As temperatures climb each summer, PDRMA members face two ongoing challenges: keeping employees safe when they're working outside during the hottest parts of the day and protecting patrons as well. From maintenance crews mowing fields to lifeguards monitoring crowded pools and camp counselors leading children through outdoor activities, sun exposure and heat-related illnesses are a constant threat.

According to PDRMA Risk Management Consultant Cheryl Morley, preparation and prevention are critical to reducing those dangers...

For this year’s Risk Management Review (RMR), you’ll be looking back at your agency’s 2025 performance as you move through 2026, improving safety practices and correcting identified hazards. If your agency did not receive a Green rating last year, you’ll address the areas identified on the 2025 Essentials of Risk Management Form (ERMF) to achieve a Green rating this year. If your agency received a Green rating, you’ll want to maintain your performance levels throughout 2026...

Business email compromise (BEC) scams are a growing concern for PDRMA members and other local government agencies across the country...

Summer has just begun, and your agency is busy gearing up for bigger crowds and more activities while managing staff and staying on top of maintenance and administration...