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Emergency management lessons learned from New Zealand

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
The New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence is roughly the equivalent of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Amanda Millirons, assistant director of public works in Palm Bay, Fla., met with officials from the agency in June to discuss the role of public works personnel as first responders. (Photo provided)

A strong volunteer network, government support and a commitment to asset management are bringing the Canterbury region of New Zealand back from the extensive destruction it suffered three years ago. That’s what Amanda Millirons discovered when the Florida public works … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged emergency, management, new zealand, public works

The roles of intuition, history and technology in emergency preparedness

The Municipal Posted on April 5, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Expect the unexpected. That’s the mantra of emergency planners and responders. It’s one of the guiding principles of their professions. Sometimes, though, we get a clue about what might be in the pipeline from incidents that can guide us in … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged cities, city, emergency, far, flooding, norwich, technology

Woodbury’s water treatment initiative tackles PFAS for safer drinking water

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoMay 22, 2025
No1: The ultimate goal for the permanent Woodbury Water Treatment Plant is to provide water that meets current and future standards. (Photo provided by Woodbury, Minn.)

The city of Woodbury, Minn., is taking decisive action to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its drinking water through an innovative water treatment project. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are commonly found in various household and industrial products. … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Rapid City’s Vision Fund: Looking Ahead to Transformational Investments

The Municipal Posted on June 17, 2025 by Danielle LundMay 22, 2025

After a week packed with presentations, public discussions and on-site evaluations, Rapid City’s Vision Fund Citizen Committee has concluded its public hearing process for the 2025-2029 Vision Fund cycle. Over the course of four days, 29 project applicants, ranging from … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged June 2025, municipal management, The Municipal, water & energy

Why Tableted Chlorine is Ideal for Remote Booster Stations and Wells

The Municipal Posted on June 1, 2025 by The MunicipalMay 22, 2025

Analyzing municipal chlorination alternatives for efficacy, safety and simplicity By J. Gary Miller, Senior Account Executive, Westlake Water Solutions Municipalities are discovering tableted chlorination at remote well sites, booster stations and elevated storage tanks as a solution for maintaining proper … Continue reading →

Posted in Cover Story, Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged features, From the Cover, June 2025, on the cover, The Municipal, water & energy, Westlake

Ray-Tech Infrared: Municipalities turn up the heat

The Municipal Posted on May 24, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
The 2 Ton Combo is an all-in-one repair model with an asphalt hot box and an infrared asphalt heater

By Wes Van Velsor | Vice President of Ray-Tech Infrared The cost of maintaining asphalt roadways is continuously climbing and we are seeing more municipalities opt to purchase infrared heaters to do their own repairs. Most of these organizations traditionally … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

New public works building brings operations under one roof

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonApril 23, 2025
No4: The shine on the floor is no accident of being new. Employees have scheduled a Friday cleanup and mopping to keep the new building in tip-top shape. (Photo provided by Baldwin, Ga.)

What started as a pencil drawing on a sheet of copier paper nine years ago is now a completed public works building in the heart of Baldwin, Ga. The Junior Robinson Public Works Building opened last fall to serve the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

National Public Works Week 2025

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
Capturing the spirit of the small, specialist shops of yesteryear, where a warm welcome and honest work ethic were the order of the day, Jones and Co. is a family-run studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. There, everyone plays a part — Dylan illustrates, his wife, Heike, takes care of production, and their kids, Anna-Rose and Sophie-Mae, provide inspiration as they relish the simple joys of childhood. It’s in this environment, between the ebb and flow of everyday family life that Jones and Co. creates and craft their passion — character design, editorial and all forms of vector illustration.

The American Public Works Association announced the theme “People, Purpose, Presence” for the 2025 National Public Works Week, May 18-24. Public works contributes to advancing and enhancing everyone’s quality of life, no matter where they live in the world. Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, public works, The Municipal

Live-in volunteers help Berkeley Hills Fire Department improve response times

The Municipal Posted on May 12, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No3: Berkeley Hills Fire Company congratulated live-in firefighter/EMT Ronald Hampton, center, on the completion of his probationary period in December 2024. (Photo provided by Berkeley Hills Fire Company)

Strolling by any firehouse on an average weekday, firefighters working on vehicles, conducting routine maintenance on equipment and preparing for the next call can be seen. Firefighters, by necessity, occupy the time between calls of service with routine chores, planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel: Teaching fire safety through weekly walkabouts

The Municipal Posted on April 16, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The city of Lynchburg, Va., previously had a program called After the Fire, which entailed walking the neighborfood after a fire occurred, talking with residents about the importance of fire safety and installing free fire alarms where needed. With the help of an intern, Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel and the department came up with a new program called Weekly Walkabout, walking a neighborhood and talking with residents before a fire occurs. (Photo provided by the city of Lynchburg, Va.)

Years ago, the city of Lynchburg, Va., started a program called “After the Fire.” If there was a fire in a neighborhood, particularly if someone was injured or killed, the fire department would canvas the neighborhood, speak to all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged April 2025, personality profile, public safety, The Municipal

Minnesota police department program builds officer candidate pipeline

The Municipal Posted on April 12, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoMarch 27, 2025
The department has ample opportunities for officer’s growth, including field training officer; firearms and use of force instructor; investigations; drug task force investigator; school resource officer; community engagement officer; SWAT operator; mobile field force operator; and patrol/investigative sergeant. (Photo provided by Robbinsdale Police Department)

It’s no secret that police departments around the country face a pressing challenge — how to recruit and retain the right people for one of the most demanding professions. A nationwide drop in law enforcement applications has left many agencies … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal

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