Solution: Emergency Management

Emergency Management Utilities

Preparing for Winter Weather: Ice Storms

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.

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Emergency Management

Watches vs Warnings: The Differences and How to Respond

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?

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Emergency Management

Practitioners’ Profiles: The Firefighters of Veoci

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.

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Emergency Management Utilities

Questions to Ask about the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff

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.

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Emergency Management

Practitioner’s Profile: Mark Demski’s 30+ Years of Public Safety

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.

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Emergency Management

National Preparedness Month in Full Swing at Veoci

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!

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Emergency Management

What is CERT? What You Need to Know About Local Disaster Response

by Veoci Staff Team Contribution

CERT is a volunteer organization that aims to teach citizens about emergency preparedness. The goal is for CERT members to be familiar with how to respond to risks specific to their area. Volunteers are trained in disaster response skills, such as light search and rescue, first-aid, and fire safety.

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Emergency Management

Drones and Wildfires: How New Tech is Shaping Wildfire Response

by Addison Shaw

Since being introduced to the market, drones have been used by enthusiasts around the world to gain all-new perspectives, including shots of wildfires, even at a risk to others.

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Emergency Management

Inside an Activated EOC: Seeing Veoci in Action

by Veoci Staff Team Contribution

I've always wondered what it would be like to be front and center in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). So when the opportunity presented itself, I accepted without hesitation. I've always found that experience is the best teacher.

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