As more facts about carbon emissions’ affect on climate change become known and as fuel prices fluctuate, more municipalities are considering renewable sources of energy for city operations. One way some cities and towns are doing this is by the … Continue reading →
The city of El Paso, Texas, will soon be repurposing treated wastewater to usable drinking water through a process called advanced purification. The project is designed in an effort to conserve precious water resources in the desert environment, as well … Continue reading →
After the local Walmart moved to a different location within the city, McAllen, Texas, was left with a vacant big-box store. In 2007, a citywide survey was done on the vacant space and the direction the city wanted to go … Continue reading →
Not everyone can rush into a burning building or confront armed robbers. It takes a special sort of person to enter the public safety arena. Finding those people is proving to be a challenge for departments of all different sizes … Continue reading →
Closed for over 10 years, Pleasant Hill, Iowa’s, White Water University is an anomaly. The water park’s colorful, vacant slides and empty cement swimming pools should be a symbol of local urban decay. Yet, the small town is thriving. And … Continue reading →
North America’s largest EMS conference and trade show takes place October 16th through the 20th in Las Vegas. October 10, 2017 – This year, over 5,300 people from 44 countries are expected to attend EMS World Expo at the Las … Continue reading →
When a disaster strikes in your area — either manmade or natural — it can be a godsend to have the speedy assistance of other cities or counties in your state, thanks to a mutual aid network that specializes in … Continue reading →
As contaminants and nutrient control in water systems become common issues in cities and counties around the country, more and more municipalities are looking into decentralized wastewater treatment system options. While there are a number of reasons as to why … Continue reading →
Bike share programs are sweeping the nation as a more active and healthy way to get around without having to bring a bicycle. These programs allow both residents and visitors to rent a bike for recreation, sightseeing, errands and the … Continue reading →
Kürt Blomquist | Guest columnist Public Works Director/Emergency Management Director, Keene, N.H. Your bank sends you notıces over your phone, your teenage children live on social media and even the president of the United States tweets. If you are sitting … Continue reading →
