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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset

American City & Country

But disaster response is a coordinated effort, which means it requires buy-in from everyone who might be affected. The power of risk management Risk management can be defined as a series of coordinated activities to direct and control an organization/its community during a potential risk.

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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

These EDDs facilitate Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) and coordinate regional efforts to promote prosperity through job creation and private investment. Currently, two EDA University Centers operate in North Carolina: one at Fayetteville State University and another at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

As they consider where to allocate these funds, public infrastructure owners, especially Department of Transportation (DOT) and public works agencies, have to assess the condition of their assets, determine what to prioritize while rebuilding, and identify what needs maintenance.

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How Google Cloud is helping U.S public sector agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Google Public Sector

Using a Google Maps interface, residents and visitors can subscribe to a targeted area, like their neighborhoods or workplaces, and define what public works and event information they’d like to receive (and at what frequency). ChiStreetWork is more user-friendly and coordinates all events and work projects.

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Another lost opportunity in parks planning: Joint Management Plan for Cromwell Valley Park; Lock Raven Reservoir; and the Northern Central Trail in Baltimore County

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Loch Raven Reservoir isn't a park per se, it's part of the regional water system, and owned and operated by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Cromwell Valley Park is a Baltimore County park. You could even get York County involved, since the NCR trail continues from the state border to Downtown York City.)

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How city managers can support the mental health of residents & employees

zencity

You have staff who cannot work remotely: your police officers, firefighters and paramedics, your public works crews, your bus drivers, water and wastewater plant operators, and more. This can be done in a social media campaign, in partnership with local news channels, and in coordination with community organizations.