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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