Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 15, 2022

Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. Thankfully, the growing number of communities affected by server storms and other natural disasters are not alone. What does the future of disaster response look like?

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Disaster Zone blog

JULY 17, 2023

It is up to each state to decide if, when and how.

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GCN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

California uses playbooks and multi-stakeholder exercises to prepare for cyberattacks, focusing on making its response “agile.”.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Through a CDC-funded grant, Van Nostrand created the Emergency Law Inventory (ELI) , a tool for volunteers engaged in disaster response to navigate responder laws across the United States. She received the National Partner Award from the Medical Reserve Corps (U.S.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 15, 2025

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas highlight the urgent need for cities to implement comprehensive strategies for wildfire mitigation, response and recovery.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the aftermath of severe storms, communities grapple with widespread damage and daunting disaster response communication challenges. Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. What does the future of disaster response look like?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 11, 2024

American Red Cross chief innovation officer Sajit Joseph discusses the opportunity in bringing innovation, AI, and digital transformation to the work of disaster response and blood banking.

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GCN

MAY 10, 2023

ALERTCalifornia’s network will provide actionable natural disaster data for public safety agencies and researchers responding to wildfires, floods, landslides and other climate-driven events.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

To learn more about how AWS helps respond to hurricanes and other global events, read our Hurricane Tech Series blog or check out the AWS Disaster Response page for more information.

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Disaster Zone blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Twilight Zone and kabuki theater disaster response.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Plus, learn more about getting support from AWS Public Safety and Disaster Response Competency Partners and the Justice and Public Safety Solutions in AWS Marketplace , trusted technology providers, and consulting experts that offer law enforcement, emergency services, and criminal justice agencies a wide variety of cloud-based solutions.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

But disaster response is a coordinated effort, which means it requires buy-in from everyone who might be affected. We attend public events and meetings as a way of both educating folks on the ins and outs of disaster response and making ourselves available to answer pressing questions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Plus, learn more about getting support from AWS Public Safety and Disaster Response Competency Partners and the justice and public safety solutions in AWS Marketplace , trusted technology providers, and consulting experts that offer law enforcement, emergency services, and criminal justice agencies a wide variety of cloud-based solutions.

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GCN

MARCH 6, 2023

Conducting a disaster response training program can be costly and time-consuming, but a virtual reality simulation can train multiple employees at once and provide performance assessments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

Continued investment into community AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, and we believe that cloud-powered technology can drive positive change by addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges, particularly around environmental equity, disaster response, health equity, and education and skills training.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this podcast Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security shares what he knows about how the national disaster response system functions. The roles and responsibilities of local, state and the federal government.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In that vein, a public/private partnership in Orlando has developed a digital twin of the region that can be used to test new transit routes, plan for the effects of climate change or improve disaster response and recovery plans.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Don’t miss the fully upfitted AWS Disaster Response “rolling lab”—a purpose-built Jeep 4xe Wrangler parked at the L Street Bridge.

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Google Public Sector

JULY 17, 2024

The Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance enables a wide array of use cases for organizations with stringent security requirements, including: Disaster response : In the aftermath of a disaster, timely and accurate information is crucial for coordinating relief efforts and saving lives.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Natural disasters are devastating, often resulting in loss of life and massive property damage. This is a guest post by Tommy Alderman, partner at TailorBuilt Solutions, LLC.

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GCN

JUNE 21, 2023

COMMENTARY | Two disaster response experts mapped thousands of FEMA buyouts and found distance and race play a role.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Earthquake prediction technology is still a farfetched idea that, if ever realized, may even complicate disaster response plans.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Citizens expect governments to continue to operate despite floods or heat waves endangering data centers, malicious actions taken against IT infrastructure, or power grid failures.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 24, 2024

For public safety agencies, secure collaboration and situational awareness are essential to preparedness and response. First responders need secure, uninterrupted communication to help them get oriented quickly and support complex coordination efforts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Also scope out the AWS Disaster Response Rolling Lab at the Caesars Forum Plaza. Be sure to pick up the official re:Invent SWAG in person, check out the Public Sector Pavilion in the Expo to meet AWS Partners and experts, and join bootcamps to deepen your confidence with AWS services and prep for AWS Certification.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 23, 2024

The emergency management community and average citizens are always interested in the disaster response aspect of a catastrophe. That interest fades dramatically as a disaster transitions to the recovery phase. That interest fades dramatically as a disaster transitions to the recovery phase.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Mike Byrne, the podcast guest has been at the center of emergency management and homeland security for decades, both in responding and recovering from major disasters while holding senior positions responsible for orchestrating assistance from a government and private sector perspective.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A changing climate is impacting the risks facing American properties, communities, and businesses as perils like flood, fire, heat, and drought become more common and more severe.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Drones are becoming a critical piece of technology for any disaster response or emergency management function, however you cannot simply go out and just start flying a drone if you are a business. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

These can be search and rescue missions, evidence processing of crime scenes or any other disaster response where first responders are present. These can be search and rescue missions, evidence processing of crime scenes or any other disaster response where first responders are present.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

K12 and primary schools across the US have experienced increased cyber threats in recent years, with cyberattacks jumping from 400 to 1,300 over a three-year period. As a result, sensitive information—including personal family issues, behavioral data, and financial information—was stolen by hackers and disclosed.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 14, 2022

I was impressed with the ability of the software to capture all the documentation that is needed. This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 29, 2023

Prior to this role, Chris specialized in traditional mass care operations with both the State of Idaho and the American Red Cross, serving in leadership positions on multiple national level disaster response operations. Additionally, Chris continues to serve his country as a senior enlisted advisor in the United States Army Reserve.

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GovLoop

JUNE 19, 2023

EJI and similar resources can help agencies with disaster response and guide them during normal operations when they’re designing future projects, evaluating risks or speaking with a community.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Osborne’s focus is integrating the latest digital solutions in floodplain management initiatives including public outreach, information management, flood warning, disaster response, emergency management, and mitigation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

It is highly relevant for organizations such as the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), which depends on timely and updated OSM data to support their global humanitarian and disaster response mapping charters, as well as organizations that provide value-added services and maps built from OSM data.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 18, 2023

In this podcast the expert guest is Rob Ray, Senior Vice President, for Operations at AshBritt, a national government solutions provider specializing in emergency management and disaster response.

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