Last Wednesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) carried out the first successful test of the “Presidential Alert,” a text message sent simultaneously to all cell phones nationwide.
Emergency and disaster management briefing for Oct. 15, 2018: An early autumn snowfall across multiple states dumps up to a foot of snow – and other news.
By Robert Hiller
Sometimes even a seemingly innocent question about their work can trigger deep-rooted anxiety and stress for firefighters. Learn how firefighters can educate those around them to avoid discussing difficult calls.
Emergency and disaster management briefing for Oct.12, 2018: The death toll rises to 11 from Hurricane Michael amid widespread damage and destruction – and other news.
EDM Manager: “I am calling on politicians and pundits to refrain from practicing their craft before, during and immediately following times of emergencies and disasters.”
To effectively manage small-scale to large-scale emergencies, a lot of collaborative manpower and a variety of different agencies, nonprofits and international relief organizations will need to work together.
Policies that prevent ferries and other vessels from overloading passengers are important because they set standards that operators generally follow.
Last year’s flu epidemic was one of the worst in a decade and authorities warn that we can expect another active flu season this year.