EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DECEMBER 3, 2019

CONTENT PROVIDED BY PENN STATE
Online Learning Helps EM Teams Make Maps That Matter
Penn State’s online geospatial intelligence program gives managers hands-on experience leveraging spatial tools and data to determine how to deploy first responders to hard-hit areas.
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TOP STORIES

More Emergency Personnel May Get PTSD Benefits in Connecticut
Two senators announced they would introduce legislation in the regular 2020 General Assembly session to expand workers’ compensation coverage for emergency medical personnel, dispatchers and state prison guards. READ MORE

California Has Earthquakes, Wildfires, Floods and Volcanoes
California is famous for its catastrophic earthquakes and wildfires, but they aren't the state’s only natural hazards. The state also has a dozen restive volcanoes that stretch nearly from one end of the state to the other. READ MORE

CONTENT PROVIDED BY VERIZON
Using 5G and SD WAN to Drive Productivity and Cost Control
Although 5G is still rolling out, its potential cannot be ignored, and state and local governments should start planning now for a 5G future. Government organizations can use SD WAN to solve immediate productivity challenges while also preparing for 5G and the innovations it will enable.
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MORE HEADLINES

Neighbors Must Rely on Each Other After Dayton, Ohio, Tornado

IPAWS Emergency Alert Test Sent Out by Accident in Florida

Some Cities Still Hoping for Irma Money FEMA Says Is ‘Questionable’

Finding a Solution for High-Frequency Users of 911 and the ER

Santa Barbara, Calif., Awaits Rain to Help Put Out Cave Fire

California Utility Creates New Tech to Stop Wildfires

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