USGS Video Shows How Science is Used to Help Prepare Southern California
An earthquake is not only a geological phenomenon – it can significantly change our lives. In US Geological Survey’s new video, "The Great Southern California ShakeOut: An Earthquake Scenario Based On Science," see how science is used to help prepare communities. Click HERE>>
The Top Five Do’s and Don’ts of Emergency Communications Systems
Emergency communications are critical, but it can be tough to get the systems to work properly in real life. Do you know how to avoid some of the most common mistakes? Click HERE>>
Emergency Managers Want FEMA Out of DHS
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many top emergency managers opined that FEMA should be pulled out of DHS. Now one group is making that opinion official. Click HERE>>
Voluntary Cybersecurity Approach Not Good Enough
Is the market-based, voluntary approach to cybersecurity the Bush administration has used good enough? A new report says it’s not. Click HERE>>
Texas Launches Disaster Recovery and Renewal Commission
Is the federal government’s disaster recovery system broken? Texas Gov. Rick Perry thinks it is, which is why the state has created its own recovery agency. Click HERE>>
National Governors’ Association to Help States with Public Safety Interoperability
Nearly every state has a statewide interoperable communications governance structure, but interoperability is still an issue. Will a new pilot program help? Click HERE>>
Government Warns of "Catastrophic" US Quake
Although California is traditionally thought of as an earthquake-prone area, much of southern and Midwestern US is also at great risk of facing catastrophic earthquake damage. Click HERE>>
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