Mass Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass casualty incidents. Check this page for articles and resources on ensuring you and your department are ready for the unexpected, as well as the latest updates on major incidents in the United States and across the world.
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The school’s official Twitter feed said the shooting was between two people
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5 of the injured were seriously hurt
First responders filled many of the seats at the ceremony reopening the theater
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200 people were forced to flee as the explosion sparked fires and shattered windows in a busy restaurant
The commuter bus struck a mini school bus, which landed on its side
41 emergency calls were made during a 10-minute period
Nearly 100 nursing home residents were displaced after a sewer back-up
The 3 seriously injured are in stable condition
One passenger said people tumbled on top of one another, hysterical and crying
Family members broke down as they heard the officers’ testimonies
Included in the deaths are a pregnant woman and two children
The extensive flooding has reawakened the protests over a plan to move the 8,584 still-unidentified remains from 9/11 victims into a repository seven stories below ground at the WTC museum
The bus crashed near the start of a 7-mile section of road winding down a hill
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Two people were hospitalized because of the high CO levels
Two other children are in the hospital, one with serious injuries and the other with minor burns
Just a little over a week ago, 20 children and six school employees were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School
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Most of the victims were already dead or beyond help when medics arrived
As many as 16 people were on the elevator at the time of the incident
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