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Revolutionary wildfires map offers real-time edge against fires

The Municipal Posted on April 24, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneAugust 2, 2023
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Communities have a new, free tool available to keep their residents safe from wildfires. The Western Fire Chiefs Association, which is based in Wilsonville, Ore., created its interactive online fire map as part of its mission to aid fire and … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2023, public safety, The Municipal, wildfires

First responders trained to manage natural gas emergencies

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
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Mark Garvin is one of those people who could easily be blown away by his job. Not necessarily because he likes it, but because he needs to follow the safety rules he is in charge of as manager of Gas … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2020, first responders, The Municipal

Farmington, N.M., ‘jolts’ its untapped natural resources

The Municipal Posted on September 23, 2019 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

It’s not often a town of 45,000 gets a social media shout out from Hollywood stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jack Black. It’s also not often a town of 45,000 people is involved in the filming of a … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, farmington, new mexico, september 2019, storm management

Texas applies lessons from Harvey toward recovery and flood mitigation planning

The Municipal Posted on September 7, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

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 →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged houston, september 2019, storm management, texas, The Municipal

Weathering life’s disasters

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

We always like to think disasters won’t happen to us, but they can and do. Local to me — but still distant enough to dull concern — the weather has been a bit more exciting this spring. A confirmed tornado … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged editor's note, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal

Building resilient citizens

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
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 →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged Walla Walla Washington

In crisis: Melding police, fire and procurement

The Municipal Posted on April 10, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Kubota stepped up in the aft ermath of Hurricane Harvey, donating $1 million in relief funds and equipment to several national and local charitable organizations. Pictured is a Kubota tractor removing debris from Hurricane Harvey. (Photo provided)

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which tracks billion-dollar disasters, “2017 was the costliest year on record for natural disasters in the United States, with a price tag of at least $306 billion.” Whether its natural disasters such … Continue reading →

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Water, water everywhere: Missouri communities continue cleanup after May flooding

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

When the rains began to pummel much of the Central U.S. in late April and early May, community leaders in Missouri knew it was no ordinary spring shower. Within days, over 12 inches of precipitation fell and tornadoes twisted across … Continue reading →

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Hennepin County Sheriff Volunteer Unit (MN) Launches Aladtec for Online Staff Scheduling and Workforce Management

The Municipal Posted on October 28, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Searching for a software system created for Public Safety, this large volunteer division’s quest was fulfilled by Aladtec. Minneapolis, MN – The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has over 100 civilian volunteers who donate their time to provide valuable public safety … Continue reading →

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Keep calm and be vigilant Helping the public remain aware of emergencies

The Municipal Posted on July 19, 2016 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Whitfield County Emergency Management Director Claude Craig, right, and his battalion chief discuss plans for a full-scale exercise held in 2015. (Photo provided)

Be prepared. The motto that scouts live by — trying to anticipate all possible scenarios and how to respond — is not only a good motto for them, but for municipalities as well. Having an emergency preparedness plan in place … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged Dumont New Jersey, Monroe Ohio, Whitfield County Georgia

Risky business Is it time to re-evaluate your risk management plan?

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2016 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
A professional risk manager’s role is to help municipal leaders recognize potential problems and develop strategies to avoid negative outcomes. said certified Risk Manager John D’Agostino Jr. (Shutterstock photo)

It’s not a question of “if” something will happen. It’s a matter of when. Municipal leaders know they have to have their proverbial ducks in a row when situations occur. That’s why having a risk management plan is critical to … Continue reading →

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