BioSeal Systems

Boston, Mass, May 23, 2013— Existing research shows that bicyclists who wear ... fatality rate was still significantly lower in states with helmet laws. […]

Mark Kassouf, the former mass fatality planner for Ohio, now with the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, leads a Department of Homeland ... […]

BOSTON The family of 8-year-old Martin Richard, the youngest fatality of last week's ... Boston exhales A private funeral Mass was held in the morning, ...CBS News […]

Updated 8:06 pm Eastern Time Krystle Campbell of Arlington, Mass., was among the ... Boston University identified the third known fatality was as a Boston ...CBS News […]

[Family Photo/Personal Photo] Krystle Campbell of Arlington, Mass., was among the three people killed in the Boston Marathon bombings, CBS News confirmed ... […]

While the bombings in Boston were not part of the formal agenda, the tragedy was definitely on peoples' minds at Tuesday's Mass Fatality Management ... […]

Z-Medica, a leading developer and marketer of hemostatic agents, has announced it has launched the first-ever line of products designed to meet the unique needs of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The line includes products designed and packaged for faster deployment and more efficient inventory management for EMS centers. […]

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina left many people without basic resources. Less publicized was the fact that a number of citizens suffering from various disabilities were transported without their wheelchairs and/or other equipment and devices required to meet their needs. In Connecticut, trainers with real-world experiences are helping first responders lessen the […]

From military "takeover" to a "win-win" situation for states affected by natural disasters: The U.S. Department of Defense used the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina to develop new tactics - and used them creatively when assisting the response and recovery efforts in New Jersey and New York in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. […]

700-acre fire at Camp Pendleton. No threat to structures, power lines. Good reminder to prepare for fire season: www.ReadySanDiego.org […]

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 […]