Emergency Management A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management February 6, 2020 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution Think of all the departments and organizations you have operating within your jurisdiction. Currently, each organization is likely functioning independently, with brief communication crossovers with other departments when necessary. But what if you could bring all of these entities under a single umbrella? Read more »
Emergency Management Utilities The Benefits of Cloud-Based Emergency Management January 16, 2020 by Addison Shaw Today's platforms are extremely robust, offering emergency managers multiple tools and flexibility during both daily operations and emergencies. And to do this, these platforms take advantage of today's most enabling computing technology, which includes the cloud. Read more »
Emergency Management Mitigation: The Key to the Future of Wildfire Prevention January 15, 2020 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution Recently that world has been watching, and lending a helping hand when possible, as Australia is ravaged by wildfires. Australian citizens have lost their homes, businesses, and loved ones to the raging flames, and wildlife on the island may never be the same. As Australia battles these bushfires, one question is on many people's minds: What can we do to prevent a wildfire crisis of this magnitude from happening again? Read more »
Emergency Management Utilities Envisioning the Future of Emergency Management January 7, 2020 by Addison Shaw 2020 will bring exciting things. Even in the absence of flying cars, the sci-fi writer's favorite year can still deliver shiny tech and new ideas. Nothing will be exempt, which means in 2020, or the following years, we may see some changes to emergency management. But what kind of changes do we see in the coming years? Read more »
Emergency Management Utilities Preparing for Winter Weather: Ice Storms December 19, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution Snow, sleet, ice, and freezing temperatures can halt our daily lives in their paths, affecting power, roads, and personal safety. However, with a few basic safety tips, civilians and utility companies alike can prepare for and recover from the harsh realities of winter weather. Read more »
Emergency Management Watches vs Warnings: The Differences and How to Respond December 5, 2019 by Camryn Gaudett We've all seen a watch or a warning issued when severe weather hits. And, because we've seen these calls before, we assume we know what they mean. But have you ever stopped and thought about how forecasters and meteorologists come to their conclusions? Read more »
Emergency Management Practitioners’ Profiles: The Firefighters of Veoci October 10, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution John Duddy and Rich Smith are subject matter experts in emergency management and response. They're not just Veoci team members, but first responders who gear up and run towards a crisis while everyone else heads in the opposite direction. They are firefighters: brave individuals who frequently put their lives on the line to protect the personal safety of complete strangers. Read more »
Emergency Management Utilities Questions to Ask about the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff October 9, 2019 by Addison Shaw Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the California-based utility that provides service to almost two-thirds of the state, initiated a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) on October 9th to around 500,000-800,000 of its customers. Most of those customers reside in the northern part of the state in counties surrounding San Francisco and Sacramento. A lesser portion also resides around Los Angeles. Read more »
Emergency Management Practitioner’s Profile: Mark Demski’s 30+ Years of Public Safety September 26, 2019 by Addison Shaw Here's an account of Mark's career, the lessons he's learned, and how he envisions the future of emergency management and response. Read more »
Emergency Management National Preparedness Month in Full Swing at Veoci September 25, 2019 by Veoci Staff Team Contribution In honor of National Preparedness Month this September, we decided to brush up on our internal company preparedness at Veoci! Read more »
