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• Va. firefighter files federal lawsuit against city

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  Virginia Beach firefighter Greg Vogel, who is a FEMA VA Task Force 2 member, claims he is not getting paid enough by the city

• Conn. first responders use ATVs to help residents in wake of tornado

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  Lt. Matt Sarrracco said they are using two ATVs, to make their way through tough spots to gain access and to transport patients

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  43 government agencies training for hurricane response

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  State agencies, the district of Columbia and the federal government are participating in hurricane response training as part of 2018 National Level Exercise

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  Major East Coast storm kills 5, including 2 children

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  Five people, including 11- and 6-year-old boys, have all died from falling trees after a fierce winter storm bringing high winds and heavy rain slammed the East Coast

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  6 dead, 76 missing after strong quake hits Taiwan

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  Rescuers worked Wednesday to free people trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan's east coast caused several buildings to cave in and tilt dangerously

• When disaster hits: Improving communications interoperability (eBook)

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  Communication problems, especially reliability and interoperability, are widespread and complicate preparedness, training and response

• Video: Actor describes helicopter rescue during Calif. mudslide

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  Actor Jeff Bridges told California OES that being rescued by helicopter "reminded me of doing stunts in movies"

• Firefighters capture video of Prius swept away by mudslide

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  A member of the Burbank Firefighters Local 778 shared footage of a car floating down the street

• Death toll hits 15 in Calif. mudslides; search goes on

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  The drenching rainstorm that triggered the disaster cleared out and was no longer a hindrance as searchers made their way across a landscape strewn with boulders

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  At least 8 dead as heavy rains trigger flooding, mudflows in Calif.

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  In just a matter of minutes, pounding rain overwhelmed the south-facing slopes and flooded a creek, sending mud and massive boulders rolling into neighborhoods

• Experts warn of a 'new era of mega-catastrophes'

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  Fifteen catastrophes resulting in more than $1 billion in federal and private insurance claims hit the U.S. in the first nine months of 2017

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  Carolinas, Ga. declare emergencies ahead of Hurricane Irma

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  Officials said firefighters and police officers would have to evacuate until wind and surging waters abate

• ACEP urges Fla. to prepare for Hurricane Irma

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  Although the forecast track changes hourly, the Category 5 hurricane has potential to be a devastating blow for Florida

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  Rains wreak havoc on La.; 3 dead, thousands evacuated

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  Over 3,000 people have been evacuated as of Saturday

• Pa. firefighters give firefighting gear to flooded out W.Va. dept.

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  Clendenin firefighters were only able to save their rigs before the floodwaters overtook their station; several Pennsylvania fire departments donated surplus gear

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