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.
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
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Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight
Improperly mixed pool chemicals sent Great Wolf Lodge workers to the hospital in Webster
Officials in Palm Beach County said the Ford Explorer failed to negotiate a turn, striking a guardrail before overturning
Hospitals have been developing plans should violence or disaster strike at the convention during this time of political anxiety
The attack happened during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport; more than 25 children between the ages of 6 and 11 were participating in the event
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing attack in Southport
First responders in Rochester faced multiple patients after a shooting at Maplewood Park
Training at the Minnesota State University tested the response capabilities
Syracuse moviegoers complained of eye and respiratory irritation
Authorities found ill and elderly bedridden people on mattresses on the wet floor, some lying in their own waste
Two of the victims were critically injured in the explosion at a popular dining and shopping area in Whittier
Three patients were transported to a hospital in Cincinnati in critical condition
The U.S. Secret Service had already worked with Butler Memorial Hospital staff on a response plan years earlier when Donald Trump was president
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
Authorities said no one was in custody following a violent holiday weekend
A Long Beach Fire Department captain said speed was a factor in the Alamitos Bay crash
A mother and son are among the dead after a pickup truck struck a group celebrating July Fourth in a Manhattan park
Deer Park Assistant Fire Chief Dominic Albanese said the crash was horrible and will be tough for the community
Patients complained of respiratory issues after an accidental release of the repellent inside the Lower Nazareth Township Walmart
Syracuse firefighters said they saw so many people on the scene that it was tough to tell who was a victim
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The victims fell approximately 12 feet when the floor collapsed
Training at the Mineral County Airport involved several departments and agencies dealing with a patient surge
A police officer was among the wounded in the shooting in Fordyce
Oakland police said several people were wounded during a sideshow shooting following a Juneteenth celebration that had thousands in attendance
First responders in Syracuse rescued several members of two families including a child trapped in a car
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