Month: April 2007

Here’s a primary example of Open Source Homeland— private citizens collecting public data to fill information gaps in government data using inexpensive technology and social networking methodology: Who is Sick? is a Google Maps mashup of illness symptoms: Runny nose (Stuffy nose/Sneeze/Allergies) Cough (Sore throat) Fever (Chills) Head ache (Dizzy) Muscle ache (Body ache/Tired) Stomach…

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…

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…

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,…