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Collier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos.
Flash floods like the one that swept down the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4, 2025, can be highly unpredictable. While ...
State Rep. Joe Moody represents El Paso in the Legislature. He co-authored House Bill 13, which would have created a grant ...
An emergency communications plan is an essential part of your business continuity plan. The recent wildfires in California, and the resulting precautionary power outages are a clear demonstration ...
The current public safety communications system is analogous to an old roadway with sunken grades, no signage and dead-ends…that’s about to change with NG911 and FirstNet.
It's the middle of severe weather season in Ohio, meaning more storms are likely still to come. Here's how the state will let ...
“Emergency communications is a gateway into amateur radio, and many join our ranks through an interest in being better prepared themselves and as a way to serve their community. ...
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Emergency communications planning doesn’t begin and end as the school year gets underway. Answering these four questions will go a long way in determining if your strategy is in need of a refresh.
Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill in the regular legislative session that would have improved local governments’ ...
A poll conducted by RCSD since June 23 showed that about 55% of respondents support the ban. The primary concern among ...
Following anonymous complaints from employees, the council has initiated an investigation into the Davidson County Department of Emergency Communications.