Disaster Management
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Grab these flood barriers, absorbent socks and mats, sandbags and sump pumps to keep your property dry
Power outages can happen anytime. From flashlights to gas lanterns, discover versatile and reliable tools to keep your environment well-lit during emergencies.
Organization leaders canceled 50th anniversary celebrations to focus on taking care of their employees and the people they serve
EMT Logan Wade, 32, was driving supplies to Louisiana after Hurricane Ida when he and a partner stopped to render aid at an MVC
4 people, who were evacuated to the warehouse, died in the unsafe and unhealthy conditions
Four other lifeguards were injured by the same strike that killed Keith Pinto, 19
More than 250 ambulances, two ambulance buses, and 12 helicopters are available for ongoing hospital evacuations
Hospitals, ICUs are filled with patients from the fourth COVID surge, sparked by the highly contagious delta variant and low vaccination rates across the state
The town of McEwen was pummeled with about 17 inches of rain in less than a day, prompting water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions
How FEMA and AWS Competency Partner ArdentMC collaborated to determine life-saving investment priorities
The missing 16-year-old is the granddaughter of retired Verde Valley Fire, Ambulance chiefs and is the niece of a Cottonwood firefighter
The vehicle is fully powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, mitigating the need for diesel generators that produce toxic fumes
Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the time saved with lights and siren use has little-to-no impact on patient outcomes
Commerical space flight is a new medical frontier for paramedics to treat the ill or injured and bring lessons back to earth
The centralized Chestnuthill Twp. location could help with recruitment, officials say
Dov Maisel advises on 5 elements of disaster response as United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit team responds to Florida
Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
Officials said planning for demolition of the remaining Surfside structure is underway; 145 people are still missing and 18 are confirmed dead
The flames are deep and firefighters have not been able to find their source, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a news conference
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100+ portable assets, including communications vehicles and micro SatCOLTs, will be on hand to support first responders during wildfire and hurricane season
One person is in critical condition and four others are injured after a tornado swept through a Naperville, Illinois, neighborhood
The Yuba County Office of EMS held a fair to educate residents on what to do during a natural disaster, and handed out go-bags
A mass shooting that left 14 people injured highlighted the need for a more robust emergency preparedness plan as people venture into public spaces
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
Keeping them going round and round during fuel supply disruptions
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders
Every day is a good day to understand the impact of climate change, reduce our emissions and self-treat our stress with a dose of nature
An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
Investigators found that I-35W was treated for ice 44 hours before the crash
Acadian Paramedic Heather Waites and EMT Ryan Wilkenfeld were recently awarded for their actions after witnessing the crash
The Acadian Ambulance crew was transporting a patient when the vehicle rolled over into icy water in front of them
