House Approves Bill to Cut FEMA Red Tape and Speed Up Disaster Recovery
The House of Representatives today unanimously approved a bipartisan bill to cut red tape and reduce costs in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs. The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2012 (H.R. 2903), introduced in the House by U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA), streamlines FEMA programs to help communities recover from disasters more quickly and cost-effectively. [...]
Read More →San Diego Launches Alerting Program for the Whole Community
A big challenge for public safety officials is getting emergency alerts to citizens who may not understand traditional notifications. To reach individuals who are blind, deaf or don’t speak English, the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES) now offers alternative forms of alert messages. A free, opt-in service called Accessible AlertSanDiego sends notifications [...]
Read More →DHS-funded video advises how to survive shooting attack
Following the Aurora, Colo., movie theater massacre that left the nation in horror, the city of Houston has released a Department of Homeland Security-funded video showing what to do in the event of a shooting. “We hope our residents are never confronted with such an event, but we want to prepare them with some important [...]
Read More →Conversations with FEMA: Craig Fugate
Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator, discusses steps you can take now to be prepared for hurricane season. For more hurricane preparedness tips, visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes.
Read More →Into the Fire with LAFD Command Teams
The LAFD uses command teams, made up of a Battalion or Division Commander and a Staff Assistant. Together, they manage the scene of any significant incident. A major emergency will see multiple teams in place. Few people seem to understand the value and importance of command teams, we we’ve created a short video about them. [...]
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