Updates

Everbridge Launches First Interactive, Web 2.0 Platform for Emergency Notifications

The Everbridge SmartGIS delivers a comprehensive, intuitive solution for critical citizen communication. From emergency incidents, such as hurricane evacuations to more routine communications like flash flood warnings and street closures, Everbridge SmartGIS solves the challenge of quickly and efficiently notifying citizens while providing emergency managers with critical information for improved decision-making.

Chicago Fire Department Moves From Single-Gas to 4-Gas Monitors on Every Truck, Selects RAE Systems QRAE

The QRAE is a 4-gas confined space gas detector that can be deployed with one to four plug-in "smart" sensors for combustible gases (LEL), oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon monoxide (CO). The instrument can run up to 20 hours on a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and is housed in a rugged, water- and dust-resistant case.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Highlights DHS' Major Accomplishments in 2009

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano highlighted the Department's 2009 accomplishments in an address to employees - emphasizing the major steps the Department has taken this year to enhance America's capabilities.

DHS Secretary Napolitano & Michigan Governor Granholm Launch First of Its Kind Federal-State Cybersecurity

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm announced a first-of-its-kind federal-state cybersecurity partnership-deploying the federally-developed cybersecurity technology EINSTEIN 1 to Michigan's cyber networks.

3-GIS Buzz for BlackBerry Smartphones: Providing Instant Mobile Data to First Responders

Using Buzz, first responders have the ability to quickly access detailed information about resource availability and critical infrastructure.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Announces Grant Guidance for More Than $250 Million in Fiscal Year 2010 Transit Security Grants

"These transit grants play a major role in our efforts to work with our state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners to build a national culture of readiness and resilience," said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano. "This year's guidance focuses on maximizing efficiency and value while prioritizing risk in awarding grants to strengthen our nation's transportation security."

Hospitals Prepare for Second H1N1 Wave With Western Shelter GateKeeper Portable Triage/Treatment Facilities

As the first wave of H1N1 flu recedes across the United States, hospital emergency-preparedness managers are reviewing their lessons learned in preparation for what many believe will be an even greater assault on their hospitals. Providence Health Systems deployed its GateKeeper alternative-care facilities just outside the hospital's emergency department (ED) to protect the hospital and staff from exposure while still providing appropriate care to the community.

FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With HBCU Leadership to Discuss Partnership in Preparedness

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addressed presidents, provosts, chancellors, and deans from a number of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) from across the country. The meeting was designed to provide the schools participating with an introduction to emergency management, a basic overview of EMI's (Emergency Management Institutes) higher education programs & an opportunity to hear from leading professionals in the field of emergency management.

Phoenix Group of Virginia Inc. Provides Refined Line of First-Responder Products

The Phoenix Group has established a line of technologically advanced and innovative first-responder products, each of which provides specific solutions to problems first responders might encounter at any time.

HHS Offers Special Webcast on '2009 H1N1 Influenza' for Health Care Providers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host a "Know What to Do about the Flu" webcast on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. The webcast will feature the U.S. Surgeon General, experts from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the American Medical Association.