The tri-state measure will use uniform parameters and messaging on highways, airports, websites and social media across the three states. The three states will also ask hotels to communicate the 14-day quarantine to guests. Keep Reading
A Government Accountability Office review has found that the differing cybersecurity requirements across federal agencies costs states additional time and money, which could detract from security efforts. Keep Reading
Dozens of jurisdictions across the country imposed curfews and National Guard units have been activated in 15 states and D.C. Keep Reading
The FAA has granted Novant Health a waiver to begin operation, which is being launched as part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program. Keep Reading
In an examination of U.S. state governments and health departments, Proofpoint uncovered that 44 percent of these entities do not have a published DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) record. Keep Reading
Cash-short state and local governments are pleading with Congress to send them funds to shore up their cybersecurity as hackers look to exploit the crisis by targeting overwhelmed government offices. Keep Reading
The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services has released a report on the use of drones by police as well as the threat posed by malicious drones. Keep Reading
UPDATE: As we enter week 10 of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are hopeful signs our nation is moving in the right direction. At the same time, there is significant need for another influx of emergency relief funding. Keep Reading
Coronavirus surge, social distancing are impacting efforts to combat diseases such as West Nile Virus as summer comes. Keep Reading
The Vermont State Legislature has deployed an Everbridge platform to facilitate remote voting by state lawmakers in order to keep legislators, reporters, and Statehouse staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
“This infusion of additional funding into the nation’s public health infrastructure will strengthen our capacity to implement tried and true containment measures,” said CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D. Keep Reading
PAE has been chosen by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to mobilize the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta as an Alternative Care Site to provide treatment for COVID-19 patients. Keep Reading
Ian Goldstein talks with NACCHO Chief of Programs and Services Dr. Oscar Alleyne about his time in the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Emergency Operations Center. Keep Reading
The whole of government approach to battling the coronavirus pandemic requires the services of government contractors to keep things running and help keep America safe. Keep Reading
Bill includes nearly $340 million in support for state and local governments, and more than $153 billion for public health. Keep Reading
Now more than ever, we must work as a team to deliver locally executed, state-managed, and federally supported solutions on behalf of the American people. Keep Reading
Federalism is getting a workout in an unanticipated context as old as the nation itself: response to an epidemic. Keep Reading
PSA is centered around a tragic but realistic scenario that plays out on camera as agency representatives explain the importance of reporting wary behavior. Keep Reading
Bill would create a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee to help inform CISA on what jurisdictions need to help protect themselves from breaches. Keep Reading
Chad Wolf said last week that New Yorkers are no longer eligible for trusted traveler programs because of the state’s new law that allows driver’s license access to all regardless of immigration status. Keep Reading