02/26/13
Location, Location, Location: Enhancing Alaska Public Safety with GIS
February is Public Safety Month at Connected Nation. In addition to objectives of expanding broadband and technology awareness and adoption throughout local communities, CN is also working to highlight the use of GIS in various public safety agencies. Location is everything during an emergency; GIS provides the functionality to collect and manage large databases while in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
02/25/13
Location, Location, Location: Enhancing Public Safety with GIS
February is Public Safety Month at Connected Nation. In addition to objectives of expanding broadband and technology awareness and adoption throughout local communities, CN is also working to highlight the use of GIS in various public safety agencies. Location is everything during an emergency; GIS provides the functionality to collect and manage large databases while in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
02/25/13
Location, Location, Location: Enhancing Public Safety with GIS
February is Public Safety Month at Connected Nation. In addition to objectives of expanding broadband and technology awareness and adoption throughout local communities, CN is also working to highlight the use of GIS in various public safety agencies. Location is everything during an emergency; GIS provides the functionality to collect and manage large databases while in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
02/25/13
There's an App for that: ReadyTN
There are almost two million apps available for download between the iPhone and Android. If you’re in Tennessee, one app could prove the most significant: Ready TN.
This app, developed in-house by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, provides real-time updates from the National Weather Service, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Red Cross Shelters, and local contact information.
02/22/13
Iowa Emergency Workers Demonstrate New Safety Technology
Your safety in emergency situations is about to get a big boost thanks to a brand new system built on broadband technology!
02/20/13
Mobile Data Access & Adoption among South Carolina’s Firefighters
A mobile data device is a common feature in public safety vehicles across the country, especially in metropolitan areas, allowing communication from a police car, ambulance, or fire truck to a central dispatch office. This device also provides pertinent mapping and safety information.
02/20/13
Public Safety Apps – Revolutionary Tools for First Responders, Mobile Resources for You
Public safety communications is in an evolutionary stage due to 
implementation of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) nationwide network and Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems. These systems will facilitate the integration of new applications that will become core components of emergency response strategies.
02/15/13
Technology is Critical for Anchorage Fire Dept.
Contributor: Katie Paglini
When it comes to using broadband for public safety in Alaska, Jerry Bailey knows the ins and outs of the industry. As the Fire Information Systems Manager for the Anchorage Fire Department, Bailey says his job is to utilize the Internet so Firefighters and Paramedics can do their jobs more efficiently.
02/15/13
Nevada Mom’s Free AlertID Tool for Public Safety Becomes National Network
The AlertID system is making a deep impact on the safety of communities across Nevada and around the nation!
02/15/13
Iowa is Helping Lead the Charge on FirstNet Project for Public Safety
Contributor: Amanda Laverman
Technology is in the works to make sure Iowans are kept safe in the event of emergency situations!
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is a new national project that will establish a single, nationwide public safety broadband network allowing all state and national agencies to communicate with each other.
