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Building codes are a crucial element of disaster recovery

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Washington, D.C. ­– Modern, regularly updated building codes are the key to preparing for and recovering quickly from a disaster. Studies consistently show that the adoption and implementation of current building codes is one of the nation’s strongest defenses against … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged press release

Lee County handles fishy situation

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
In August, workers travelled Fort Myers Beach in Lee County, Fla., using golf carts to clean up dead fi sh that washed up due to the toxic red tide. Workers wore surgical masks while performing the task. (Jillian Cain Photography/ Shutterstock.com)

This summer, tons and tons of dead fi sh and other species of sea life piled up on a portion of Florida’s west coast. This included a 400-pound goliath grouper the size of a small motor vehicle, small bait fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

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

Why ‘Horse Town USA’ is among the best places to live

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Horses are big business in Wellington, Fla., providing a boost to the local economy. Pictured are two riders enjoying the village’s Environmental Preserve Horse Trail. (Photo provided)

Great weather, location and a high density of amenities and resources for all ages make the village of Wellington, Fla., an attractive spot for young families and seniors alike. Wellington is west of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Wellington Florida

Improving communications: Technology upgrades allow agencies to connect

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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 →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged Ink Free News, Kosciusko County

Connecting readers with ideas and innovative products, coast to coast

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
The Municipal, coast to coast

Starting with this issue, The Municipal is reaching a bit farther, expanding from 18 states to the entire contiguous United States. In the past, we’ve always been willing to step outside our borders to bring our readers new, innovative ideas, … Continue reading →

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Worley Joins Felling Trailers as Southeastern Regional Sales Manager

The Municipal Posted on August 21, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Jason.Worley Felling Trailers

(SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTA, August 20, 2018) – Felling Trailers Inc., a national leader in industrial and commercial trailers has hired Jason Worley as the new regional sales manager for the southeast, effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible … Continue reading →

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From sanitation to fishing, Bryant balances work and play

The Municipal Posted on August 16, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Delbert Bryant poses with one of Greenville’s sanitation trucks, which was part of Greenville’s student art contest. (Photo provided)

If there’s one thing Greenville, N.C., Sanitation Engineer Delbert Bryant can do knowledgeably, it is talk trash. While he initially wanted be a teacher and an animal/crop farmer simultaneously as a child, Bryant ultimately pursued a lifelong career in sanitation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile

Gray water issues become black and white

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is Naples’ ASR well No. 1 at the wastewater treatment plant. The purple arrows on the pipes indicate that gray water is being transmitted through the line. (Photo provided)

Droughts, wildfires and hurricanes — whether you “believe” in global warming or not — these climatic events seem to be increasing in severity, and they are having an effect on freshwater resources. The term “gray water” brings to mind dingy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling, Wastewater Management | Tagged Davis, Gray Water, Naples, Spring Hill

International Baler Introduces First “European Style” Auto-Tie Made in the USA

The Municipal Posted on August 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

International Baler Corp. (IBC) has begun production of their new ATX Auto-Tie baler series, a high-volume, “European style” baler for MRF and MSW applications. IBC is the first manufacturer to offer this class of machine in the USA. Built entirely … Continue reading →

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Summertime music festival emphasize security

The Municipal Posted on June 20, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

Ah, summertime. Schools are out, and there are events galore, including a host of live music festivals in small towns and cities. We’re looking at the economic impact of such melodic festivals in small towns and cities in addition to … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged parks & environmental services, water & energy

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