EPA Publishes Two Essential Communication Resources for Radiation Emergencies
EPA Publishes Two Essential Communication Resources for Radiation Emergencies
Tagged: Emergency Response
Working in Harm’s Way: Mitigating Occupational Violence to Firefighters and EMS Responders
Working in harm’s way: mitigating violence to EMS responders
The Expense of Community Violence
2016: Community violence cost the U.S. healthcare system $2.7 billion
Financing Pandemic Preparedness: An Investment in Health Security
Pandemic preparedness reduces cost in lives…and economic capital
Reducing Violent Crime and ‘Carnage’ in American Cities: Evidence-Based Recommendations
In his first few days in office, President Trump reiterated campaign commitments to clean up violent crime. In a tweet directed at the city of Chicago, President Trump claimed he would “send in the Feds” if Chicago didn’t fix “the horrible ‘carnage’”. Although the President did provide some statistics to...
2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities
ASPR releases report on emergency and disaster readiness and response
Beyond “Heat” Dome: Staying Safe in Harsh Heat
It’s that time of year again. You wake up, get dressed, and organize a day of outdoor, fun-filled summer activities. Only to have plans change once you open the front door. Instead of basking in the sun, the oppressive heat forces you into a Netflix marathon while the air conditioner...
Fentanyl Can Kill: DEA Warns Law Enforcement Community
In the law enforcement community, roll call serves a vital capacity to pass on information from prior shifts and as a continual training tool. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), along with other agencies, take advantage of roll call to instruct departments nationwide on current trends and dangers officers may confront...
State Route 530 Landslide Commission: Final Report
In March of last year, a massive landslide devastated the rural region known as Steelhead Haven in the state of Washington. This landslide of historic proportions became known as the Oso Landslide and the State Route (SR) 530 Landslide. The SR 530 Landslide killed forty-three people and destroyed the infrastructure...
2014 U.S. Preparedness Map: Does Your State Protect Children in Disasters?
Do you have children? Do they attend day care or school away from home? Is the state you live in prepared to protect your children during a disaster scenario? The Save the Children non-governmental organization (NGO) has released a 2014 U.S. Preparedness Map that seeks to provide answers to this...