Disaster Management
With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness
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Several residents who lost homes in the Eaton Fire received no notifications about their neighborhoods
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“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
Los Angeles County deployed a team of mental health workers trained to comfort evacuees, track health needs and assist those who may find massive evacuation settings uncomfortable
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Approximately 850 patients and residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes were evacuated during the wildfires, according to the California Department of Public Health
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
Parker County Hospital District sent an ambulance and two medics along with several other first responders from the state
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire
New red flag warnings are issued for severe winds of 50 mph through Wednesday
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
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
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
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
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
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
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