Mobile Emergency Pet Shelter Unveiled in Arlington County
Stocked with food, animal crates, litter pans, identification bands, dishes for food and water and cleaning supplies, the 20-foot trailer, the first of
- Written by Leslie Drahos
- 13th March 2007
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IWCE 2023: Enhanced bandwidth and cybersecurity in the face of natural disasters
In the aftermath of natural disasters or emergency incidents, much focus is placed on the actions of frontline first responders as they rescue those in need and mitigate the immediate danger. Meanwhile, the support functions of telecommunication professionals often go unseen—both literally and figuratively—even when the radio waves above are just as congested as the […]
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State and local leaders can alleviate the burden on public safety personnel by tackling three workforce trends
Government officials and public safety leaders wear many different hats. They serve as sounding boards for constituent complaints and for new ideas that need vetting. They are change agents charged with improving the lives of citizens and colleagues and are tasked with keeping order. Their most daunting responsibility, however, is keeping members of their community […]
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Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk
Driven by a slew of tragic shootings over the last few decades, the hardening of building safety features designed to protect inhabitants from active shooters have risen to the forefront of public discourse. As the latest contribution to this discussion, the International Code Council recently published a report on building safety and security that’s intended […]
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NLC, lawmakers call for railway regulation in wake of Ohio hazardous materials derailment
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