Emergencies require a hashtag strategy. These time-tested tips can help local governments craft...
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.
First National WEA Test Message “Presidential Alert” Scheduled
The first national WEA test message is scheduled to be sent to cell phones connected to wireless...
City of Wilmington Cut Off by Hurricane Florence Floods
Wilmington, North Carolina, population 114,000, has been cut off by Hurricane Florence floods.
ICMA 2018 To Host 150+ Sessions in Baltimore
ICMA's annual conference for local government professionals will focus on resilience, community...
Swift-Water Rescues in Hurricane Florence’s Storm Surge
Hurricane Florence may have slowed, but the storm surge has led to numerous swift-water rescues in...
Hurricane Florence by the Pre-Landfall Numbers
Hurricane Florence is a Category 4 mid-Atlantic hurricane hours from landfall. At least 2 million...
Create a 5-Step Crisis Communication Plan Now
Jennifer Elliott from CivicReady offers local governments five steps for creating a crisis...
Earthquake Preparedness Grants for Schools
Find out about four grants funding earthquake preparedness at schools.
St. Petersburg Improves Public Safety & Emergency Ops with NextGen Data Solutions
NextGen data solutions offer the city of St. Petersburg speed and efficiency for data-rich...
County & School District Use Train-the-Trainer Model for “Stop the Bleed”
Partnering with schools to disseminate "Stop the Bleed" training through a train-the-trainer model...