Small but mighty fire district excels at community engagement
Jackie Vaughn has been serving the Lockwood Fire Protection District, in the tiny town of Volcano, California, for more than 20 years.
Humboldt Bay Water saves time, strengthens culture while remote
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District had wanted an internal staff site for years, but when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred it became critical that they tackle the project right..
Philomath Fire and Rescue upgrades to 21st century technology
In 2019, wildfires across the west coast brought attention to local fire departments and districts, putting a spotlight on outreach and effective communication to protect the..
How one special district got communication right during covid
I want to share a story from the Carmel Area Wastewater District - a story that highlights the amazing work special districts do behind the scenes, as well as the great job..
Community Services District uses upgraded technology to save thousands
Twain Harte CSD plays a big role in their community by providing a variety of essential services, however finding an efficient way to communicate with the public wasn’t always..
Special districts: let’s be amazing, together
Streamline is the only company in the world building online tools just for special districts. Why is that?
Disaster Planning phase 4: Recovery
Recovery is defined as the actions taken to return the community to normal following a disaster. Repairing, replacing, or rebuilding property are examples of recovery.
Introduction to Disaster Planning
The need for special districts to plan for unforeseen events has become more obvious than ever before. Whether it’s a threat from a pandemic that forces people to work from home,..
Disaster Planning phase 3: Response
Response is defined as the actions taken to save lives and prevent further damage in a disaster or emergency situation. Response is putting preparedness plans into action...
Disaster Planning phase 2: Preparedness
Preparedness takes the form of plans or procedures designed to save lives and to minimize damage when an emergency occurs. This is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing,..