Emergency Management

Homeland1, a comprehensive destination for homeland security, is now part of Emergency Management on EfficientGov. Find information on everything from working with state and federal emergency management agencies when disaster strikes to preparing for and recovering from emergencies of all kinds.

5 Things to Know About Election Day 2018

November 6, 2018

Here's five things to know about Election Day 2018, which might result in record voter turnout.

Snohomish County to Consolidate Emergency Communications for 2019

November 5, 2018

Snohomish County will save on resources and provide a seamless emergency communications system with...

The disaster planning grant assists California emergency agencies focus on emergency preparedness in critical areas across the state.

California Emergency Management & Disaster Planning Grant

November 2, 2018

The EMPG, an emergency preparedness and disaster planning grant, seeks to address critical risk...

Local Leaders: Think About Financing Mitigation Projects

November 1, 2018

Mary Scott Nabers discusses Environmental Impact Bonds, resilience bonds, the Pre-Disaster...

Incident comman training and other modules are offered through CDP's expeditionary training, which are one- to four-hour training modules that can be deplyed in 24 hours for post-disaster training.

FEMA Offers Expedited Post-Disaster Training to First Responders

October 31, 2018

CDP can deploy 50 one- to four-hour, post-disaster training modules to public safety and emergency...

SafeGov: Moving LocalGov Forward

October 23, 2018

SafeGov is a new information source and newsletter about the people, processes and partnerships...

Clay pots are scattered in what used to be Dena Frost's pottery business along the main highway through Mexico Beach, Fla. Hurricane Michael devastated numerous structures throughout Bay County and other areas as search and rescue and recovery for residents, businesses and municipal services continues.

Hurricane Michael: 2K Responders & No Power for 911 Systems

October 19, 2018

Search and rescue and recovery for Bay County residents, businesses and municipal services is...

The diagram explains the role of the PSAP in a fully deployed NG911 end state, as presented in the TFOPA Phase I Final Report.

Attention PSAPs: Test NG911 Readiness & Get Resources

October 18, 2018

Learn how a digital self-assessment tool being designed for PSAPs will assist with NG911 readiness...

This photo shows devastation from Hurricane Michael in this aerial photo over Mexico Beach, Fla., Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Blocks and blocks of homes were demolished, reduced to piles of splintered lumber or mere concrete slabs, by the most powerful hurricane to hit the continental U.S. in nearly 50 years.

Florida May Boost Building Codes Following Hurricane Michael

October 16, 2018

The Floridas Panhandle trees were expected to protect communities from hurricane. But powerful...

National Guard distributes food and supplies in Florida after Hurricane Michael.

Rural Areas in 3 States Recovering from Hurricane Michael

October 16, 2018

Emergency workers are still conducting search and rescue operations because many people in rural...