wash., has made plenty of preparations should the “big one” occur. These have included encouraging residents to become resilient and build relationships with their neighbors. (Shutterstock.com)

Over the years, natural disasters have impacted many areas of the United States: from hurricanes flooding parts of Texas and Florida to wildfires burning up the West Coast. In response to these and other disasters, government bodies have worked to … Continue reading →

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Be prepared: How to survive an audit

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2018 by Denise FedorowSeptember 19, 2018
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 →

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Communities navigate storm shelter needs

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2018 by Catey TraylorSeptember 17, 2018

When faced with severe weather, a checklist of to-dos starts to form: make sure the animals are safe, locate supplies in case the power goes out, fill jugs of water and maybe even head to the basement or lowest level … Continue reading →

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Myrtle Beach banishes flooding with deepwater ocean outfalls

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2018 by Andrew MentockSeptember 11, 2018
Hidden beneath Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s, shore and the ocean are four deepwater ocean outfalls that are designed to reduce flooding in the city by diverting water back into the ocean. (Shutterstock.com)

Floods and rising sea levels have been an increasingly difficult issue throughout much of the world. Already in 2018, several cities have experienced floods so bad that they were considered 50-year, 100-year and 500-year floods. “Those seem to come more … Continue reading →

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Improving communications: Technology upgrades allow agencies to connect

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2018 by Julie YoungSeptember 4, 2018
Kosciusko County, Ind., underwent an intensive hazardous material drill in 2017. During the drill, it was determined that communications were a weak point that could hinder responses during the real event. Pictured, emergency responders with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory in Kosciusko County evaluate a truck after it was struck by a moving train in July. (Photo by Maggie Kenworthy/Ink Free News)

No matter when disaster strikes or where an emergency occurs, the ability to deliver vital information to those who need it can be a matter of life or death. While municipalities have worked tirelessly to create multimedia platforms in order … Continue reading →

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