Top Stories of 2009, Los Angeles Braces for a Multitude of Disasters

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Emergency Management | Follow Us on Twitter How are smart agencies spending their tax dollars? The Digital Communities Reference and Resouce Library has whitepapers and case studies to help you plan, consolidate and collaborate. See how other agencies are using effective strategies for improving efficiency and service while lowering costs. Download The Papers For Free! Tuesday, December 29, 2009 News and Features Los Angeles Braces for a Multitude of Potential Disasters James Featherstone, general manager of the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department, discusses the city’s disaster preparedness. New 911 Dispatch System in Missouri Cuts Call Times With a new computer-aided dispatch system, Missouri's Polk County Emergency 911 Center gains access to critical information and boosts efficiency of emergency responders. Text-a-Tip Programs Promote Campus, Public Safety The University of Southern California’s text message tip program guarantees user anonymity while promoting campus safety. White House Appoints Howard Schmidt as First Cyber-Security Coordinator Chief information security officers and technology leaders celebrate President Obama's selection of government and industry veteran Howard Schmidt. Most Popular Long-Term Recovery Needs Coordination, Deserves More Attention Emergency management experts say long-term recovery gets too little attention, but should be a critical component of prevention. Real ID Act Postponed by Department of Homeland Security Forty-six of 56 states and territories not ready for Dec. 31 deadline. States Scored on Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities Arkansas, Delaware and New York among top-ranking states; Montana has the lowest score, according to nonprofit’s report. Top Stories of 2009 ‘Third Wave’ of H1N1 due but Number of Deaths is Lower Than Predicted DHS' chief medical officer addresses H1N1 and why the vaccination is taking so long to deploy. New 911 Standard Attracts More Local Interest Interest grows in a new 911 technology standard designed to remove manual phone calls from alarm companies to 911 centers. DHS Releases Grant Guidance for 2010 Grant application guidance kits have been issued for 13 DHS grant programs totaling more than $2.7 billion. New Emergency Management Jobs (Opinion) Highly educated professionals entering the emergency management field. Boston Launches Online Tools to Create Family Preparedness Plans Boston’s Family Preparedness Planner and Shelter Finder tools provide an interactive way for residents to prepare for emergencies. 911 Systems Upgrade to Accept Text Messages and Video IP-based networks help call centers move beyond voice communications. Hackers Unite in the Name of Disaster Preparedness Random Hacks of Kindness attracts disaster relief experts and software engineers to innovate technology solutions. How Atlanta Took Collaboration to the Next Level With Evacuation Plan Regional evacuation plan guides elected officials, emergency managers and others during a crisis. California Bracing for Mutating H1N1 Virus The state’s officials say their supply chain needs to be upgraded to effectively combat the H1N1 flu pandemic. H1N1 Outbreak Causes Universities to Re-Examine Pandemic Flu Plans The H1N1 virus caused the University of California, Davis to re-examine its plans for pandemic influenza. Latest Blog Posts The Attempted Terror Bombing of Northwest Flight 253 on Christmas Day Top 10 Developments in Alerts & Notifications in 2009 Another State Announces Statewide Notification Program Need Help Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Employees? Merry Christmas--and a look back More People = More Vulnerability FEMA Regions are... Terrorist and Criminal Attacks: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention Emergency Management Magazine Emergency Management is the award-winning, all-hazards publication of record for emergency management, public safety and homeland security stakeholders charged to protect our communities, critical infrastructure and the security of our nation.     Subscribe    View Digital Issue (PDF) Upcoming Events IJIS Institute Winter 2010 Industry Briefing National Evacuation Conference 2010 2010 National Hurricane Conference 4th Annual HAZUS Conference

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Real ID Act Postponed, Virginia Tech Shootings Redefine Cautious Communications

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Government Technology | Follow Us on Twitter Finding technology to meet your needs can be difficult. It's a good thing we enjoy a challenge. Visit the21stcenturycommunity.com. today and learn more about how technology and CDW-G are meeting your challenges head on. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 News and Features Real ID Act Postponed by Department of Homeland Security Forty-six of 56 states and territories not ready for Dec. 31 deadline. Virginia Tech Shootings Redefine Cautious Communications Releasing information as quickly as possible is the new version of erring on the side of caution. Commercial Mobile Alerting System Moves Forward When complete, the system will provide geographically targeted emergency alerts to cell phone users.  Federal Transportation ID Program Lacks Disaster Recovery Plan, Report Says A power outage at a Transportation Worker Identification Credential processing facility may require up to 410,000 cards to be replaced. LEDs Save Energy, but Have Winter-Weather Drawback Cities nationwide have been using light-emitting diode bulbs in traffic lights to save money, but their low-heat output means snow and ice can stick to the lights. Nixle CEO Craig Mitnick Talks About His Twitter Alternative Public safety agencies have flocked quickly to the short messaging service because of its security. "T-rays" May Make X-rays Obsolete For Law Enforcement Uses “T-rays” may make X-rays obsolete as a means of detecting bombs on terrorists or illegal drugs on traffickers, among other uses.  Most Popular DHS Releases Grant Guidance for 2010 Grant application guidance kits have been issued for 13 DHS grant programs totaling more than $2.7 billion. New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Xbox, PlayStation, Wii Online Networks The state’s free, subscription-based emergency alert system could expand to online gamers in 2010. Latest Blog Posts Data Mining a Work in Progress Why People Make Big PR Blunders--the Top Ten List  Using Phone Trees and Runners as Emergency Notification Tools After Action Reports -- For the Record  Leveraging Technology for the Future Was the Fort Hood Massacre Preventable? Emergency Management magazine provides technology news and solutions to the local government authorities that help protect our communities. Get FREE Subscription View Current Issue Upcoming Events IJIS Institute Winter 2010 Industry Briefing January 07, 2010 - Washington, DC District of Columbia The George Washington University DC Campus  National Evacuation Conference 2010 February 03, 2010 - New Orleans LA JW Marriott Hotel  2010 National Hurricane Conference March 29, 2010 - Orlando FL Hilton Orlando  4th Annual HAZUS Conference August 23, 2010 - Indianapolis IN Indiana Government Center - South Building Government Jobs Browse hundreds of public sector career opportunities in GovTech's new jobs section. Popular job searches: government IT, public safety, GIS, transportation, CIO, security, and health.

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Iowa CIO Resigns, White House Appoints Cyber-Security Coordinator and other news...

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Government Technology | Follow Us on Twitter Sap Business Objects, in cooperation with the Center for Digital Government, has released a NEW White Paper! Performance Matters: Toward Transparent, Accountable and Effective Delivery of Public Services. Download Now Wednesday, December 23, 2009 News and Features White House Appoints Howard Schmidt as First Cyber-Security Coordinator - Dec 22, 2009 Chief information security officers and technology leaders celebrate President Obama's selection of government and industry veteran Howard Schmidt. Iowa CIO John Gillispie Resigns - Dec 22, 2009 John Gillispie says decision to leave unrelated to proposed IT consolidation. Microsoft Loses Appeal, Can No Longer Sell Word - Dec 22, 2009 Federal appeals court upholds patent infringement ruling; Microsoft says it will update product to remove at-odds feature. Most Popular Site Reveals Salaries of Kentucky's Louisville City and Jefferson County Employees - Dec 21, 2009 Web tool on Louisville, Ky., portal lets citizens search employee salaries and other municipal spending details. Real ID Act Postponed by Department of Homeland Security - Dec 18, 2009 Forty-six of 56 states and territories not ready for Dec. 31 deadline. Blog Securing GovSpace By Mark Weatherford Howard Schmidt gets the nod from President Obama Video The Great Wind Rush Pt.2 Chad Vander Veen's report on the Judith Gap Wind Farm in Montana. Government Jobs Browse hundreds of public sector career opportunities in GovTech's new jobs section. Popular job searches: government IT, public safety, GIS, transportation, CIO, security, and health. Upcoming Events GTC Southwest: The Texas Digital Government Summit Feb 17-Feb 18, 2010 Government Technology Magazine Government Technology magazine provides information technology (IT) case studies, applications, news and best practices for state, city and county government. Get FREE Subscription View Current Issue

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