More Than 200 Still Missing as Wildfire Death Toll Rises in Northern California
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Short-term rental crackdown in N.Y.C. … ‘Michigan left’ turns to expand in Tucson … and a small town’s big sewage leak.
Emergency Comms Survey Reveals Top Concerns for Public Sector Decision Makers
A good reminder for state and local governments: Is your employee contact information up to date?
Considering Whether a Federal Age Discrimination Law Applies to Small Public Agencies
A Supreme Court case looks at whether the law prohibiting employers from discriminating on the basis of age applies to a small fire district in Arizona.
Why Back-Up Battery Power for Garage Doors Can Be a Matter of Life and Death
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Mich. governor hopes to end labor dispute … “green slime” surrounds ritzy Fla. community … and a new site for massive Minn. homeless camp.
Mutual Aid Agreements Bring First Responders, Utility Crews to Hurricane Zone
With conditions worsen in the Carolinas, rescue personnel and power crews are ready to respond when it's safe to do so.
Chaos in 3 Massachusetts Cities After Dozens of Gas Explosions
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Chicago’s consent decree with Illinois AG … Arkansas governor defends Medicaid work rules … and a Portland flash-bang grenade burn tort claim.
This Florida Fire and Rescue District Changed Its Outlook on Drones
The district started using drones for more than situational awareness and eventually ended up expanding the fleet.
As Western States Continue to Burn, Fatigued Firefighters Are a Growing Concern
Some have been wearing devices to measure alertness and impairment.
DHS Gives 'Power Suit' a Whole New Meaning
The agency wants first responders’ clothing to be able to generate and store electricity.
Verizon Faces Heat Following Fire Department’s Data ‘Throttling’ During Blazes
Emails describe wireless speeds so slow there was “no meaningful functionality,” raising questions as the company attempts to compete for first responders’ business.
Ratings Agency Finds Evidence Wildfires Aren’t Devastating Local Government Finances
Tax bases and unemployment figures appear to be holding strong against the blazes.
When Wildfires Strike Rural Places Wary of Tax-Funded Firefighting Operations
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Calif.’s secret DMV location for lawmakers … a plan to consolidate N.J. school districts … and a lawsuit over a “secret deal” in Miami Beach.
Cloud-Based Mapping Could Play a Bigger Role in Disaster Response This Hurricane Season
Localities are using maps to visualize hazards, process damage imagery and crowdsource flood information.
Breathing In Wildfire Smoke Prompts Concerns Across the West
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Mich. gov. dismissed in Flint water crisis lawsuit … Austin's land-use code reset … and Louisiana’s LG has an idea for the French Quarter.
Drone-Sparked Fire Prompts Important Safety Questions
A recent incident in Oregon offers "a cautionary tale about dog ownership and fire danger this time of year."
Another Drone Intrusion Grounds Aircraft Fighting Western Wildfires
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trillions of quagga mussels carpet Lake Michigan ... pulling back on San Francisco's citywide broadband ambitions … and New Mexico’s brain drain.
Crews Battling Wildfires Won’t Be Pausing for July 4
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ky. Gov. Bevin cuts vision and dental benefits … Wash. lt. gov. skewers Seattle Times edit board … Hawaii’s sunscreen ban … and a Dallas jail escapee’s easy escape.
Florida Investigators Pinpoint Cause of Destructive Wildfire
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Calif. online privacy legislation … N.Y.C. rent hike vote … Cincinnati police cuts restored … and St. Louis targets illegal trash.
Apple's New OS Will Automatically Share Your Location During 911 Calls
First responders will be able to find callers faster.
Funding Steady for Environment, Interior Programs in Senate Bill
The draft legislation covers programs that help fund water infrastructure, and that provide payments to rural counties.
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