Response

Hawaii DMV – Emergency response exercise planned at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

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Emergency response exercise planned at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole by patricia KONA – The Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole will serve as the staging area for the Triennial Aircraft Disaster Exercise Thursday, November 16, 2017. The emergency response exercise is a mandatory certification requirement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) … Read more

North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: Traffic Incident Response Week and Bicycle Helmet Initiative

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This Week at NCDOT: Traffic Incident Response Week and Bicycle Helmet Initiative by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Traffic Incident Response Week Safety is always the top priority at the N.C. Department … Read more

Delaware DMV – DelDOT response to Hurricane Irene

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DelDOT response to Hurricane Irene by Dover — As the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues making preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, the public is advised that the storm is already having an impact on the state’s transportation system. “Although evacuation movements are proceeding smoothly – with only intermittent traffic backups reported to … Read more

District of Columbia DMV – I-95 Toll Workers Praised for Quick Response to Dangerous Crash

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I-95 Toll Workers Praised for Quick Response to Dangerous Crash by Newark — On Wednesday night March 16, around 7:30 pm, an out of control vehicle crashed into the I-95 Newark Toll Plaza. Two toll booths and two vehicles were severely damaged by the speeding vehicle. Despite multiple vehicle passengers being treated for injuries, and … Read more

Hawaii DMV – Hawaii Airport CONRAC projects receive strong bond rating in response to positive presentation by HDOT leadership

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Hawaii Airport CONRAC projects receive strong bond rating in response to positive presentation by HDOT leadership by shelly HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (“HDOT”) Airports Division recently received strong ratings of A+, A and A2 from Standard and Poor’s, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service, respectively for its Airport System Customer Facility Charge … Read more

North Carolina DMV – NCDOT Establishes Best Practices for Drone Use in Disaster Response

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NCDOT Establishes Best Practices for Drone Use in Disaster Response by RALEIGH – Whether conducting a search and rescue operation for a lost hiker or assisting public agencies during a major flood event, drones can play an essential role during emergency response. The N.C. Department of Transportation has established best practices and recommended policies for … Read more

North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: Integrating Drones into Emergency Response

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This Week at NCDOT: Integrating Drones into Emergency Response by RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in the department’s weekly newscast, NCDOT Now. NCDOT  Works to Integrate Drones into Emergency Response The department’s Division of Aviation recently collaborated with nearly … Read more

North Carolina DMV – NCDOT Works to Integrate Drones in Emergency Response

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NCDOT Works to Integrate Drones in Emergency Response by RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is exploring how to best implement unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, into future disaster relief efforts. The department’s Division of Aviation recently collaborated with nearly 50 state and local government agencies and industry researchers for a three-day workshop, which … Read more

North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: Snow and Ice Response

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This Week at NCDOT: Snow and Ice Response by RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in the department’s weekly newscast, N.C. Transportation Now. NCDOT Responds to Snow and Ice Nearly all 100 North Carolina counties received snow and ice earlier … Read more