More than 4.5 million American households are at “high or extreme risk from wildfire,” says the Leavitt Group, an insurance brokerage firm. Which states are the most wildfire prone? Topping the list… Continue reading Wildfire season is here – Prepare your community with mass notification

Could the world’s most congested cities ease commuters’ woes with flexible working? 40% of people cite their commute as the worst part of their day. On public transport, travellers often experience… Continue reading Tackling Commuter Congestion

(TNS) – Enid Police Department’s 911 dispatchers are getting more accurate locations for cellphone users calling 911 via the RapidSOS software used in the center. Lt. Warren Wilson said the… Continue reading New Location Software Makes Finding 911 Cellphone Callers Easier

This blog is a summary of an interesting internal discussion we had among analysts. I’d like to extend my thanks to  Jessica Liu, Martha Bennett, Fatemeh Khatibloo, Brigitte Majewski, Sucharita Kodali, and Benjamin Ensor who all… Continue reading Facebook’s Recent Moves Highlight The Grand Challenge Of Digital Ethics

Archived data great for training and planning By Glen Denny, Baron Services, Inc. Historical weather conditions can be used for a variety of purposes, including simulation exercises for staff training;… Continue reading Historical Weather Condition Data Offers an Information Goldmine for Campus and School Planning

https://www.virtual-corp.com/business-continuity/table-top-exercise-revelations/   By Bob Farkas, PMP, AMBCI, SCRA One of the most useful, insightful, and entertaining business continuity activities is table top exercises. These are generally well known to Business Continuity… Continue reading Table Top Exercise Revelations

In 2019, drones have definitely become an integral part of the public safety landscape and to some, drones are now considered mission critical. Flashing back to 2015, drones had shown… Continue reading Fire Technology: Public Safety Drone Update