11 minutes ago • AP SIOUX FALLS | The Minnehaha County Commission has approved the purchase of a mass fatality trailer. Assistant Emergency Manager Doug ... […]
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — The Minnehaha County Commission has approved the purchase of a mass fatality trailer. Assistant Emergency Manager Doug Blomker ... […]
Assistant Emergency Manager Doug Blomker acknowledges that the term sounds morbid. He says the trailer will be available for incidents such as tornadoes, ... […]
The purchase of mass fatality trailers has been on the rise since 9-11 terrorist ... “There is also a kind of mass fatality trailer in Pennington County, ... […]
The course will assist participants in defining a mass fatality incident; listing the types of mass fatalities incidents and possible scenarios in their ... […]
Boston, Mass, May 23, 2013— Existing research shows that bicyclists who wear ... fatality rate was still significantly lower in states with helmet laws. […]
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When a devastating April tornado tore through several towns in Van Buren County, officials were able to put Salamander equipment to work. Products such as the RAPID-TAG are setting a new industry standard, and Van Buren has discovered this truth in a unique and fortunate manner. […]
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The US Geological Service has reported a 5.4 magnitude earthquake centered 13 miles northwest of Borrego Springs. Our office checked with local agencies and there are no preliminary reports of injuries or damage. We will update the site with information as needed. The quake is a good reminder to look through our site for preparedness information to make sure […]
New Program Will Provide Highly-Trained Volunteers During Disasters The County Office of Emergency Services has been selected by the state to participate in Disaster Corps, a program to standardize and coordinate highly-trained volunteers that will be able to respond to disasters across the state. “The concept behind this program started after the 2007 wildf […]