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Candidates Announced For 2016 ASPA Leadership Roles

By PA TIMES online September 22, 2015 The 2015 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for election to the ASPA National Council and vice president.  The…

None Shall Pass

None Shall Pass

Why is it so difficult to pass a budget? Several states, including Pennsylvania, failed to reach an agreement by the end of the fiscal year. With a possible federal government…

The Role of Local Officials in Emergency Management

Communities across the U.S. are susceptible to many types of disasters and emergencies. Recent examples have pushed local communities to prepare in advance, incorporating careful planning and communication. However, clearly…

SNAP and E-Government: Do States Understand the Implications?

SNAP and E-Government: Do States Understand the Implications?

Public agencies are increasingly utilizing electronic technologies to serve citizens. The use of automation in the Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) provides an interesting example of e-government in use for…

Putting Techno-Fun in Public Service

Putting Techno-Fun in Public Service

Using technology to advance of public service would appear to be 21st century appropriate. However, the public sector often addresses the use of technology only if funding is targeted or…

Geographic Information System’s Role in Decision-Making

Geographic information systems (GIS) have evolved rapidly to find applications beyond its intended purpose of solving spatial problems. Although use and implementation of GIS comes with a hefty financial investment…

2016 Founders’ Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications

By PA TIMES online September 18, 2015 The ASPA Founders’ Fellows program recognizes outstanding students and new professionals (within three years of their graduation) in the field of public service…

Emergency Preparedness in the Digital Age

Emergency Preparedness in the Digital Age

When we think of emergency preparedness, we first think of natural disasters, FEMA or the U.S. military. Cyber security is a major public policy issue, but it is overlooked when…

The Unexpected Public Health Emergency

The Unexpected Public Health Emergency

Emergency managers and public health administrators are charged with identifying and predicting the threats and hazards that have the greatest probability of affecting their local jurisdiction. However, very few might…

When Disaster Hits, Are We Ready?

When Disaster Hits, Are We Ready?

Hurricane Katrina and Sept. 11 were unforeseen tragedies. Our nation had no profound emergency prepared plans for these types of events. This forced our government and leaders to examine how…

Terrorism Emergency Preparedness Policies in Texas School Districts

The growing incidents of terrorism demand compliance and continuous improvements with emergency management laws to keep schools safe. School districts in North Texas used mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery to…

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