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Johnson County EMA learned why mitigation plans are vital in 2008. And a lot has changed since then.

Johnson County EMA learned why mitigation plans are vital in 2008. And a lot has changed since then.

March 22, 2021

A severe flood in 2008 washed away roads, dams, and bridges in Johnson County, leaving many homeowners with nothing.

Steuben County health leaders see benefits of getting outside help with COVID testing

Steuben County health leaders see benefits of getting outside help with COVID testing

February 15, 2021

Steuben Co. officials weren’t going to hire outside help for their COVID test sites. But the cost/benefits quickly changed minds.

Noble County was planning for an emergency. Then COVID-19 happened.

Noble County was planning for an emergency. Then COVID-19 happened.

January 20, 2021

Noble County was preparing for an emergency. Then COVID-19 struck. See how VPC transitioned seamlessly from planning to execution in the rural northeast Indiana county.

How Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training helps healthcare workers during COVID-19

How Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training helps healthcare workers during COVID-19

November 12, 2020

CISM is usually intended to help medical professionals in a sudden emergency. But what if the emergency lasts for months and not hours?

12 of the best, free downloads for cybersecurity planners and preparation

12 of the best, free downloads for cybersecurity planners and preparation

October 27, 2020

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. These 12 free reports, factsheets, planners, and slide decks are a great way for you or your IT teams to think about your preparedness.

When more people return to work, are we at a higher or lower risk of workplace violence?

When more people return to work, are we at a higher or lower risk of workplace violence?

October 19, 2020

It’s been a rough mental health year for a lot of people. Americans who have suffered job losses or strained wages are at additional stress. So what happens when all those workers return to the workplace?

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