With all the new grant programs available to states and municipalities from FEMA, it’s becoming more and more important to understand what they require for participation in their…
In Kenner and Metairie, Louisiana, two tornados have touched down, causing a great deal of damage and knocking out power for more than 5,000 people Thankfully there was no loss…
As we saw yesterday at the University of Rhode Island, social media can push a story out to a huge number of people with incredible speed. Unfortunately, sometimes that story…
With tornado season beginning yesterday, tornado safety and knowledge is on the forefront of people’s minds. Roger Edwards, of the Storm Prediction Center, created a great FAQ regarding tornado forecasting, damage,…
Tornado season is here and ping4alerts! can help. Our app will give you alerts relevant to where you are, right on your smartphone. Download the app today for instant, relevant,…
Over the past week, the Ping4 Inc. team joined hundreds of emergency management professionals, law enforcement officers, and private sector support staff at the NEMA Mid-Year Leadership Conference. It was…
The Ping4 Inc. team had a great trip to Washington, DC this past week to talk to Emergency Management experts, public safety officials, and a few Senators and their staff…
Although the new IPAWS/WEA systems developed by FEMA provide a major opportunity for emergency managers and public safety agencies to communicate with the people they serve, they also present a…
Social media has revolutionized so many aspects of modern life and community, and it’s making life a little easier for budget-strapped police forces trying to execute their mission in difficult…