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Mar 10 2015

NISC-Sponsored Information Sharing Workshop Held in Charlotte, NC

G&H facilitated a NISC-sponsored workshop in Charlotte, NC as part of the NISC Local First Responder Project. The meeting included 20 participants from local and state government agencies and the private sector.  

Feb 27 2015

G&H Leadership Team Attending Esri Partner Conference

From March 7 to 10, members of the G&H leadership team will attend Esri’s annual Partner Conference. At this annual meeting of Esri partners, the G&H team will learn more about GIS strategies that can reshape communities. G&H is devoted to making communities more resilient and we look forward to collaborating with others committed to improving decision making through enhanced situational awareness and smart GIS solutions. 

Feb 27 2015

CAPSTONE-14 After Action Video Released

CUSEC's CAPSTONE-14 earthquake exercise was the largest event of its kind. This video captures the purpose and outcomes of the exercise in the words of its participants. 

Oct 1 2014

Crowd-sourcing Improves Emergency Managers’ Ability to Protect against Storm Surge

A new app crowd-sources flooding data to improve preparedness for storm surge, empowering individuals to strengthen their communities' resiliency.  

Sep 26 2014

FirstNet Moves Forward: RFI and Fiscal 2015 Budget Released

The RFI is intended to ensure FirstNet’s objectives are in line with legal requirements and technical capabilities. The budget approved by the FirstNet board allocates $120 million, mainly to be spent on the implementation of a comprehensive RFP process.  

Sep 22 2014

3 Days of Training, Workshops & Hackathons on Wearables + the Internet of Things in DC

Every second 80 new devices connect to the internet. What do you know about the emerging trends of wearable devices and the internet of things? 

Sep 10 2014

VIISE Situation Room Recognized with Governor’s Award

The Commonwealth of Virginia recently recognized G&H technology, the VIISE Situation Room, with a Governor’s Technology Award. The Charlottesville Fire Department was the lead local agency using the VIISE to leverage existing data, share information, and make more effective decisions- all in a way that has never been done before. 

Sep 10 2014

International Disaster Conference 2015 Announces Call for Papers

The International Disaster Conference & Expo (IDCE) is currently accepting papers for its annual conference program, taking place February 10-12, 2015 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Papers should address topics relevant to emergency management, homeland security, first response, loss mitigation, business continuity, restoration and remediation, and all disciplines falling within the disaster preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation cycle. 

Aug 7 2014

G&H Supports the NISC at White House Event

On July 29, oh behalf of the NISC, our team co-facilitated a workshop at the White House that explored how social media can be used to improve situational awareness and emergency response efforts. 

Jul 8 2014

Social Media Bill Moves to House Floor

This bill, sponsored by Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN), amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and legislates the existence of the Virtual Social Media Working Group 

Jul 3 2014

New Social Media Resource: Using Social Networking in University Emergency Communications

A paper by Sara Estes Cohen, MPP, examines the communication strategies leveraged by universities in emergency situations. 

Jul 3 2014

Virtual Social Media Working Group Report Released

The much-anticipated Virtual Social Media Working Group (VSMWG) report, Using Social Media for Enhanced Situaitional Awareness and Decision Support, was released on July 1.