Disaster Management
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here鈥檚 how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
Explore the intersection of severe weather and emergency services with forecasting trends, infrastructure vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive planning
From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA鈥檚 development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
First responders faced several rescues from vehicles and homes as storm system hit states
The East Baton Rouge Parish First Responder Safe Room and Training Center meets FEMA safe room requirements for natural disasters
Acadian Ambulance personnel are assisting residents with special needs and local ambulance services in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby
Denver Health teams are prepared to go to the frontlines to help injured firefighters
A tractor-trailer driver was killed when his rig went off a bridge near Tampa
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
It is our responsibility to respond, no matter what the potential hazards may be, so what is your agency training on?
Authorities found ill and elderly bedridden people on mattresses on the wet floor, some lying in their own waste
Creating an effective tabletop training exercise for pre-planning MCI response
State officials determined that the lone vendor selected to write the AAR was not compliant with state policies
Millions are without power after Hurricane Beryl swept into Texas
Beryl came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane causing damaging winds and flash flooding
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring
The 50,000-square-foot warehouse will be set to supply 鈥渞esource centers鈥� throughout the city after storms
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
To prepare for the 2024 hurricane and wildfire seasons, the Un-carrier has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts with more network hardening, new response vehicles, additional deployed 2.5GHz spectrum and a new community support program
An explosion inside a Youngstown building collapsed the first floor into the basement
Weekend storms caused destruction, power outages across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky
Adair County Health System had set up a triage center at the Greenfield high school after much of town was destroyed
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
Officials report multiple injuries and damage in Portage and Kalamazoo
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
Prepare for the impact of extreme weather on critical infrastructure and EMS operations
First responders used watercraft to rescue and evacuate residents in Oakdale
100,000 visitors are expected to arrive in McCurtain County to watch the eclipse in April
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A $2 million grant awarded is helping to launch a program in Cambria County that will use airborne drones to bring drugs and other medical supplies to rescue scenes and help emergency responders save more lives
Tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, flattening homes and trailers in an RV park and killing at least three people in Ohio
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
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