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Mayors working to fight a different invisible threat during the pandemic: domestic abuse

Much has been said in recent weeks about the public health pandemic sweeping through our...

Smarter criminal justice reform

The United States has a massive incarceration problem. Since the 1970s, there has been a 700...

New York City subway deliberately shut down for the first time in its history

For the first time in its 115-year history, the entire New York City subway system was...

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Oxford University launches world’s first COVID-19 government response tracker

The first tool to track and compare policy responses of governments tackling the coronavirus outbreak around the world has been launched by the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. The Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker is available online; it is freely available and will continue to be updated throughout the crisis. The tracker launches […]

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Cartegraph releases free COVID-19 response software for local government agencies

Cartegraph, a developer of operations management software and services, has released a free solution to help local government agencies monitor their response to the coronavirus crisis and protect their communities. Using the new Cartegraph for COVID-19 Response software, municipalities can proactively organize all their pandemic response activities, inventory materials and track resource usage so they can more […]

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Coronavirus: FEMA simplifying the public assistance process to expedite payment

While communities that regularly experience natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes are familiar with FEMA’s Public Assistance process, the President’s recent declaration of a nationwide emergency under the Stafford Act encompasses every state, including tens of thousands of eligible applicants (if not more) for disaster assistance, many of which are navigating unfamiliar territory. Recognizing the logistical […]

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Columbia, S.C. passes multimillion-dollar, multi-pronged relief package to offset economic woes

As the federal government prepares another stimulus package for the coronavirus-ravaged economy, South Carolina’s capital has also stepped up to offer an economic relief initiative for its city that includes multiple relief efforts. On March 20, the Columbia, S.C. City Council voted to divert $6 million from its water and sewer funds into an economic […]

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Study reveals what communities are talking about during outbreak

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused panic in communities nationwide and across the globe. While people are sheltering-in-place, the conversations about the pandemic are ongoing. Zencity, a digital discourse aggregator that transforms data into actionable insights for local governments has been monitoring social media conversations regarding the outbreak since March 1. They’ve found people, of course, […]

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Shelter-in-place orders keep people inside, close non-essential businesses

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called “shelter in place” orders — in which residents remain in their homes except to do essential tasks like exercise or get food — a “tool in the toolbox” on March 18, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Walz did not issue such a proclamation that day, but multiple state governments and […]

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NACo urges Senate to consider county governments in stimulus package

After Senate Democrats blocked the movement to pass a $1 trillion dollar relief package to help communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is urging federal leaders to consider local governments in the legislation. The organization is asking the senators to ensure America’s 3,069 county governments are eligible for the […]

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Los Angeles closes parks, beaches. Mayor says: ‘This is serious. Stay home and save lives.’

As local government response to COVID-19 ramps up, Los Angeles is taking drastic measures, closing all parks, beaches and trails indefinitely. Late last night, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority expanded on the stay-at-home order made by Mayor Eric Garcetti after images of packed trails and beaches caused outcry, according to NBC News. The authority […]

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UrbanLeague connects city officials to fight the spread of COVID-19

Launched this week, a free platform called UrbanLeague aims to help city officials connect and learn how to handle the coronavirus outbreak. The network is designed for government leaders across the country to come together, share ideas, ask questions and support each other. There’s a lot of noise and misinformation surrounding COVID-19, but city officials […]

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SMS messaging business offers free services for government organizations during outbreak

EZ Texting has announced it will be providing municipalities, government organizations, and schools with free access to its platform, enabling these groups to send COVID-19-related SMS updates to their communities at no cost. The free use of the emergency alert texting service is available to organizations with either a “.gov” or “.edu” domain. Currently, qualifying […]

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Public Safety

Highlights

Mayors working to fight a different invisible threat during the pandemic: domestic abuse

Smarter criminal justice reform

New York City subway deliberately shut down for the first time in its history

Article

Oxford University launches world’s first COVID-19 government response tracker

Product

Cartegraph releases free COVID-19 response software for local government agencies

Article

Coronavirus: FEMA simplifying the public assistance process to expedite payment

Article

Columbia, S.C. passes multimillion-dollar, multi-pronged relief package to offset economic woes

Article

Study reveals what communities are talking about during outbreak

Article

Shelter-in-place orders keep people inside, close non-essential businesses

Article

NACo urges Senate to consider county governments in stimulus package

Article

Los Angeles closes parks, beaches. Mayor says: ‘This is serious. Stay home and save lives.’

Article

UrbanLeague connects city officials to fight the spread of COVID-19

Product

SMS messaging business offers free services for government organizations during outbreak

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