Results of a National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) survey to determine the social media channels employed by emergency management agencies for public information use. Respondents were state emergency management agencies. States were also asked to break down what types of posts were the most effective, challenges they face and needs they have to be more successful.… Read more
This issue of Fire Management Today centers around communication—the ability to do so, the benefits you reap if you are proactive and effective and the residual effects if you don’t. Articles cover topics ranging from working with communities during incidents, to working with the media, public acceptance of fuel treatments and more. Fire Management… Read more
During severe winter weather events, the public has an undying need for information — when will their roads be plowed, will schools shut down, is more snow expected? Providing them with constant updates is essential to set clear expectations about your agency’s snow removal capabilities during a given storm. Use these tips to manage… Read more
In August 2016, over seven trillion gallons of rain fell over the course of 48-hours in the city of Central, Louisiana, swallowing the city and much of southern Louisiana. Donations started pouring into Central almost immediately after shelters opened, far exceeding the city’s expectations and donation management plan. Director of Economic Development for the city… Read more
This report condenses a series of meetings held in the summer of 2011 to look at fire department and emergency medical services (EMS) organization activities in Alabama and Georgia during the April 2011 tornados that ripped through southeastern U.S. The report provides an insight into the routines and needs of local fire and EMS agencies in disasters… Read more
Communication and coordination between state and local agencies before, during and after a natural disaster is critical, yet state representatives and local agencies often find themselves lacking sufficient communications plans and struggling to communicate efficiently during an incident. Use these tips to identify common areas of disconnect and improve your communication with local officials… Read more
Communication and coordination among and between local and state agencies before, during and after a natural disaster is critical, yet local agencies often find themselves lacking sufficient communications plans and struggling to communicate efficiently with other local agencies and state representatives during an incident. Use these tips to identify common areas of disconnect and… Read more
Amateur ham radio operators can download this form from the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) before a disaster and fill in contact information for their local emergency agencies and ARES directors to be prepared for quick communications with other stakeholders during a disaster. ARES also provides useful tips and advice for ham operators before, during… Read more
Local American Radio Relay League (ARRL) district emergency coordinators and ARRL emergency coordinators can download this fillable PDF to use as a template for submitting monthly activity to their section emergency coordinator. The template was created by the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). ARES Monthly Section Emergency Coordinators Report (PDF)
This guide is a condensed summary of emergency management responsibilities in the event of an emergency or disaster designed to provide local elected officials in California with an understanding and overview of emergency management in the state. Elected Officials’ Guide to Emergency Management in California
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