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Security professionals encourage residents to receive first aid training
Birmingham Fire Department EMS coordinator Robert Abraham presents an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, which is used to resuscitate people with sudden cardiac arrest. Members of the public can take classes in the department to…
Why we need to build America’s personal financial safety net
Our elected officials in Washington have been engulfed in a long debate over the programs and related funding of our national social safety net designed to protect individuals and households.
The National Safety Net includes many rights and…
Kan bank. donates $ 150,000 to fire relief efforts around Paradise
A child's toy is all that's left after a house in Paradise burned down on December 15 as high winds swept through Russell County. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays PostSalina substationAs a relentless windstorm hit the state on December 15,…
Local congressman who says on Capitol Hill “I will never forget January 6”
Morelle says he called his staff and family and at 2:49 p.m. he tweeted "I'm safe and sheltering in place while the Capitol is locked."
He took shelter for 15 hours and most of the time he was alone.
“I will never forget…
SWEPCO says it’s ready if another round of crippling winter storms hit the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KSLA) - No electricity.No water.Roads made impassable by snow and ice.Thousands and thousands of people affected.For days for most, for weeks for some.These were the days during and after the record-breaking and…
Demolition of Quinlan Castle begins in January 2022
Quinlan Castle in Birmingham. (Nathan Watson for Bham Now)
One of Birmingham's most recognizable buildings, Quinlan Castle, is due to be demolished this month.
On New Years Day, barriers on Richard Arrington Boulevard and 9th…
DVIDS – News – Coast Guard finalizes 2021 Arctic and Western Alaska Task Force…
2021 marked a milestone for the Alaska Coast Guard Marine Safety Working Group initiative. MSTF teams operated with new partners,!-->!-->…
IAEA Highlights and Achievements in 2021 – Year in Review
In September, the IAEA dedicated its Scientific Forum to studying how nuclear science can further help the world prepare for future zoonotic epidemics. Panelists at the Science Forum recognized the IAEA's Integrated Zoonoses Action…
Clark County encourages preparation for the New Year
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Clark County emergency managers are encouraging residents to make emergency preparedness their New Year's resolution."The New Year is a great time to think about emergency preparedness," said Clark County Fire Department…
Dallas County Public Safety Agencies Work With Dallas Center Boy Scouts
Various Dallas County public safety agencies recently worked with Dallas Center Boy Scout Troop 116 to help the troop obtain their first aid and emergency preparedness badges, while providing valuable training to their own. services.The…