Natural Disaster
As rescuers search for dozens still missing in Kerr County’s deadly flash flood, questions grow over the timing and effectiveness of emergency alerts, despite claims that the storm’s severity was unforeseen
At least 51 people, including 15 children, are dead and 27 girls remain missing after a flash flood devastated Camp Mystic and surrounding areas in Kerr County
Dozens are missing after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, triggering rescue efforts and scrutiny over warning systems
The IMT team will deploy for a 16-day mission to help assist with Hurricane Dorian response efforts
Incident Management Team (IMT) members will help responders there with logistics, planning and personnel coordination
The VA-TF2 team already has 14 first responders in Puerto Rico assisting in relief efforts
A team of firefighters, medical crews, and hazmat specialists will provide search and rescue support, medical support, communications and damage assessment
Santa Clara is the first county in the state to purchase the technology, which will be available to other areas in the event of a natural disaster
Officials approved the new building due to the need for a 911 communications center that can withstand man-made and natural disasters
Key players explain the hallmarks of the new system – and why simplicity is key
There have been thousands of aftershocks after the recent 7.1 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes
There are significant reports of structure fires, mostly as a result of gas leaks or gas line breaks throughout the city
Emergency crews responded to small vegetation fires, gas leaks and reports of cracked roads
Departments conduct surveys to identify damage; residents warned to expect aftershocks
Understanding the impact of extreme weather on first responders can help departments better prepare for major incidents
Shoring up your incident management capabilities for extreme weather events
Extreme weather events prompt a fresh look at the roles of firefighters in preparation, response, mitigation and recovery
Deputy Chief Rich Elliot details the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Policy Committee efforts to connect resources in preventing and mitigating wildland risk reduction
Lee County, Alabama, emergency management director addresses how fire departments can prepare for the increased severity of tornado events
Key considerations related to disaster response, training, infrastructure, policy and recovery efforts
IAFC President Dan Eggleston testifies to House of Representatives subcommittee about the impact of changing climate on the fire service
The weather service said it had received 22 reports of tornadoes by late Wednesday
“A significant number of requests by political figures to check on specific addresses of homes to ensure their protection distracted from Department leadership to accomplish priority objectives”
Four people were killed in Texas. The other victims died in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama
Technical execution is only half the battle in how your hazmat incident management will be judged after the incident is mitigated
Prepare infrastructure and resources, engage with policymakers and understand the risks of wildfire, flooding and extreme weather events
Heat-seeking drones helped reassure searchers that they hadn’t overlooked anyone in the aftermath of the twister that killed 23 people
Rescuers began tearing through the rubble of homes in search of survivors of a powerful tornado that rampaged through Alabama and killed at least 23 people
Dozens of responders rushed in to assist after what appeared to be a large tornado struck as part of a powerful storm system raking the Southeast
A firefighter relates her experiences responding to Hurricane Michael in southwest Georgia
The First Responders Registration Intake gives first responders the opportunity to register for assistance when their work schedules allow
Mexico Beach firefighter Bryon Hughes and Panama City Police Detective Cori Clark got married despite the destruction Hurricane Michael brought
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