Year: 2007
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DHS: DHS Announces $29.1 Million Available For National Preparedness Training Initiatives
Just might apply for this: DHS: DHS Announces $29.1 Million Available For National Preparedness Training Initiatives The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the availability today of $29.1 million to eligible state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, national associations, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector businesses as a part…
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Volunteers in Police Service VIPS – Resources
Here’s a set of videos and other materials I found via the Official Chicago Police Blog and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Volunteers in Police Service VIPS – Resources Volunteers in Police Service: The Executive Perspective (7 minutes) Introducing Volunteer Activities to Law Enforcement (12 minutes) Introducing Law Enforcement Volunteerism to the Community…
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Virginia Tech Massacre & Emergency Communications
God bless the dead at Virginia Tech and the people who love them. Some thoughts: Text messaging is the best possible communication tool in the event of a fast-moving emergency. Email is good, but text messaging is better— immediate push, more mobile to get info where it’s needed, and the devices are ubiquitous Loosely coupled,…
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Cellphone Micro Fund-Raising is a Good Idea
The idea of sending microdonations to the Red Cross in times of disaster is a great idea. If you want to donate $5, along you have to do is send a text message to 24357 and it happens automatically. “Consumer group” Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights has a problem with it because it doesn’t…
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850 N. Lake Shore Dr. [Lake Shore Athletic Club building]
Permit #: 100173250 Applicant: Brandenburg Industrial Service Company Owner: Northwestern University Permit Description: 16-story steel frame, brick and stone building with 6-story steel and brick portion. Demolition of building above grade, retain foundations. Status (if applicable): 90-day hold set to expire on 7/16/2007; hold extended to 9/14/2007; hold extended to 12/13/2007; hold extended to 1/14/08;…