#EmergencyCommunication
June 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This week, CAL FIRE joined communications professionals from across California at the Emergency Communications Academy. This academy focuses on interagency coordination, building public trust, and preparing to lead with confidence in high-pressure situations.

#EmergencyCommunication
June 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Ham radio operators meet over a shared hobby that becomes a lifeline during emergencies. #hamradio #amateurradio #emergencycommunication #radio #mbara #montereybayamateurradioassociation
Ham radio operators meet over a shared hobby that becomes a lifeline during emergencies.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This brought together communication professionals from across the state to strengthen crisis communication skills and better serve Californians in emergencies.

Because when seconds count, the way we communicate can make all the difference.

#CALFIRE #EmergencyCommunication #CrisisResponse
August 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Staying Connected in a Crisis
What happens when communication lines go down? Chapter 8 explores alternative methods.
#EmergencyCommunication #SurvivalTech #HamRadio
Are you Prepared for #WW3 or a #CivilWar ? 👉 https://bit.ly/ww3-civil-war
#prepper #prepping #preppers #survival
December 16, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Threatened by #Trump with political retribution, #GOP agreed to defund public broadcasting, imperiling a lifeline of #EmergencyCommunication in rural #Alaska & other rural communities with over 245 stations now at risk of going off the air.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
#EM #greysky
Public Broadcast Cuts Hit Rural Areas, Revealing a Political Shift
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August 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Nearly 300 comments have poured in on the FCC's "Delete, Delete, Delete" docket as hams raise concern about spectrum loss and licensing changes.

Operators say amateur radio remains vital for public safety and innovation. 🛰️📡

#HamRadio #FCC #EmergencyCommunication
Ham Community Frets in "Delete, Delete" Comments - Radio World
Nearly 300 commenters have already flooded the FCC’s website since Chairman Brendan Carr asked for public input on ways to eliminate burdensome regulations.
www.radioworld.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
KC1MUR – AARN update and how I use the hobby affects my videos.

KC1MUR - AARN update and how I use the hobby affects my videos. KC1MUR talks about some of the recent and upcoming events from AARN as well as how he does the hobby is reflected in his…
KC1MUR – AARN update and how I use the hobby affects my videos.
KC1MUR - AARN update and how I use the hobby affects my videos. KC1MUR talks about some of the recent and upcoming events from AARN as well as how he does the hobby is reflected in his videos.#hamradio,#amateurradio,#inclusion,#genderequality,#sadhams,#kindness,#toxicmasculinity,#emotionalintelligence,#emergencycommunication,#ecomm,#prepping,#disasterprep
allianceamateur.org
June 4, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Residents of O'Fallon are questioning police response times and communication after a gunshot incident at Cityfest left many feeling alarmed and confused.

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#CityClairCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityTrust #EmergencyCommunication #City
O'Fallon Resident Voices Safety Concerns After Cityfest Incident
Resident raises concerns about police responsiveness and road safety issues in O'Fallon.
citizenportal.ai
September 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Advocates in Austin are demanding urgent reforms to ensure that deaf and blind individuals receive critical emergency information in real-time.

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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CommunityEngagement #EmergencyCommunication #AustinDisabilities #CitizenPortal #AccessibilityInitiatives
Community Advocates Urge Improved Access for Deaf Blind Individuals in Emergency Alerts
Advocates highlight the need for better communication for deaf blind during hazards.
citizenportal.ai
February 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Montgomery County is transforming its 9-1-1 system from the 1980s into a state-of-the-art digital network, but financial challenges loom with a projected deficit of $360,000.

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#ConroeMontgomeryCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunication #CommunityResilience
Montgomery County Approves Budget for Next Generation 911 System Upgrade
Montgomery County Emergency Communication District seeks budget approval amid funding deficit.
citizenportal.ai
August 14, 2025 at 5:48 AM
A fierce debate is brewing in Montana as Senate Bill 505 threatens to reshape local governance by limiting powers over everything from amateur radio operations to rental price controls.

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#MT #RegulatoryReform #CommunityGovernance #EmergencyCommunication #MontanaLocalGov
Montana Senate Bill 505 protects amateur radio operations and limits local government controls
Senate Bill 505 advances measures for amateur radio station protections and regulatory limitations.
citizenportal.ai
February 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
KC1MUR – Emergency Communications, is there a simple answer?

KC1MUR - EComm, what is the right option? KC1MUR discusses the pros and cons of a variety of commonly recommended "single solution" emergency communication options.Pride Radio Network:…
KC1MUR – Emergency Communications, is there a simple answer?
KC1MUR - EComm, what is the right option? KC1MUR discusses the pros and cons of a variety of commonly recommended "single solution" emergency communication options.Pride Radio Network: #hamradio,#amateurradio,#inclusion,#genderequality,#sadhams,#kindness,#toxicmasculinity,#emotionalintelligence,#emergencycommunication,#ecomm,#prepping,#disasterprep
allianceamateur.org
April 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
City council members are demanding answers after a critical delay in notifying New Yorkers about 911 call failures, calling the lack of communication "unacceptable."

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#NY #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #NewYorkCouncil #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunication
Council presses OTI over delay in notifying New Yorkers during outage
Council members challenged OTI’s decision not to immediately notify the public after early alarms and tickets were raised; members said a public notice could have guided callers to alternatives and mitigated risk.
citizenportal.ai
September 12, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Verizon's plan to phase out landline service could leave rural families in the lurch, jeopardizing vital communication channels just when they need them most.

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#RappahannockCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #PublicComment #RuralConnectivty #EmergencyCommunication
Board agrees to send letter opposing Verizon landline phase‑out over rural connectivity concerns
A board member warned that planned Verizon landline removals would isolate families in areas without cell service; the board authorized a letter to be drafted and sent before the public‑comment deadline to raise concerns.
citizenportal.ai
September 12, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Renee Erwin is calling for improved emergency communication for the deaf community, highlighting the urgent need for video remote interpreting to ensure safety in critical situations.

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#OK #CitizenPortal #InterpreterAccess #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunication
Deaf services supervisor urges video remote interpreting and renewed police interpreter contract
Renee Erwin, the center’s deaf services supervisor, urged better emergency-access communications, access to video remote interpreting (VRI) for first responders, and reestablishing an interpreter-services contract with the Tulsa Police Department.
citizenportal.ai
September 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
City staff is pushing for a 9-1-1 tax increase to enhance emergency services, but questions arise about how the funds will be distributed.

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#EugeneLaneCounty #OR #EmergencyCommunication #LocalGovAI #EugenePublicSafety
City staff proposes backing 9‑1‑1 tax increase; council asks who controls the new revenue
Ethan recommended adding support for a 9‑1‑1 tax increase to Eugene's priorities; Councilor Groves pressed for clarity on whether the state would control distribution and how PSAP needs would be weighed.
citizenportal.ai
September 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
The city is upgrading its outdoor warning-siren network, ensuring real-time alerts and a robust emergency response system, but nine sirens are still waiting for replacement funding.

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#OK #EmergencyCommunication #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #DisasterReadiness
City updates outdoor warning-siren network: 29 sirens upgraded, plan to replace remaining units
Emergency management staff told the council the city controls 38 sirens (42 total in the area), has upgraded 29 with telemetry and twice-daily polling, and will replace the remaining nine as funding allows; replaced/maintained sirens may qualify for state or FEMA reimbursement documentation.
citizenportal.ai
September 2, 2026 at 5:36 AM
The County Commissioners have approved a controversial $78,898 loan for LaGrange's radio equipment, despite Sheriff Hall's fierce objections about courthouse communication gaps.

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#LorainCounty #OH #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunication
Board approves $78,898 loan to LaGrange for public-safety radios after sheriff objects to Justice Center BDA gap
The commissioners approved a $78,898.02 loan to the Village of LaGrange to purchase MARC radios; Sheriff Jack Hall objected, urging the county instead to appropriate $90,000 to finish a bidirectional amplifier (BDA) installation in the Lorain County Justice Center to ensure radio coverage for courthouse security.
citizenportal.ai
August 29, 2026 at 4:22 AM
A concerned parent demands accountability from the board after a tragic shooting near Nathan Hale School raises serious questions about emergency protocols.

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#CT #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunication
Parent asks board for answers after double homicide near Nathan Hale School
Michelle Norwood asked the board why dispatch and police did not trigger a preventative lockdown on June 22 when a nearby shooting left two people dead. She said she had received conflicting explanations from city officials and requested a published joint emergency communication standard between the board and police.
citizenportal.ai
August 25, 2026 at 10:43 PM
In an emergency, the flood of student cell phone use could hinder communication and spread chaos, but La Porte officials have a plan to keep families informed.

Learn more here!

#IN #CitizenPortal #ParentalTrust #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunication
La Porte officials say pouches won't block emergency communication; administrators will unlock after "all clear"
District safety staff cited Department of Homeland Security guidance that mass phone use can jam lines in emergencies and said administrators will unlock Yondr pouches once a situation is cleared; the district will use ParentSquare for rapid parent updates.
citizenportal.ai
August 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM