Disaster Management
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
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Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
Firefighters from multiple states will help with at least four major fires burning around Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Fire Department said a firefighter was among those injured, suffering a serious head injury during the Palisades Fire
Two people are dead and at least six injured as severe weather moved across the Southeast
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
An elderly couple who worked as poll workers in Wright County were killed when their vehicle was swept away in the flooding
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Tens of thousands are without power as severe weather destroyed structures and caused flooding
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
Haywood County Emergency Services is relying on first responders in Tennessee as I-40 is closed for repairs
Jefferson Emergency Rescue District medics worked on patient evacuations during hurricanes Helene and Milton
Buncombe County officials previously reported 72 deaths and now defers to a state count of 42
Flooding in and around Roswell left two people dead, several injured and a trail of destruction
Thousands lack water in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene
Survivors themselves, Yancey County EMS medics are working tirelessly to care for Hurricane Helene victims
FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats
EMS crews and ambulance services from across the country have deployed to assist with response efforts following Hurricane Milton
Video of one rescue showed Hillsborough County deputies saving a teen clinging onto debris in floodwater
Before the storm hit, the home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays was set up as a base camp for 10,000 emergency workers to aid in debris cleanup and response efforts
Hurricane Milton produced at least 150 tornadoes across Florida before making landfall as a Category 3 storm south of Tampa
Task force team members spend long days searching the debris and collapsed buildings in the western part of North Carolina
The fallout from Hurricane Helene has forced some hospitals to begin conserving supplies
As Hurricane Milton approaches, many Waffle House locations along the Gulf Coast have closed in preparation
10 hospitals and 300 healthcare facilities have already evacuated according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ website
Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
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