Yet, other jurisdictions have chosen to move their emergency communication infrastructures and aging walkie-talkies into the Internet era with new "gateway" products manufactured by companies ranging from networking giant Cisco Systems to upstart, Birmingham, Mich.
Yet, other jurisdictions have chosen to move their emergency communication infrastructures and aging walkie-talkies into the Internet era with new "gateway" products manufactured by companies ranging from networking giant Cisco Systems (nasdaq: CSCO - news - people ) to upstart, Birmingham, Mich.
However, work like hers is vital, especially in times of emergency when communication is critical.
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It includes embedding FEMA officials in state emergency centers so that that communication is immediate.
Communication breakdowns between emergency responders can be paralyzing during catastrophic events--like Hurricane Katrina last fall on the Gulf Coast and the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.
There was a lack of communication and support between emergency services, local councils and Transport for London (TfL), the London Assembly (LA) said.
The spokesperson added that contingency plans were in place for adverse events, including agreed diversionary routes and lines of communication with the public and emergency services.
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Connectivity: Ability to connect New Yorkers and enable communication, including for safety and emergency purposes.
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At the gathering Sunday, the coalition formed seven committees to tend to pressing matters, including emergency situations, refugees, the wounded, communication services for rebels, border crossings and the crisis in Ras al-Ain.
"The designated individual (no more than one per school) would then be authorized to keep a firearm locked in a secure place, and would have adequate communication to be alerted to an emergency in any part of the school, " the release said.
Codespear says the Michigan State Police will deploy its IP-based products for alert notifications and communication among state, county and municipal emergency managers and first responders.
By having background checked, trained and equipped volunteers we can provide a ready surge of manpower in an emergency, freeing up professional responders or assisting in certain specialties such as logistics or communication.
For example, the United States is working closely with Russia to reach an agreement that would establish links between our computer emergency response teams and our nuclear risk reduction centers to build cooperation and to set up lines of communication in the event of an alarming incident.
This real-time need for information rendered the traditional way of communication inadequate, causing gridlock in the city and citizens to be unaware of the proper emergency routes.
But delegates did begin to lay plans for cross-border communication and cooperation in the event of major meltdowns: work-arounds so commerce can continue and emergency services can be provided if systems collapse.
Aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended their efforts, denying that there were communication problems and pointing to the quick recovery of the region's transit system and rapid distribution of emergency supplies to hard-hit areas.
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