Emergency Management
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
More than 80 people are confirmed dead, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, after catastrophic flooding swept through central Texas over the July Fourth weekend
Flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal’s remnants displaced over 60 people in central North Carolina, prompting more than 50 water rescues in Chapel Hill
Firefighters received training in protecting homes, creating fire breaks, wildfire strategy and tactics and specialized wildfire equipment operations
A study found survival rates were higher when strong people reached safety themselves before helping others
Extreme heat is making it difficult for firefighters to tamp down the flames
Authorities said the malfunctions in the system deprives responders of recent emergency information
Approximately 1,014 firefighters and emergency personnel have responded to the fire
Officials said the fire grew by 100 acres overnight; the cause of the blaze is under investigation
The bad chemical reaction occurred when workers at the facility were mixing hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl chloride and azelaic acid
Some of the estimated 300 people being asked to leave the fire zone chose to stay as police tried to get them out
About 100 firefighters along with three heavy air tankers, six engines and a helicopter were trying to prevent the flames from reaching about 300 structures
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
Firefighters will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
People fleeing the grocery store feared the panic was caused by a shooter in the building
The partnership enables FEMA to deliver hyperlocal, targeted emergency and disaster preparedness messages and information
Emergency responder effectiveness after this terrorist MCI will likely be judged – fairly or not – based on solving the crime, caring for the injured and quickly reuniting families
The scenario: a man crashes with his grandchild in a car seat in the backseat
Authorities said all nearby roads have since reopened except for those inside the refuge
There are 60 bulldozers, eight helicopters and three heavy air tankers on the scene to help fight the fire
A person combined chemicals to create the explosion in the Kisatchie National Forest
The incident command structure and coordination with multiple hospitals saved lives
Public safety professionals across all disciplines have been waiting for more than 15 years for the construction of an interoperable national network for wireless and data communications
The high-speed network aims to equip firefighters, EMS and police with a single network that allows real-time communication during crises
Officials said the man was burning without a permit, and will be billed for the firefighting effort
The depot holds large-caliber artillery rounds; there was no immediate word on casualties
Fire officials believe the blaze may have been intentionally set; one firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation
The bill says that a railroad must, within one hour of confirmation of a spill, provide a qualified company employee to advise the state on-scene coordinator
A student was treated for smoke inhalation; the cause of the fire is under investigation
About two-thirds of the 14,000 residents evacuated two days ago were being allowed to return home while 3,800 people remain under a mandatory evacuation
Firefighters were going door-to-door to alert residents because the city does not have sirens or another emergency warning system
Evacuations were ordered late Wednesday afternoon after the slab became loose on the 30th floor of the apartment building
A helicopter pilot who was a decorated soldier died in a crash while fighting the blaze
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