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Local govs need a helping hand from states to build climate resiliency
November 06, 2023 | News, ManagementNorth Carolina offers technical assistance to help local leaders assess their communities’ climate vulnerabilities and develop sustainable solutions.
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‘Tripledemic’ dashboards set health agencies up for flu season
November 03, 2023 | News, ManagementCOVID, influenza and RSV—oh my! Fall and winter bring an increase in respiratory illnesses, so state health departments are revamping their COVID dashboards for enhanced insights into their communities’ health.
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Why some schools are halting Halloween celebrations
October 30, 2023 | News, ManagementConcerns that some students may feel excluded from Halloween celebrations has prompted some districts to move celebrations outside of school hours.
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4 questions to ask before sharing constituent data
October 27, 2023 | News, Digital GovernmentAs more Americans grow concerned about how their personal data is being used and shared, a new report offers state and local agencies tips on how to handle it responsibly in order to avoid further eroding trust.
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Drones spot energy leaks to boost building efficiency
October 23, 2023 | News, InfrastructureNew York City is exploring how drones equipped with thermal cameras and lidar can better identify flaws in exterior walls and roofs that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Researchers demo geotargeted wildfire alerts sent to vehicles
June 29, 2023 | News, Public SafetyThe Department of Homeland Security is testing how remote sensors and public warning systems can deliver timely, actionable wildfire alerts to the public.
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Drones enlisted for real-time monitoring of public events
June 28, 2023 | News, Public SafetyAs Illinois residents enjoy outdoor summer events, a new law allows public safety agencies to use drones to protect the public from potential threats.
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Outdated flood data could drown out actual infrastructure needs
June 27, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsHistorical data fails to capture current flooding conditions, which could steer communities in the wrong direction when trying to plan and recover from weather events.
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Dangerous driving, poorly designed roadways accelerate pedestrian traffic deaths
June 22, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsDespite just over half of states seeing a decrease in pedestrian traffic deaths in 2022, the number of fatalities nationwide continues to creep up, a new report finds.
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Data for safely routing carbon-capture pipelines
June 07, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe National Energy Technology Laboratory is developing data tools for state and local agencies making pipeline routing decisions for carbon capture and storage projects.