How to Turn FEMA BRIC Funding into Measurable Preparedness Outcomes
FEMA’s announcement of $1 billion in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding is a significant moment for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. The program is designed to fund proactive hazard mitigation including the infrastructure projects, building code initiatives, and community-level investments that reduce the impact of disasters before they happen. For emergency managers and continuity of operations planners, this represents an opportunity to fund the infrastructure projects that […]
The Future Is Now: Emergency Management’s Technological Modernization
Emergency management is at a turning point. For decades, the field has relied on legacy infrastructure—fragmented platforms, paper-heavy workflows, and limited real-time visibility. But the nature of emergencies has changed. The challenges of today—climate-driven disasters, cybersecurity threats, public health emergencies—require a new model: one that is adaptive, connected, and data-driven. The emergency management sector must […]
Outpacing Flash Floods with Technology: How Integrated Tools Can Strengthen Response
July 2025 has been one of the most destructive months for flash flooding in recent U.S. history. Sudden and severe flooding across Texas, New Mexico, North Carolina, New Jersey, and several other states has caused loss of life, destroyed infrastructure, and tested emergency response systems. These fast-moving events serve as a critical reminder: when floodwaters […]