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State emergency management officials are reminding North Carolinians to stay tuned to local media and NOAA weather radios today as heavy rains and strong winds move across the state.
A powerful cold front is expected to produce some heavy showers, as well as strong and potentially damaging wind gusts. Wind advisories are already in [...]
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency has received reports of minor to major damage in nearly a dozen counties following the December 25th severe weather outbreak.
Today Director Faulkner is assessing some of the hardest hit areas to determine the needs of the communities. The National Weather Service has also deployed their teams to determine the [...]
Governor-elect Maggie Hassan and Department of Safety Commissioner John Barthelmes jointly announced today that they will name Perry Plummer, Director of the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services and former Dover Fire Chief, to serve as Acting Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to replace outgoing Director [...]
The Victorian Coalition Government has today unveiled its vision for the future of emergency management in the state.
Premier Ted Baillieu and Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Bushfire Response Peter Ryan released the Emergency Management White paper, which flags the biggest reform the sector has seen in three decades.
Mr Baillieu said [...]
Governor Lynch today announced that Christopher Pope, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be stepping down from his position in January.
Pope was appointed by Governor Lynch in August of 2006. Pope led the development of the state homeland security program and assisted Governor Lynch in coordinating state emergency operations during major incidents [...]
The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia are taking a significant step forward in increasing emergency management capacity for their communities.
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office have developed a program that will see each Mi’kmaw community with its own emergency management coordinator.
“We are proud to be taking [...]
A “Total System-Dual Track” approach to Healthcare Operational Excellence and Disaster Readiness.
As many American healthcare organizations recover from the disruptions caused by hurricane Sandy, there is an opportunity for real innovation in both healthcare operations and disaster readiness. By taking a “total system-dual track” [...]
As power was restored on Thursday to the last areas left dark by Hurricane Sandy, Governor Paul R. LePage thanked all the power crews who worked long hours to turn back on Maine’s lights.
“This restoration was accomplished in impressive fashion,” the Governor said. “It’s a tribute to not only the hard work, but the [...]
Governor Dannel P. Malloy will partially activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. to coordinate the state’s response in advance of Hurricane Sandy.
Based on the current forecast, it is anticipated that the state EOC will go to full activation on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
“Now is the time to [...]
New Brunswickers are invited to participate in a consultation process about the Department of Public Safety’s Disaster Financial Assistance program.
The provincial government may approve such a program after a catastrophic event to help property owners make essential repairs to their homes and businesses, and to replace essential items lost as a result of the [...]
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