Disasters are no stranger to Marion County, Illinois, and its residents this year. This resilient rural community has faced a vicious tornado season. Historically, Illinois could expect just 50 tornadoes…
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Disasters are no stranger to Marion County, Illinois, and its residents this year. This resilient rural community has faced a vicious tornado season. Historically, Illinois could expect just 50 tornadoes…
FirstNet Authority board members unanimously approved a $1.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including almost $1.1 billion earmarked for investments to enhance the coverage and capabilities of the…
Pennington County is one of South Dakota’s most geographically and operationally complex counties. While largely rural, the county is also home to Rapid City — the state’s second largest city…
Geographic information systems (GIS) has transformed the map, a tool public safety organizations have used for over a century. Instead of simply knowing where to go, we understand the how, what, and why about every place. Esri has been at the forefront of that transformation since the company was founded in 1969. Today, thousands of local, state, and federal safety agencies across the United States use Esri’s ArcGIS technology to respond with situational awareness powered by location intelligence.
Learn how AI wildfire detection uses cameras, sensors, and data to identify fires faster and support wildfire response operations.
Law enforcement and other first responders remain the backbone of community safety, consistently stepping into unpredictable and often dangerous situations to protect lives and property. As communities expand and challenges…
Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.
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