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Beyond silos: The pitfalls of data silos for emergency management

Emergency management strategies have been hindered by silos since long before the recent focus on big data. In order to better contextualize the effects of information silos on public safety efforts, we’ll explore the harms that silos pose to each of the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Someone surveys the remains of their family's home in Santa Rosa, California following the 2017 Tubbs Fire. More than 4,600 homes were destroyed in the fire.

Top 3 steps to fireproof your home from wildfires

While COVID-19 has taken priority in our news outlets, now is the time to take action and consider your own emergency response. These three tips will help you prepare your home for wildfire season.