Emergency Management
The CPWA Board of Directors recently provided written comments to the consultation on a governance framework for a Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN). Those comments addressed three themes: Priorities…
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Dear Public Works First Responders and APWA Members, APWA continues to monitor the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We are hearing members’ stories about how they and their families…
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The American Public Works Association shares the concerns of many members and the public regarding the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the Gulf Coast and Southeastern states. On behalf of…
Read MoreNew Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed legislation into law that formally recognizes public works professionals as first responders. Senate Bill 325, which had bipartisan support, defines first responders and…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release H.R. 422 acknowledges public works emergency responders Washington D.C.—The U.S. House has received a bipartisan resolution supporting National Public Works Week. The proposal, sponsored by Minnesota Rep.…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Emergency management, transportation, water resiliency remain top focus areas Washington D.C.—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals today said its membership wants Congress to focus on…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals and the Federal Emergency Management Agency today signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to advance FEMA’s mission and…
Read MoreMark Ray, P.E. Director of Public Works, City of Crystal, MN In May 2019, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reached out to the American Public Works Association to aid…
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