/disaster-management Disaster Management en-US Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:49:39 GMT /protests/articles/post-election-civil-unrest-how-public-safety-can-prepare-RkS0b1twVRIS7b8r/ 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 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:49:39 GMT /protests/articles/post-election-civil-unrest-how-public-safety-can-prepare-RkS0b1twVRIS7b8r/ /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:24:03 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ /disaster-management/insider-analysis-ems-lessons-from-hurricane-helenes-devastation The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:46:15 GMT /disaster-management/insider-analysis-ems-lessons-from-hurricane-helenes-devastation /fatal-incidents/election-poll-workers-among-5-dead-in-mo-flash-flooding An elderly couple who worked as poll workers in Wright County were killed when their vehicle was swept away in the flooding Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:02:17 GMT /fatal-incidents/election-poll-workers-among-5-dead-in-mo-flash-flooding /protests/articles/post-election-civil-unrest-how-public-safety-can-prepare-RkS0b1twVRIS7b8r/ 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 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:49:39 GMT /protests/articles/post-election-civil-unrest-how-public-safety-can-prepare-RkS0b1twVRIS7b8r/ /disaster-management/several-injured-as-storms-tornadoes-battered-okla Tens of thousands are without power as severe weather destroyed structures and caused flooding Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:40:33 GMT /disaster-management/several-injured-as-storms-tornadoes-battered-okla /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:24:03 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ /disaster-management/mutual-aid-ems-helps-n-c-county-with-hurricane-damaged-interstate Haywood County Emergency Services is relying on first responders in Tennessee as I-40 is closed for repairs Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:16:41 GMT /disaster-management/mutual-aid-ems-helps-n-c-county-with-hurricane-damaged-interstate /disaster-management/ohio-ems-crew-recalls-deployment-during-hurricanes Jefferson Emergency Rescue District medics worked on patient evacuations during hurricanes Helene and Milton Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:39:15 GMT /disaster-management/ohio-ems-crew-recalls-deployment-during-hurricanes /disaster-management/n-c-county-lowers-number-of-deaths-from-hurricane-helene Buncombe County officials previously reported 72 deaths and now defers to a state count of 42 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:54:16 GMT /disaster-management/n-c-county-lowers-number-of-deaths-from-hurricane-helene /rescue/over-300-rescued-during-severe-flooding-in-n-m-city Flooding in and around Roswell left two people dead, several injured and a trail of destruction Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:00:24 GMT /rescue/over-300-rescued-during-severe-flooding-in-n-m-city /public-health/n-c-residents-organize-to-help-those-without-running-water Thousands lack water in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /public-health/n-c-residents-organize-to-help-those-without-running-water /community-paramedicine/its-a-blur-n-c-community-paramedics-care-for-patients-cut-off-by-helene Survivors themselves, Yancey County EMS medics are working tirelessly to care for Hurricane Helene victims Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:39 GMT /community-paramedicine/its-a-blur-n-c-community-paramedics-care-for-patients-cut-off-by-helene /safety/threats-to-fema-workers-cause-changes-in-n-c-hurricane-recovery-efforts FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:49:55 GMT /safety/threats-to-fema-workers-cause-changes-in-n-c-hurricane-recovery-efforts /ems-social-media/videos-photos-hurricane-milton-mutual-aid-response EMS crews and ambulance services from across the country have deployed to assist with response efforts following Hurricane Milton Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:55:41 GMT /ems-social-media/videos-photos-hurricane-milton-mutual-aid-response /search-and-rescue/hundreds-rescued-in-fla-as-hurricane-milton-moved-across-the-state Video of one rescue showed Hillsborough County deputies saving a teen clinging onto debris in floodwater Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:40:33 GMT /search-and-rescue/hundreds-rescued-in-fla-as-hurricane-milton-moved-across-the-state /disaster-management/milton-emergency-base-camp-relocated-before-storm-tore-through-tropicana-field-roof 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 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:36:12 GMT /disaster-management/milton-emergency-base-camp-relocated-before-storm-tore-through-tropicana-field-roof /disaster-management/over-3-million-without-power-as-hurricane-milton-hits-fla Hurricane Milton produced at least 150 tornadoes across Florida before making landfall as a Category 3 storm south of Tampa Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:16:25 GMT /disaster-management/over-3-million-without-power-as-hurricane-milton-hits-fla /search-and-rescue/md-usar-task-force-continues-searching-for-victims-in-hurricane-helenes-devastation Task force team members spend long days searching the debris and collapsed buildings in the western part of North Carolina Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:14:31 GMT /search-and-rescue/md-usar-task-force-continues-searching-for-victims-in-hurricane-helenes-devastation /emergency-management/officials-work-to-protect-fla-iv-supplies-after-disruptions-at-n-c-facility The fallout from Hurricane Helene has forced some hospitals to begin conserving supplies Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:47 GMT /emergency-management/officials-work-to-protect-fla-iv-supplies-after-disruptions-at-n-c-facility /emergency-management/recent-hurricanes-highlight-disaster-preparedness-and-the-waffle-house-index As Hurricane Milton approaches, many Waffle House locations along the Gulf Coast have closed in preparation Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:58:58 GMT /emergency-management/recent-hurricanes-highlight-disaster-preparedness-and-the-waffle-house-index /hospital/fla-hospitals-prepare-for-the-worst-as-hurricane-milton-approaches 10 hospitals and 300 healthcare facilities have already evacuated according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ website Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:16:48 GMT /hospital/fla-hospitals-prepare-for-the-worst-as-hurricane-milton-approaches /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:20:35 GMT /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier /disaster-management/insider-analysis-ems-lessons-from-hurricane-helenes-devastation The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:46:15 GMT /disaster-management/insider-analysis-ems-lessons-from-hurricane-helenes-devastation /ems-products/disaster-response/portable-power-stations-top-discounts-deals-and-benefits-for-first-responders Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:35:47 GMT /ems-products/disaster-response/portable-power-stations-top-discounts-deals-and-benefits-for-first-responders /ems-management/hurricane-helenes-devastation-impacts-the-nations-intravenous-solutions-supply Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:52:54 GMT /ems-management/hurricane-helenes-devastation-impacts-the-nations-intravenous-solutions-supply /disaster-management/evacuees-fill-highways-as-hurricane-milton-approaches-fla Hurricane Milton had been downgraded to a Category 4 storm as it approached Florida's Gulf Coast Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:26:21 GMT /disaster-management/evacuees-fill-highways-as-hurricane-milton-approaches-fla /disaster-management/fema-head-challenges-false-claims-conspiracy-theories-about-hurricane-helene-relief-efforts FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:35:24 GMT /disaster-management/fema-head-challenges-false-claims-conspiracy-theories-about-hurricane-helene-relief-efforts /allergy-and-anaphylaxis/aid-group-sends-over-2-000-epipens-to-n-c-as-yellowjackets-swarm-survivors Flooding from Hurricane Helene has disturbed yellowjacket and bee nests, causing the insects to swarm and sting survivors Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:30:41 GMT /allergy-and-anaphylaxis/aid-group-sends-over-2-000-epipens-to-n-c-as-yellowjackets-swarm-survivors /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:20:35 GMT /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier /tornado/50-trapped-in-mich-fedex-building-collapse-during-tornado Officials report multiple injuries and damage in Portage and Kalamazoo Wed, 08 May 2024 11:53:40 GMT /tornado/50-trapped-in-mich-fedex-building-collapse-during-tornado /disaster-management/prison-for-la-nursing-home-owner-who-placed-800-residents-in-warehouse-during-hurricane-ida Authorities found ill and elderly bedridden people on mattresses on the wet floor, some lying in their own waste Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:49:07 GMT /disaster-management/prison-for-la-nursing-home-owner-who-placed-800-residents-in-warehouse-during-hurricane-ida /disaster-management/over-3-million-without-power-as-hurricane-milton-hits-fla Hurricane Milton produced at least 150 tornadoes across Florida before making landfall as a Category 3 storm south of Tampa Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:16:25 GMT /disaster-management/over-3-million-without-power-as-hurricane-milton-hits-fla /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/2-missing-7-injured-in-ohio-building-explosion An explosion inside a Youngstown building collapsed the first floor into the basement Wed, 29 May 2024 10:07:09 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/2-missing-7-injured-in-ohio-building-explosion