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.
Responding to the medical needs of the 2015 Nepal earthquake survivors pushed a Calif. medic out her comfort zone as she strived to make a difference
A panel of law enforcement, EMS and medical experts discussed the implications of administering patient care in the warm zone at IACP 2016
Our co-hosts discuss the high points from this year’s conference in New Orleans
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
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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’
Is it true that for major MCIs, policy goes out the window?
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’
Jet explosion ‘sounded like a bomb’
Plane smashed through a fence before hitting bus
We might not be any readier to respond now to another terrorist event of that magnitude
Mass-casualty response team that was activated for April jet crash will be volunteering its services
One thing investigators are looking at is whether potassium hydroxide — a potentially explosive and toxic chemical — was a factor in the explosion
Right front tire of the 2001 gray Ford van got caught on the shoulder of the road, causing the vehicle to go off the road
This is our first runner-up story for our EMS Week 2012 contest: “More than a job. A calling”
About 2 dozen school districts, emergency agencies, public housing authorities, religious groups, other nonprofits could receive taxpayer money through FEMA
Most victims suffered burns, shrapnel-like wounds; several had undergone surgery
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