Disaster Management
Agency met the challenge of record-breaking snow and transportation frustrations with preparation, honesty with patients, and empathy for its personnel
The first U.S. Ebola case reinforces the need to strengthen community preparedness across public health, healthcare, and emergency management sectors
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the spread of the virus, and the panic it’s causing among EMS agencies and the general public
The agency is again accepting applications for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program after a court order, but new rules could make it harder for smaller communities to compete for funding
President Donald Trump announced he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement and agency operations
Follow along as the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and first responders from across the country put some robots through the paces to gauge whether the commercially available systems meet responders’ demanding operational need
FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners
Homeland Security officials warned Congress that a funding lapse could delay disaster relief reimbursements, disrupt cybersecurity response and training
Through the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, rescued dogs with extraordinary drive are trained, paired with first responder handlers and prepared for complex search environments
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund should cover near-term storm response even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight on Jan. 30
At least 50 people have died across multiple states, as even colder temperatures and another storm could be ahead
FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center and deployed response teams and resources to Texas, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
When assessing and treating patients in a cold environment, do these simple things to help prevent heat loss and improve heat retention
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and complex emergency responses
How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets
Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity
A powerful storm flooded roads, triggered landslides and forced water rescues in Washington and Oregon
David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency
After a 2001 tornado tore the station’s roof off, the Caddo-Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue District installed an eight-person safe room
Dr. Hezedean Smith shares a firsthand account of devastation, previews NEMSMA Leadership Conference
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
In a rain-soaked, full-scale exercise, UNCG students triaged “victims,” staffed field tents and coordinated with EMS
A 39-year-old in Brooklyn and a 43-year-old in Manhattan were found dead in flooded basements as downpours inundated streets, swamped subways
Grant cuts, new rules and a shutdown freeze are stalling hires and training, putting disaster readiness at risk
Several major cities allege that the Trump administration imposed “unlawful and unrelated conditions” on more than $100M in public safety grants
Using Fathom flood modeling, the investigation shows many facilities could face feet of water that block ED access and force evacuations, risks often missed by FEMA’s outdated maps
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
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