In response to the growing threat of wildfires, the current administration assembled Governors from Western states, Cabinet officials, and various partners on June 30th, 2021.They discussed ways to protect communities across the country from wildfires and their devastating impacts by strengthening fire prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response efforts, including a need to enhance our utilization of data and technology to protect commu...

Webinar topics include: Overview of GPO procurement vehicles Guest panelist from FedEx Office to discuss how the GPOExpress program can work for you Quantity and delivery schedule considerations The webinar will include a Q&A. For more information, email nam@gpo.gov or call (202) 512-1904.

As the U.S. declared a public health emergency on Feb. 3, 2020, COVID related cases surpassed 9,800 around the world quickly becoming a pandemic by March 11, 2020, which the World Health Organization declared (source: https://www.ajmc.com/view/a-timeline-of-covid19-developments-in-2020). Thus, the CARES Act was established on March 27, 2020, with a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. The CARES Act provided direct payments to Americans to cov...

Our second annual event is now transitioning to digital, where public communicators across the United States can learn the best social media strategies that are working right now. Get a handle on 2020 and learn from your peers on how to confidently communicate with the public you serve. S4SCON is a fully interactive experience where attendees can engage with speakers and other participants!

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. This event defines and showcases the global commercial UAV industry, with a special focus on solutions in the Americas region and a glimpse into the world of urban air mobility. It has shown consistent growth for 5 straight years, with 3,000+ attendees projected in 2019 and a record 188 exhibiting companies. It moves to much larger...

Join Your Peers Online at the Premier Social Media Event for Public Safety Professionals and First Responders 2 days, 15 sessions, a fresh perspective on social media- a can't miss virtual conference! We bring over 10 years of experience to social media education. That means you can count on a vetted, specially curated series of sessions and seasoned, experienced speakers to tackle topics that have the biggest impact on your agency or departme...

Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism, Security, and Communication Radiological emergency planning is used to mitigate the effects of events such as a release at a nuclear power plant, the detonation of an improvised nuclear device, or an explosion involving a radiological dispersal device (dirty bomb). While these types of emergencies are rare, they have the potential for devastating and widespread harm. Minimizing the likelihood of harm...

The financial impact of the coronavirus has been felt by some more than others; however, no one has been left untouched. While there are signs of recovery, many of us are still struggling to manage the impact of this pandemic. But, there are actions we can take today to help. Plus, this time in history presents an opportunity for all of us to take stock of our financial position, assess the impact the coronavirus has had on our goals, and impl...

Join us for a discussion with Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan about Covid-19 impacts on the trade and travel industries and how emerging tech can help address the current crisis and prepare for future challenges. To be the first to know about Dcode events, sign up for our newsletter at dcode.co/subscribe.

The way government agencies work has dramatically shifted in the last few months as the coronavirus has swept the globe. Some agencies have shuttered their offices, while agencies such as the IRS, the Social Security Administration and, in many states, the Department of Motor Vehicles have all closed their doors to the public. Meanwhile, telework and digital services have taken center stage. How have government and industry worked together to...