Thinking Forward: An Internet of Things Primer for Emergency Managers

The Internet of Things (IoT) has progressively become a nexus of communication and information sharing, producing new opportunities for emergency management practitioners. However, in leveraging the IoT, practitioners must consider the implications of privacy protection versus national security. In this article, Dr. Andrew Coffey provides key examples of how the IoT could transform the practice of emergency management in the United States.

Authored by: Andrew Coffey, Ph.D, IEM Senior Analyst
Date: 10-2015

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