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Episode 73: Lost in the Mountains of Michigan: FirstNet's essential role in search and rescue

When an eight-year-old boy went missing in Michigan's sprawling Porcupine Mountains, an extensive search and rescue operation was initiated. Darian Reed, President of Superior Search and Rescue, shared that broadband and data service support from FirstNet was pivotal in successfully and safely recovering the child.

Episode 71: Emergency Planning for Natural Disasters: Redefining Readiness in Macon-Bibb, Georgia

Macon Bibb County, Georgia is redefining they way it prepares for disasters and major events each day. Spencer Hawkins, Emergency Management Director for the Macon-Bibb County government discusses the county’s plans for facing all types of issues including hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and other major weather events. The Emergency Management team also works tirelessly to ensure all stakeholders in the area work on integrated communications when they approach disasters including local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and secondary users like public works.

FirstNet Authority Emergency Management Facilitated Discussion with IAEM Region 1

Join IAEM Region 1 and the FirstNet Authority for a half day seminar and "quasi tabletop" on September 12 at University of New England (UNE) in Biddeford, Maine.

Please direct any questions to IAEM Region 1 President, Taylor Frizzell, at IAEM.R1@iaem.com. Additional information will be provided via email prior to the session. 

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