Articles from ResponderSafetyOnline.com HLR-Communications Zone

Improving Communication Five Cities at a Time

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Raytheon Co. and a group of partners are launching a pilot program in the Midwest that will provide first responders and public safety officials with new and dramatically improved communications services.

State and Local Disaster Plans Aren't Making the Grade

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Experts, backed up by new reports, say local disaster plans have "major gaps," while states are not prepared for major health challenges such as biological warfare or pandemic flu.

Unlocking the Federal Treasure Chest

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The new federal budget for FY 2007 contains numerous cuts, yet homeland security funding continues to grow.

Emergency Management: Understanding the System

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Emergency management is a system. It is a process designed to bring stability to a crisis and manage the impact on a community.

Chicago: Preparing for Disaster

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

How 9/11 and natural disasters have impacted emergency response in one of the largest cities in the country.