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May, 2012Archive for
Disaster Alerts and News
- Rate of bicycle-related fatalities significantly lower in states ... May 23, 2013Boston, Mass, May 23, 2013— Existing research shows that bicyclists who wear ... fatality rate was still significantly lower in states with helmet laws. […]
- Expert says, know your disaster plan May 14, 2013Mark Kassouf, the former mass fatality planner for Ohio, now with the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, leads a Department of Homeland ... […]
- Family says goodbye to Boston bombing's youngest fatality, Martin ... April 23, 2013BOSTON 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 […]
- Second fatality identified in Boston Marathon bombings April 17, 2013Updated 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 […]
- Second Fatality Identified In Boston Marathon Bombing April 17, 2013[Family Photo/Personal Photo] Krystle Campbell of Arlington, Mass., was among the three people killed in the Boston Marathon bombings, CBS News confirmed ... […]
- Mass Fatality Management Conference Held in Portland April 16, 2013While the bombings in Boston were not part of the formal agenda, the tragedy was definitely on peoples' minds at Tuesday's Mass Fatality Management ... […]
National Guard News
Domestic Preparedness
- Z-Medica Launches New Line of Hemostatic Agents for Use in Emergency Medical ServicesZ-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. […]
- Local Heroes Helping Their Fellow Citizens With DisabilitiesIn 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 […]
- Lessons Learned From Katrina Pay Off in Response to SandyFrom 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. […]
Ready San Diego
- Pendleton Fire Blackens 700 Acres July 13, 2010700-acre fire at Camp Pendleton. No threat to structures, power lines. Good reminder to prepare for fire season: www.ReadySanDiego.org […]
- 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes San Diego County July 8, 2010The 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 […]
- COUNTY ONE OF FIRST IN STATE TO PARTICIPATE IN DISASTER CORPS June 29, 2010New 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 […]