Industries: Emergency Management

Flash Flooding Impacts Arlington County, VA

On the morning of July 8, flash floods caused dangerous public safety conditions in Northern Virginia. Within just one hour, Arlington County received 4.5 inches of rain, the equivalent of one month’s worth of rainfall. Floodwaters converged and caused Four Mile Run, which flows through the County and into the Potomac River, to rise more than 11 feet.

Read More »

8 Tips to Improve Emergency Communications

Communication is vital before, during, and after a critical incident or disaster of any kind. Organizations need to be able to quickly make contact with everyone who will be potentially impacted or will be part of the response and keep them informed throughout the life of the incident.

Read More »