Emergency Management
The assessment follows renewed scrutiny of Altadena’s chaotic evacuation, where most fire-related deaths occurred
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
As the investigation into the cause continues, one explosives expert says the furnace is probably not the source
The amount may be based on a $50 billion estimate in damage done by Sandy
Historically, November has been especially tragic; yet out of the large fires has come positive changes
Strong winds fanned the fire through the section of mostly townhomes
2 died and nearly 20 were injured when a health-products plant exploded
Many awaiting power and recovery efforts were hit with more snow and stormy weather
Firefighters are sifting through the rubble looking for survivors
Brigantine fire chief: ‘This was our department’s finest hour’
The state’s emergency management director apparently diverted crews to remove a tree limb from his driveway
Charges that duplicate calls had responders unable to respond to real emergencies
Firefighters are using a controlled burn to contain the 9,000 gallons of fuel
Leader admits at inquest that he should have taken command after a massive earthquake
It took a week to drain the floodwaters that were as high as 10 feet in some places
Given the cut back in resources, these events are even more challenging
Four days after the fire started it burned itself out and the rail cars containing toxic chemicals were stabilized and removed
Despite shortages to the general public, free fuels emergency vehicles first
A dozen members of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department are joining two firefighters from Annapolis
After flooding from Sandy, the firefighters tried to contain a huge house fire
At least 92 are dead with millions still without electricty
Millions still remain without power, access to gasoline, and adequate public transportation
Large environmental threat to major rivers still looms
The storm has claimed many lives, including those of police officers and firefighters
The task force, including paramedics, firefighters, and search dogs, is working with FEMA to coordinate the effort
East Haven’s mayor is a retired firefighter
Senior fire officer said the book went ‘out the window’ when the February 2011 quake hit
Hundreds evacuated from small town after an explosion; fire officials are letting the fire burn itself out
First responders have manned the front lines of the storm and have made some amazing rescues
Superstorm Sandy has covered more than 1,000 miles and 17 states
