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Jim McKay

Editor, Government Technology

Jim McKay is the editor of Emergency Management and on the Government Technology editorial team.

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How ChatGPT Could Help First Responders During a Disaster

Hurricane Harvey, which hit Houston in 2017, offers lessons in how AI might help citizens during large-scale weather events.

December 21, 2023
· Jim McKay
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Round Rock ISD Adopting Personal Safety App Across Student Population

“We were looking for an engagement platform to connect with the community in a way that would help us build trust and help protect the most vulnerable in our community,” said the district’s police chief.

August 30, 2023
· Jim McKay
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Agencies Must Protect ‘Crown Jewels’ from Cyber Attacks

State and local governments may not have a lot of money to spend on the personnel and expertise needed to combat the eventual attacks. Unfortunately, some agencies are lacking even when it comes to the basics of cyberdefense.

May 19, 2023
· Jim McKay
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Web Tool Enables Faster Mental Health Care

First responders are using an app to help them when faced with a person needing these services.

November 22, 2022
· Jim McKay