There’s no denying that incidents of train derailments containing hazardous materials have increased. The distinction to note, however, is between derailments of hazardous material and other derailments. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, there are on average three train … Continue reading →
On the surface, it appears to be routine. A family member panics as their loved one struggles to breathe or slips into a state of unconsciousness. He or she does the first thing that comes to mind in an emergency … Continue reading →
Most modern-day communities were founded by individuals and were named after their founder. Davidson, N.C., follows about half that tradition. The lakeside town of 11,750 was named after its founder, Davidson College, which was named after Brigadier General William Lee … Continue reading →
The relationship between Avon, Ohio, and some super-sticky tape is one that just won’t let go. The city has knighted itself with one of the nation’s most down-to-earth acclamations of purported global fame: “The Duck Tape Capital of the World.” … Continue reading →
Walter William Law, 1837–1924, a 23-year-old carpet dealer from Kidderminster, England, arrived in New York with a dream, a sense of adventure and enough money to last him two weeks. By the end of his 64-year stay in America, he … Continue reading →
“Our Fleet Services Department falls under our Sustainability Division within the public works department,” said Carlos Berriz, fleet program manager with the city of Fort Lauderdale since 2012. “That puts the environment in the forefront of the way we do … Continue reading →
Budget time can resemble a Sisyphean task. According to Katherine Vigneau, CAFM, director of professional development for NAFA, “Budget time for fleet managers is a time of opportunity, but also a frustrating exercise of trying to articulate what the organization … Continue reading →
The March edition of The Municipal is one in which we pay special attention to issues of fleet service and management. But in late January, as I tapped out a few relevant thoughts, states on and near the eastern seaboard … Continue reading →
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 →
Most city festivals run for a day or a weekend. A few stretch out longer, occasionally a week or more. But St. Augustine, Fla., the nation’s oldest city, may well have the longest holiday celebration in the United States. The … Continue reading →
December 17, 2015 – Charleston, SC – Imagine what additional tasks or projects supervisors could accomplish if they were to save over 800 hours of time a year…that’s the equivalent of 20 work weeks. The Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center … Continue reading →
