Disaster evacuations can be chaotic. Computer simulations could save lives (commentary)
Simulations can help emergency crews understand how chaos can cause delays, heighten risks for evacuees and complicate access ...
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
In this month’s wind-driven wildfires in Southern California, evacuation alerts for some neighborhoods came long after homes ...
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Maui County updating 2010 emergency operations plan
Updating Maui County’s 15-year-old emergency operations plan, clarifying responsibilities and improving communications during ...
Metro still struggles with emergency communication systems, fire safety inspections: Audit
An audit of Metrorail's emergency and fire safety systems found the agency lacked reliable communication systems during ...
Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos
The LA wildfires stand as a reminder that evacuating fast in the face of a disaster isn’t easy, even when you think you’re ...
Campus Safety Magazine4d
4 Ways to Modernize School Emergency Response Plans
From tech upgrades to regular training, it’s time for school districts to bring emergency planning up-to-date.
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Sarasota Police’s New Mobile Command Center improves department’s emergency communication, management
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche says the unit will greatly improve the department’s emergency management, communication and response.
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Radio enthusiasts to the rescue in emergency communications
For many participants in the world of amateur radio, the initial draw can be something like the ability to talk to people ...