Natural Disaster
President Trump toured flood-ravaged Kerr County, praising first responders and local officials while avoiding criticism over FEMA cuts
The Austin Firefighters Association launched a no-confidence vote over claims Chief Joel Baker delayed flood aid to Kerr County, allegations he denies as city leaders back him
With more than 160 people still missing after deadly Hill Country floods, Texas search teams face the emotional toll of recovering bodies while managing the mental strain of their work
Firefighters returned to the fire station after conducting high-water rescues to find two generators and the septic system destroyed
The Beaumont Police Department said that the 911 dispatch center has received requests for more than 250 high-water rescues and 270 evacuations
An EF-2 tornado hit a behavioral health center at a Sioux Falls hospital, prompting the evacuations of 102 patients, including 39 adolescents
A North Carolina firefighter was responding to a Hurricane Dorian emergency call when a tree fell and hit his car
The City of Miami and the Bahamian government are working out an agreement to send Miami’s urban search and rescue team rather than wait for federal approval
The Search & Rescue Data Collector Tool allows first responders to capture real-time information, enabling command leadership to see where resources are needed
Florida firefighters are making an estimated 1,300 meals to feed more than 500 people a day
Fire department and medical personnel will work with the U.S. Coast Guard to help with the relief effort in the Bahamas
The San Diego task force specialty is dealing with “confined space search and rescue” scenarios within collapsed structures
Missouri Task Force 1 sent 52 members, including firefighters, doctors, engineers and others, to help with water rescues
CDEMA has an 18-person Rapid Needs Assessment Team stationed in Nassau, ready to be deployed to impacted areas as soon as the storm passes
The Texas Task Force I includes specialized water rescue responders from several Texas cities
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
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