Modernization
Microsoft Introduces Cloud Offerings for Where Networks Aren’t
The company's offerings are to support disaster response and military efforts in remote or network-deprived locations.
Modernization
What Public Safety Agencies Can Do While Waiting for Next Generation 911
The old system has been the victim of its own success, a software executive argues.
Emerging Tech
How States Responded to the Loss of 911 and Other Services
CenturyLink’s recent outage is being investigated by at least two states, in addition to the FCC.
Emerging Tech
How Well Did Wireless Carriers Respond to Natural Disasters? The FCC Wants to Know.
The agency hopes to measure how well they will respond to the next crisis.
Emerging Tech
CDC Wants to Use Blockchain to Get People to Crisis Zones Faster
The tech would pull data from across the agency and automatically identify the right people for certain emergencies.
Emerging Tech
DHS Funds Tech That Lets Emergency Vehicles Talk to Nearby Cars
The goal is to avoid collisions.
Digital Government
Mutual Aid Agreements Bring First Responders, Utility Crews to Hurricane Zone
With conditions worsen in the Carolinas, rescue personnel and power crews are ready to respond when it's safe to do so.
Ideas
Why Government Gamification Still Matters
Gamification is becoming increasingly important in civilian and defense matters.
Emerging Tech
DHS Gives ‘Power Suit’ a Whole New Meaning
The agency wants first responders’ clothing to be able to generate and store electricity.
Emerging Tech
Pilot-Optional Helicopters Could Be the Future of Fighting Wildfires
The Interior Department’s been working on a plan to expand its aerial firefighting efforts from daylight-only to a 24-hour cycle.
Digital Government
FirstNet to Offer Emergency Drop Kits Creating a ‘Connected Bubble’ to First Responders
AT&T’s team is also working with states to get a liaison in every emergency operations center.
Digital Government
Cloud-Based Mapping Could Play a Bigger Role in Disaster Response This Hurricane Season
Localities are using maps to visualize hazards, process damage imagery and crowdsource flood information.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Teams Up With Canadian Counterpart to Test First Responder Tech
Among the first technologies to be tested is an application that uses artificial intelligence to help paramedics make better decisions when treating patients.
Digital Government
Apple's New OS Will Automatically Share Your Location During Emergency Calls
First responders will be able to find callers faster.
Emerging Tech
Interior is Using Drones to Save People Trapped by Hot Lava
They’ve also been faster and safer than putting boots on the ground, a department official said.
Emerging Tech
A New Way Drone Hobbyists Are Endangering First Responders
Amateurs flying unmanned aerial vehicles have previously grounded firefighting aircraft. Now, their devices are actually sparking wildfires.
Digital Government
FEMA Wants Counties to Take Charge of Pre-Disaster Logistics
The agency has its hands full with 21 disasters in 14 states, which means federal assistance may arrive slowly in the event of yet another national emergency.
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants Industry Input on How First Responders Should Wear Their Tech
Wearables are great—but they can't get in the way when firefighters and paramedics do their jobs.
Emerging Tech
DHS To Put First Responder Tech to the Test
Can commercial tech hold up in a mock disaster? The agency’s Science and Technology Directorate wants to find out.
Emerging Tech
Interior Department Sees ‘Limitless Possibilities’ for Drones
The department aims to be the civilian leader in unmanned systems, flying nearly 5,000 missions last year alone.
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