Emergency management stories

Canadian firms show highest confidence in disaster readiness globally, yet only 1% in high-risk areas have active plans, revealing major gaps in real crisis preparedness.

Motorola Solutions has topped Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators list for its AI advances enhancing public safety and emergency response systems.

Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.

NSW and Victoria are trialling cross-border radio roaming to boost emergency communication and response during major disasters across state lines.

Public safety agencies across states have launched a trial of Motorola Solutions’ Critical Connect to improve cross-border emergency communications and coordination.

EcoOnline has acquired crisis management software provider D4H to enhance its platform, integrating crisis readiness with its EHS and ESG solutions.

Winsted previews its ergonomic PSAP console for emergency centres, highlighting comfort and tech integration ahead of its summer release.

Victoria has secured a AUD $500 million deal with Motorola Solutions, enhancing its emergency mobile radio network crucial for public safety until 2035.

Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.

Astrikos.ai teams with UP 112 to upgrade emergency response in Uttar Pradesh using AI, aiming to boost efficiency, crime prediction, and resource deployment.

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising security with advanced surveillance cameras that augment monitoring, improve threat detection and streamline emergency responses, reshaping public safety and crime prevention.

Jessica Waters appointed VP, Manager of Climate and Structural Resilience at FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial property insurers.

Jessica Waters appointed VP, Manager of Climate & Structural Resilience at FM Global, focusing on fortifying commercial properties against risks.

Federal government officials have their hands full with concurrent crises and indeed, many of these threats require all-of-governmernt mobilisation.

Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.