From A Vacant, City-Owned Lot To Chicago’s First Indigenous Garden
Next City
AUGUST 22, 2022
Chicago’s Native youth are reclaiming a contaminated, city-owned lot as part of a grassroots Indigenous land restoration movement.
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FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Funding
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 22, 2022
Taking the money means dancing to the federal tune.
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How to write an LOI that opens doors
Professional Grant Writer
AUGUST 22, 2022
LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal. The post How to write an LOI that opens doors appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Disinformation Messaging Shifting to Food Shortages
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AUGUST 22, 2022
Every crisis is a disinformation opportunity!
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.
Across the Country, Local Public Safety Agencies Detail Value of FirstNet Adoption
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2022
The First Responder Network Authority recently released an annual report to Congress for 2021, titled “A Decade of Accomplishments,” revealing the rapid adoption by first responders of its namesake dedicated public safety network. In fiscal year 2021, the FirstNet Authority reports, FirstNet adoption had spread to 18,500 public safety agencies, up from 2,500 in fiscal year 2018, its first year of widespread availability.
The Complete List of the Most Ideal Length for Each of Your Library Promotional Tactics
Super Library Marketing
AUGUST 22, 2022
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. For many of us, a hamburger is a delicious sandwich, no matter where you get it. No one can mess them up. But there are things you can do to make your hamburger exceptional. For me, that means the addition of bacon, cheese, and avocado. I’ll still eat and thoroughly enjoy the hamburger if those ingredients aren’t available.
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Learning from disasters.
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How to Capture Community Feedback with Online Tools
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It’s no secret that community feedback is valuable. Capturing it is the tricky part. Citizens have their own goals and deadlines, so you need to develop an unbiased feedback model that gives people ample opportunity to share their insights with you. Interactions between people and the commingling of their ideas are a real source of. The post How to Capture Community Feedback with Online Tools appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Perspectives on model risk management of cybersecurity solutions in banking
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AUGUST 22, 2022
The sooner banks start their journey and establish an effective approach to model risk management of cybersecurity solutions, the quicker they will be able to manage risk and establish controls.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
Colorado county recovering from cyberattack
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AUGUST 22, 2022
Fremont County government systems were impacted by what officials called a “cybersecurity event,” which forced the closure of offices and took some services offline.
Building resilience: The history and future of US crisis management
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AUGUST 22, 2022
The crisis management community has made great progress on building resilience in the past two decades, but much work remains to prepare for a future of more frequent and damaging disasters.
Virtual Workshop on First Responder Resilience and Behavioral Health
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 22, 2022
The stresses of COVID-19 have impacted first responders.
Banking on growth: Ensuring the future prosperity of Japan
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AUGUST 22, 2022
Following the launch of Japan’s national strategy to revitalize growth, Japanese banks have renewed opportunities to become engines of prosperity by playing various roles in support of growth.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
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More than half of OT cyber threats used USB drives, report finds
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AUGUST 22, 2022
Researchers found that malware on USB devices is at a “dangerously high level,” threatening industrial and operational networks.
Target net zero: A journey to decarbonizing the public sector
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AUGUST 22, 2022
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An Active 2022 Hurricane Season Is Still Possible
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AUGUST 22, 2022
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Data Literacy: A Competency for Government Transparency
GovLoop
AUGUST 22, 2022
The returns from investing in data literacy are bountiful. A Forrester report in 2022 found that data training improves retention and employee happiness, and significantly enhances innovation, customer experience, decision-making and more. However, it isn’t only these organizational efficiencies that make data literacy worthwhile. Fostering data acumen is tied to the core mission of government agencies: serving constituents.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
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AUGUST 22, 2022
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CISA's cyber info sharing program didn't always deliver, watchdog says
GCN
AUGUST 22, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency did not always provide more than 300 participants of a public-private cyber threat partnership with actionable information to address potential vulnerabilities, according to an oversight report.
Bug Hunters Wanted: Bounty Programs Prove Fruitful for DHS, DOD
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2022
After a variety of successful bug-hunting pilot programs, the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security are boosting efforts to find and fix bugs throughout their digital infrastructure. Launched in December 2021, the first phase of the Hack DHS program found more than 122 vulnerabilities, 27 that were critical. DHS awarded $125,000 to participants who found the bugs.
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
Enabling secure mission success with Wickr RAM in Department of Defense Cloud One
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AUGUST 22, 2022
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the availability of Wickr RAM (Recall, Alert and Messaging) to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) through Cloud One , which is a cloud hosting infrastructure and service. Wickr RAM is an end-to-end encrypted full suite collaboration application built for the warfighter. It is available on AWS GovCloud (US) and can support workloads up to Impact Level 5.
Streamlining Constituent Services 2022: Examples & Helpful Tips
GovPilot
AUGUST 22, 2022
Most (if not all) local government departments interact with constituents every day, especially when it comes to accepting and processing various applications, inspections, or document requests. Yet, far too many local governments have slow-moving, inefficient constituent services that negatively impact constituent-government relations, slow the response and processing time for critical services like permit applications, business registrations, and inspections., and cost governments far too much
Episode 217: Can we restore trust in the government?
FedHeads
AUGUST 22, 2022
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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?
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The SMART Approach to Writing Your Proposal
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As we continue with the SMART approach, it’s key to note that relevancy and timeliness are also critical to the success of any proposal. Funders base their decision on granting funds to the applicants that tell a compelling story through the written proposal that matches the funders focus area. The SMART objectives discussed previously were to be as specific as possible, provide a measurable outcome and impact, and achieve a goal.
New semiconductor law aims to create ‘Silicon Valleys’ across US
GCN
AUGUST 22, 2022
$10 billion in funding will go to support 20 research hubs with a third of them set to be in small or rural communities.
CFP: Collaborations and Outreach for Student Success: Initiatives for College and Small University Libraries (ACRL Publication)
A Library Writer's Blog
AUGUST 22, 2022
Call for Proposals Collaborations and Outreach for Student Success: Initiatives for College and Small University Libraries Editors Camille Abdeljawad, Assistant Professor & Instruction & Outreach Librarian, Park University Danielle Theiss, Assistant Professor & Director of Library, Academic, and Career Success Services, Park University Publisher Association of College & Research Libraries We are excited to invite innovative, creative, and practical chapter proposals for our upcom
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