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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