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Help Part I: Handling resources during recovery

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

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 →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged indiana, napanee, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal

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

Procurement sits in driver seat for sustainability

The Municipal Posted on August 30, 2019 by Guest ColumnistAugust 2, 2023

Sustainable procurement or “green purchasing” is an initiative that is often driven — and achieved — through municipal purchasing decisions. From buying products made of recycled materials or weighing the energy efficiency of an appliance, to contracting firms with socially … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged auction, august 2019, California, The Municipal, waste & recycling

What municipal managers really should know about 5G

The Municipal Posted on July 30, 2019 by David MaxonAugust 2, 2023

There is a mountain of misinformation circulating about fifth-generation wireless technology, or 5G. You may have heard the scary things people pick up on the internet. Some of that surfaced in The Municipal‘s December 2018 guest column, “What municipal managers … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged guest column, july 2019, public works, The Municipal

Yonkers PD utilizes neighborhood social platform

The Municipal Posted on July 19, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

As social media continues to be more prevalent in society, municipalities are finding new ways to utilize it to engage with the public.           Most people are familiar with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram but Next Door is a social media … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged july 2019, new york, police, public safety, The Municipal, yonkers

Taylorsville’s 20/20 Vision

The Municipal Posted on May 17, 2019 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

As the mayor of Taylorsville, Utah, Kristie Overson said one of her highest priorities is to plan for the community’s future by building on the successes and lessons of the past. That’s why she met with the city council, city … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2019, taylorsville, utah

Beyond run, hide, fight: The next steps in preparedness

The Municipal Posted on April 21, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Instructors who are trained in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, or TECC, teach the basic concepts of “Stop the Bleed.” This includes the use of tourniquets and occlusive dressings. (Photo provided)

By Tom Polera, Emergency Manager and Chief Fire Marshal, Falls Church, Va. The city of Falls Church, Va., Office of Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness, has developed a program called “The First 12 Minutes.” This is an innovative community active … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged CPTED, stop the bleed, TECC

Battle of the Badges fights the good fight

The Municipal Posted on April 17, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
The winners of the 2019 hockey Battle of the Badges in Jackson County, Mich., were the Michigan State Police officers. (Photo provided)

There are the customary ways to make money — car washes, mowing lawns, babysitting, bake sales, et al. — and then there are the fun ways of bringing the whole community together and raising funds for a worthy cause — … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged Battle of the Badges

Out of the box thinking for police recruitment

The Municipal Posted on April 13, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

There’s a favorite saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Municipal police departments across the nation thankfully don’t fall into that category as they’ve been coming up with … Continue reading →

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Putting the boot on the other foot

The Municipal Posted on April 9, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
According to Roy Todd, value can be lost in tradition. While there’s hope that Fire Ops 101 will become a tradition in West Jordan, the true meaning behind the training won’t be lost. (Photo provided)

Fire departments are taking matters into their own hands by inviting city leaders and officials to experience a taste of what they go through in their line of work. In demonstrating their duties, firefighters have the opportunity to expose leaders … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged Roy Todd, West Jordan Fire Dept

Santa Fe uses bond to undertake infrastructure projects

The Municipal Posted on March 26, 2019 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Santa Fe is using its $20 million GRT Bond to address a backlog of road and facility repairs. Pictured is Santa Fe’s Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. (Shutterstock.com)

Crumbling infrastructure is a weighty problem many U.S. cities face. Yet with reduced funding, some cities are scrambling to pay for necessary repairs and upgrades through alternative means. Santa Fe, N.M., is among them and it is looking to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged GRT Bond, Regina Wheeler, Santa Fe

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