Tag: emergency_management
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Iowa Governor Declares Disaster for 11 Counties After Severe Weather
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for eleven Iowa counties following severe weather starting June 5, 2026. This activates state resources, including individual assistance grants and disaster case advocacy programs, to aid recovery efforts.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial IssuesGeneral Weather Kim ReynoldsIowaDisaster ProclamationSevere WeatherDisaster AssistanceIndividual Assistance Grant ProgramEmergency ManagementIowa Governors Office
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Mauna Loa's 1926 Eruption: A Century Later, Lessons in Disaster Response and Monitoring Remembered
A century after Mauna Loa's 1926 eruption destroyed Ho‘ōpūloa village, its legacy of pioneering aerial photography and organized crowd management continues to inform modern volcano response, as highlighted by HVO.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEnvironmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportation Mauna LoaVolcanoesHawaiiHo‘ōpūloa village1926 eruptionAerial photographyEmergency managementU.S. Geological Survey
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Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol for Connecticut Heat Wave
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from June 11-14, 2026, as the state faces its first heat wave of the season with temperatures over 90 degrees and a high heat index. Cooling centers will be…
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentHealthGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsSocial Issues ConnecticutGovernor Ned LamontExtreme Hot Weather ProtocolHeat WaveCooling CentersPublic SafetyEmergency ManagementConnecticut Governors Office
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National Fire Academy Announces Immediate Course Vacancies for July 2026
The National Fire Academy has immediate openings for several resident courses in July 2026 at its Emmitsburg, MD, campus, covering topics from fire investigation to incident management. Apply online now.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducationFederal GovernmentSocial Issues National Fire AcademyFire TrainingEmergency ManagementEmmitsburgCourse VacanciesIncident ManagementFire Investigation
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National Fire Academy Announces Immediate Course Vacancies
The National Fire Academy has immediate openings for its "Chemical Hazard Analysis for Risk-Based Response" course, July 6-10, 2026. Apply by June 12th; some prerequisites are waived due to system outage, but ICS-100 and ICS-200 are still required.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEducationComputers and InternetEnergy National Fire AcademyChemical Hazard AnalysisRisk-Based ResponseEmmitsburg, MDFirefighter TrainingEmergency ManagementCourse Vacancies
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National Fire Academy Announces Immediate Class Vacancies for July 2026
The National Fire Academy has immediate openings for four resident classes, including fire investigation and incident command, scheduled for July 6-10, 2026, in Emmitsburg, MD. Apply electronically via NETC Admissions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducationFederal Government National Fire AcademyNFAEmmitsburgFire TrainingEmergency ManagementFire InvestigationIncident Command
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Fairfax County DEMS Hosts Free Extreme Heat Webinar Tonight
Fairfax County's Department of Emergency Management and Security (DEMS) offers a free webinar tonight, June 3, at 7 p.m. Learn about extreme heat dangers as part of their monthly emergency preparedness series.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWeatherState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyEmergency ManagementExtreme HeatWebinarPublic SafetyEmergency PreparednessDEMSFairfax County Emergency Information
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Arkansas Governor Allocates Additional Funds for 2024 Storm Recovery
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has authorized $439,613.26 from Arkansas's Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to assist political subdivisions affected by severe storms and flooding on January 22, 2024, covering program and administrative costs.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentGeneral Weather Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansasDisaster ResponseFloodingSevere StormsFundingEmergency ManagementArkansas Governor
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Nebraska Floodplain Management Offers Free Training on Post-Disaster Responsibilities and Basic Principles
The Nebraska Floodplain Management Division is providing free virtual training sessions, including Q&A on post-disaster responsibilities and a basic floodplain management class, to help local officials navigate recent flood and storm impacts and enhance community resilience.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsEducationLegalReal EstateClimate Change NebraskaFloodplain ManagementTrainingWorkshopsPost-DisasterNational Flood Insurance ProgramEmergency ManagementNebraska Floodplain Management
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Gov. Reynolds Declares Disaster for Eight Iowa Counties Following Severe Weather
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for eight counties affected by severe weather since May 15, 2026, activating state resources and assistance programs like the Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Weather IowaKim ReynoldsDisaster ProclamationSevere WeatherIndividual Assistance Grant ProgramDisaster Case Advocacy ProgramEmergency ManagementIowa Governors Office
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Nebraska Floodplain Management Offers Free Training on Post-Disaster Responsibilities and Basic Principles
The Nebraska Floodplain Management Division is providing free virtual training sessions, including Q&A on post-disaster responsibilities and a basic floodplain management class, to help local officials navigate recent flood and storm impacts and enhance community resilience.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsEducationReal EstateEconomyLegal NebraskaFloodplain ManagementTrainingWorkshopsPost-DisasterNational Flood Insurance ProgramEmergency ManagementNebraska Floodplain Management
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Media Monitor: Winter storm causes widespread power outages, at least 5 deaths
The Washington Post reports a major winter storm has caused over 1 million power outages across the U.S. and at least five deaths as dangerous ice and snow move into the Northeast.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentScience & Technology winter stormpower outagesice stormhypothermiaflight cancellationsemergency managementThe Washington Post