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It is essential to have an emergency mass communication strategy
Five years ago, one November evening, Tennessee firefighters called about a fire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg. A few days later, strong winds pushed the fire into the park's chimneys picnic area,…
City of San Antonio: Budget Workshop Focused on Workforce Opportunities and Emergency Preparedness
SAN ANTONIO (September 2, 2021) - During the city council budget work session on Tuesday, city councilor Melissa Cabello Havrda stressed the need for opportunities and preparation.Tuesday's session focused on economic and workforce…
Helping Our Communities Stay Safe: PG&E and California Fire Foundation Announce Recipients of…
SACRAMENTO, Calif .-- (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - The California Fire Foundation (CFF) has awarded a total of $ 680,000 in fire safety grants to 55 local fire departments, fire agencies and community groups. The funding will support the…
National Civil Protection Month 2021
September is the month of civil protection. The theme for 2021 is Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is about protecting everyone you love.
September 1, 2021
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Coast Guard Prepares For Hurricane Ida
The Coast Guard is preparing response resources on Saturday and has established an area command in preparation for Hurricane Ida.Coast Guard assets across the region have been repositioned and prepared to maintain readiness and provide…
Pet Disaster Preparedness Plans Are Essential
Make sure your pets are prepared for disasters and emergencies. Submitted photo
Keep your pet safe by planning ahead. Submitted photo
REGION - As Tropical Storm Henri threatens the northeast, the Humane Society of the United States…
BLR’s Cal / OSHA Summit Returns to San Diego October 13-15, 2021 to Provide…
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee., 23 Aug 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / - The EHS Daily Advisor by BLR® is delighted to…
Stamford and Greenwich first responders prepared, but not needed as Henry crosses CT
STAMFORD - Although initially predicted to wreak havoc in lower Fairfield Country, Tropical Storm Henri left Stamford and Greenwich relatively unscathed as the storm progressed further inland and eventually made landfall in Rhode Island.In…
Defense Ministry Activates Civilian Reserve Air Fleet to Support Efforts in Afghanistan> US…
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered the Commander of US Transportation Command to activate Phase I of the Civilian Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF). Activating the CRAF allows the Department of Defense to access…
New York healthcare workers must get vaccinated, Cuomo says
"We are interested in stopping Delta in its tracks, especially in places where the most vulnerable are at risk," said Mr. Azzopardi.Kathy Hochul, the lieutenant governor of the state who will succeed Mr. Cuomo on Aug. 24, has been briefed…