James Hamilton

Dad, Emergency Manager, Firefighter/EMT/HAZMAT Tech, SAR Tech. Interests in Public Safety Tech, Photography & Cloud. Opinions are own.

[James Hamilton @Disaster_Guy]

Anyone know of an effort to develop an active fork of Teams EOC since it’s been abandoned and open sourced?

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Just after midnight, a pair of American Airlines flights with the same call sign were on the same frequency near Phoenix. Call sign confusion has resulted in previous incidents, but thankfully ATC and the pilots were able to resolve the situation. https://t.co/D3pBS430Ev

[Governor Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan]

Last night, beginning at around 9:45 pm, I personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above my residence in Davidsonville, Maryland (25 miles from our nation’s capital). I observed the activity for approximately 45 minutes.

Like many who have observed these drones, I do not know if this increasing activity over our skies is a threat to public safety or national security. But the public is growing increasingly concerned and frustrated with the complete lack of transparency and the dismissive attitude of the federal government. The government has the ability to track these from their point of origin but has mounted a negligent response. People are rightfully clamoring for answers, but aren’t getting any.

We are being told that neither the White House, the military, the FBI, or Homeland Security have any idea what they are, where they came from, or who has launched or is controlling them–and that they pose no threat.

That response is entirely unacceptable. I join with the growing bipartisan chorus of leaders demanding that the federal government immediately address this issue. The American people deserve answers and action now.

[James Hamilton @Disaster_Guy]

Bill introduced to Congress to bring @NatlParkService into NextGen 9-1-1 ecosystem. Our national parks will benefit significantly in terms of visitor safety. https://t.co/yOgpmEHDEj
#SaferParksAct #NG911

[Speaker Mike Johnson @SpeakerJohnson]

When Congress asked President Washington to declare America's first NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER & THANKSGIVING, his proclamation of Nov. 26, 1789, noted "it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor."

We do well to remember that today.

Have a happy, blessed #Thanksgiving.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." Psalm 118:1

[Spencer Smith 🇺🇸🇰🇪🇩🇴 @BroSpencer]

Just got off the phone a Pastor in the midst of the flooding in TN/NC. He is in one of the most devastated locations. He verified a few things about the situation:
- Almost all help is being done by private citizens, mainly churches.
- Private helicopters are flying in the vast majority of the supplies.
- Local Sheriffs are telling people to feel free to defend their property from looters by whatever means they have. 🔫
- WROL (Without Rule of Law) is happening in some areas, which means looting, robbing, and etc.
- FEMA's involvement has seriously complicated the rescue efforts.
- Local Sheriffs have threatened to arrest FEMA workers if they hinder rescue and aid work.
- The response to this tragedy has been massive and overwhelming. All from private individuals and local Churches.

Pray for these people!

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

SpaceX engineers are trying to deliver Starlink terminals & supplies to devastated areas in North Carolina right now and @FEMA is both failing to help AND won’t let others help. This is unconscionable!!

They just took this video a few hours ago, where you can see the level of devastation: roads, houses, electricity, water supply and ground Internet connections completely destroyed.

@FEMA wouldn’t let them land to deliver critical supplies … my blood is boiling …

[James Hamilton @Disaster_Guy]

I hate to be that guy but while @ATT lobbies to get 4.9Ghz public safety spectrum given to them under @FirsNetGov they are now on yet another nationwide outage. The NPSBN and Public Safety deserve better.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

I love when people complain about Twitter … on Twitter 🤣🤣

[Maryland DNR @MarylandDNR]

Maryland experienced an earthquake at 11:49pm last night. Magnitude of the earthquake at its epicenter is calculated to be 2.0. Epicenter is calculated to be 2.9 miles East-SE of Sykesville & 6.3 miles west of Randallstown & depth of the earthquake is 4 km https://t.co/fOasbABIUg

[Defending Education @DefendingEd]

BREAKING: It appears that the Biden Administration did in fact mobilize FBI counterterrorism resources to investigate parents for expressing protected political speech at school board meetings.

This directly contradicts AG Merrick Garland's sworn testimony.

[James Hamilton @Disaster_Guy]

A very worthwhile watch: Our Experience Among the Homeless — Anabaptist Perspectives Ep. 154 https://t.co/bvtvXFYkvj via @YouTube

[Maryland DNR @MarylandDNR]

WE ARE HIRING: Radio Tech, @MDNRPolice
This position is a lead worker level of technical radio work involving the installation, repair and maintenance of transmitters, receivers and related radio equipment in accordance with FCC regulations. https://t.co/vP3ZlG3tOb

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Truth is the first casualty.

[Ron Paul @RonPaul]

Since when is a “billionaire” someone with a net worth of $100 million? What happened to the other $900 million?

Envy politics is back. Rich politicians, that are supported by rich individuals & rich corporations are going to tax themselves (even more) ... for you!

Right?

[James Hamilton @Disaster_Guy]

Hey @Walmart thanks for the oil change. Next time proper filter installation would be appreciated so it doesnt back itself off going down the road resulting in loss of oil pressure. I guess that's what I get for being busy and letting the wife take it there.

[Susquehanna Hose Co. @SusquehannaHose]

#SHCo on scene of a motor vehicle crash with injuries, NB I-95 on Tydings Bridge. EMS is evaling those involved, all w/non-life threatening injuries. One vehicle involved was transporting a Delorean. The flux capacitor was not damaged in the collision. #HavredeGrace #HdG

[Dr. Douglas A. Brown @kb5zzk]

At first glance, the gap between academia and practice may be wide depending on the lens. This is especially true when a study offers something totally opposite of what practitioners have experienced in the field many times.

[Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 @BCFDL734]

Our members have been extremely busy tonight dealing with multiple shootings/violence throughout the city. Shout out to our EMS members for all their hard work giving these victims a fighting chance of survival .@prezjackyoung @CouncilmanBMS @CouncilmanETC

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

All systems are currently go and weather is 70% favorable for launch of Dragon’s seventeenth resupply mission on May 4 at 2:48 a.m. EDT, 6:48 UTC.