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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EMS response evolved as incident progressed
Training for worst-case scenarios will help keep us from falling apart when we need to be at our best
Call takers responded to wave upon wave of 911 calls for help from massacre during ‘Batman’ film
University of Colorado Hospital discharged one; still has nine, including five in critical condition
At least 23 passengers were crammed inside the truck’s cab and bed
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Many witnesses didn’'t know what was happening and some thought the gunfire was part of the film
Horrified witnesses watch as apparent victims are carried away from scene
Opened fire inside a suburban movie theater, at least 50 others injured in worst attack in state since Columbine
Unidentified gunman did not set foot inside the bar during the incident, firing all of his shots from outside
Driver of farm truck carrying fruit-pickers that was hit by coal train faces 25 murder charges
Gulfport police pursued the car at high speeds through St. Petersburg streets
People seek relief in water, air conditioning
Bus struck center median barrier, crossed back over 3 southbound lanes, then slid about 500 feet along outer barrier before stopping
Officials aim to prevent city residents from returning with purchases and avoid fires on holiday
Any holiday can permit circumstances beyond normal days, so remember to look out for special circumstances
Crash destroyed 27 apartments, displaced dozens, injured 7
Five people were injured in the incident
Dozens of people also injured, with falling trees largely to blame
Falling trees were blamed for deaths of 2 people in Va., 2 in NJ, another in Md.
Suddenly became ill, exhibiting vomiting and body aches
About 100 emergency responders from 8 counties participated in daylong preparedness exercise ‘Zombie Apocalypse’
One mother of 3 who were at the pool described the incident as ‘one big acid explosion of chlorine’
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Witness said he saw at least 2 bus passengers bleeding, man driving truck was so shaken up that he was crying
Witness: One woman had severe foot injuries, grabbed bags of ice to help her and had coworker call 911
Sheriff’s office: Deputies reached area by helicopters, but it was clear there were no survivors
Va. Department of Emergency Management estimates that 20 people lost their homes, primarily due to wind damage
‘It happened in the first seven minutes of a 14- to 15-hour bus trip, and it hadn’t even left the county’
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