destruction (Zimmermann, 2012). Communication failures during Hurricane Katrina caused undue death and destruction in the areas affected, while creating more challenges for the first responders. Millions of people who lived along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans were left homeless and approximately 1, 836 people died in the hurricane and the flooding that occurred afterwards (Zimmermann, 2012). Hurricane Katrina destroyed the majority of the core communications infrastructure throughout the Gulf
Communication and Crisis Health Care Communication Strategies HCS 320 April 14, 2013 Communication and Crisis Today our community is presented with a problem that will require communication between several internal and external avenues to help resolve the water contamination in the Eugene-Springfield area. I am Shellie Cobbs, Director of the Regional Emergency Management Office, and I will be addressing the media on the procedures to be used in running the crisis communication efforts in
Motorola Solutions, Inc. is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider. Motorola was a giant in the mobile industry, however, it has returned to its roots of providing communications equipment for public safety. Motorola sold its enterprise unite in 2014, which consisted of mobile computers, tables, and barcode scanners, and focuses on its public safety and commercial customers. Today, Motorola designs, and makes two-way radio systems, wireless broadband products used
and local responsibility. However, the growing threat of bioterrorism has highlighted the importance of a strong public health infrastructure to the nation’s homeland security and has focused increased attention on the preparedness of the public health system (Frist, 2011). Since the 2001 anthrax attacks Congress has passed new legislation to increase the strength of the nation’s public health system thus the funding has also rapidly increased to meet the potential demand. There is an ongoing debate
Communications Methods Shawnita Robinson HCS/320 July 8, 2013 Teresa Shook, MS, RT Abstract This paper will address different types of communication methods for a national drug manufacturer who has reports of significant negative effects caused by one of the medications that is used by a significant population. This paper will identify the advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media for health care communication and the effects of HIPAA and other regulations
commissioners were all smiles as the conversion from a patched-together public safety communications system to the state’s Multi-Agency Radio Communications System took another step forward Thursday. The process has been a methodical one, which has included finding the right 9-1-1 backbone system, evaluating whether it was better to upgrade the existing communications system or be part of an existing one; what types of radios to use; and what kind of dispatching console. Many people throughout the
line of work, when is the line between protecting the public and protecting public employees crossed – and who is responsible when that line is crossed? On June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) of 20 elite firefighters, lost their lives battling the Yarnell Hill Fire near Yarnell, Arizona. An initial investigation conducted by the Arizona State Forestry Division (ASFD) found some communication problems but overall declared the Yarnell Hill Fire
Emerging Wireless Technologies A look into the future of wireless communications – beyond 3G Forward: The Public Safety Wireless Network (PSWN) Program is conducting an ongoing assessment of advancements in the wireless communications industry. The scope of this assessment is to identify emerging wireless services and technologies for potential public safety use in the near future and beyond. This particular document is the first of a series of emerging wireless technologies studies. This study
Cell phones and the internet will quickly become useless. This leaves Amateur Radios as the most reliable form of communication in a disaster. Amateur Radios, also known as ham radios, are able to work on a frequency that cannot be taken down due to towers falling or electricity failing. Through these, you can communicate with other groups that are functioning far away from you. There is also a list of emergency radio frequencies that are extremely useful in case of a disaster. For example, frequency
Running Head: Tech/Comm. In Criminal Justice Technology and Communication in Today’s Criminal Justice System Shante Needham University of Phoenix Online CJA / 363 Interpersonal Communication Professor Stewart Stanfield February 8, 2010 Law enforcement and the criminal justice system depend upon technology to carry out their many demands. Many programs are created to ensure the security and effectiveness of the criminal justice system while improving the technological capacities of local