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Municipalities strive to provide crucial information and resources before, during and after a hurricane

The Municipal Posted on September 26, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 26, 2022
hurricane

When living near the ocean, a hurricane preparedness plan is integral for a municipality to have in order to help take care of and support the residents should a natural disaster strike. Ensuring the community is informed, sharing best practices … Continue reading →

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Agencies pool resources together in times of trouble

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxSeptember 16, 2022
Agencies

In times of trouble and need, our country has often banded together to be of assistance; celebrities and ordinary people alike shoveled sand into bags and placed them at levees during flooding. Community-wide cleanup efforts occurred after tornadoes, hurricanes and … Continue reading →

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Ocala, Florida, retains Class 3 rating

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2022 by Denise FedorowSeptember 15, 2022
ocala

The city of Ocala, Fla., has retained its Class 3 Community Rating System, which is basically the ISO rating for flooding and helps those in the city receive lower flood insurance costs. But, according to Sean Lanier, city engineer and … Continue reading →

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Missouri volunteers provide rapid structural assessments following disasters

The Municipal Posted on September 13, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneSeptember 13, 2022
Missouri

When a major tornado or earthquake rips through a community, local leaders and residents need to know quickly what homes and buildings are safe for use and what structures remain a risk for collapse. The magnitude of the damage can … Continue reading →

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Rockdale, Texas, suffers surge of water main ruptures

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2022 by Julie YoungSeptember 6, 2022
rockdale

In the early morning hours of June 18, an 8-inch, cast-iron water line ruptured in front of City Hall in Rockdale, Texas. As crews worked to repair the line, two more six-inch main breaks, approximately 15 blocks from the original, … Continue reading →

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Global Environmental strives to deliver robust sweepers even in challenging times

The Municipal Posted on September 1, 2022 by Sarah WrightSeptember 1, 2022
global environmental

The past three years can only be described as challenging for vendors and companies across various sectors as they navigate shortages in parts and labor caused by a global pandemic. Often, municipalities feel the ripple effect of these shortages with … Continue reading →

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Preparation and communication key to handling oil spill crisis in Huntington Beach

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2022 by Denise FedorowMarch 9, 2022
oil spill

Some might think luck played into the quick response to the oil spill at Huntington Beach, Calif., in October, but despite a couple of providential circumstances, Public Information Officer Jennifer Carey said preparation and established relationships were key. The spill … Continue reading →

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Teamwork propels Nampa, Idaho forward

The Municipal Posted on September 27, 2021 by Jude StriebySeptember 28, 2021
nampa

Cells in the body need to exhibit partnership in order for the body to exist and thrive. A parallel could be drawn between this example and a city in Idaho that has garnered attention for similar reasons. Sitting 22 miles … Continue reading →

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Public Works rebuilds after fire

The Municipal Posted on September 25, 2021 by Julie YoungSeptember 24, 2021
public works

On Oct.11, 2020, Greensburg, Pa., fire chief Thomas Ball responded to a late-night alarm coming from the community’s public works building on South Urania Avenue. As he drove the three-and-a-half minutes to the garage, Bell wasn’t overly concerned. He expected … Continue reading →

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Grandview uses 3D models to map flooding

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2021 by Deborah GerbersSeptember 16, 2021
flooding

Grandview, Mo., is a first-ring suburb just south of Kansas City, with a population of about 25,000. The city has implemented the use of three-dimensional printing to create models of flooded areas following a series of flooding events in 2017. … Continue reading →

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River city renovates shoreline for safety, commerce

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2021 by Dani MessickSeptember 8, 2021
Troy, New York

A city in New York is hoping recent renovations to its seawall will benefit the local economy in conjunction with other marine-related projects. In 2011, Hurricane Irene devastated the coastline of the Hudson River, specifically in Troy, a historic city … Continue reading →

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