TOP HEADLINES Drones Become Part of Local U.S. Responses to COVID-19 A number of U.S. police departments have utilized drones as part of their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, though public safety agencies differ in the way they employ the emerging technology. READ MORE Multi-Channel Communication Key to Transit Crisis Response As the novel coronavirus continues to batter the U.S., transit agencies are searching for ways to reach riders and staff. Despite sweeping ridership declines, many frontline health workers rely on transit services. READ MORE Cities Deploy Rapid Digital Inclusion Efforts Amid Crisis Cities across the country are trying to get more of their citizens access to the Internet during the COVID-19 crisis, with essential services such as medicine and education moving online as residents stay home. READ MORE Leading in a Crisis: The Mega-Challenge of Coordination With many layers of leadership and various responding agencies, making sure crisis response efforts are tightly coordinated is critical. Here is some guidance on how to keep stakeholders working in tandem. READ MORE How to Harness Technology to Protect Citizens (Contributed) Government has many options for keeping Americans safe while helping the economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three core strategies, involving existing technologies, that can make a huge difference. READ MORE |