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Canadian lawmakers expand emergency powers for truck protests

Kimberly J. Arrington Feb 22, 2022

February 22, 2022 08:34 By ROB GILLIES Associated PressTORONTO (AP) — Canadian lawmakers voted late Monday to expand emergency powers that police can invoke to suppress any potential!-->!-->…

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Lack of enforcement in Ottawa ‘inexplicable’: Blair

Kimberly J. Arrington Feb 13, 2022

The federal government has considered invoking special emergency powers to deal with ongoing protests in Ottawa, Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said, calling the lack of law enforcement 'inexplicable' in the nation's capital.…

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MediWound Announces Additional Funding of $9 Million from BARDA to Support NexoBrid BLA… |…

Kimberly J. Arrington Feb 10, 2022

YAVNE, Israel, 10 Feb. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediWound Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDWD), a fully integrated…

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New Uses of Old Information: An Emergency Preparedness and Response Perspective

Kimberly J. Arrington Feb 2, 2022

February 2, 2022 Anders Riber Marklund says the ability to process existing security assessment results with observations during an incident can strengthen emergency preparedness and response…

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Dover welcomes new council members, the mayor

Kimberly J. Arrington Jan 29, 2022

DOVER – After a very competitive election cycle, three Dover officials were sworn in earlier this month at Dover Town Hall. Dover resident and former!-->!-->!-->…

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Heads of state brace for possible freezing conditions and urge safety

Kimberly J. Arrington Jan 21, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – State and local agencies are preparing for potential icy conditions. “Don't drive unless you have to,” DOTD communications director Rodney Mallett warned as he and his team prepared the roads for…

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Duke Energy estimates 750,000 customers could lose power due to approaching winter storm

Kimberly J. Arrington Jan 15, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) — Duke Energy says dangerous winter precipitation from the approaching winter storm this weekend could result in loss of power to about 750,000 customers in North Carolina and South Carolina, on the base of the…

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Security professionals encourage residents to receive first aid training

Kimberly J. Arrington Jan 12, 2022

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…

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Local congressman who says on Capitol Hill “I will never forget January 6”

Kimberly J. Arrington Jan 6, 2022

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. â€œI will…

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SWEPCO says it’s ready if another round of crippling winter storms hit the ArkLaTex

Kimberly J. Arrington Jan 4, 2022

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…

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Clark County encourages preparation for the New Year

Kimberly J. Arrington Dec 28, 2021

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…

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Dallas County Public Safety Agencies Work With Dallas Center Boy Scouts

Kimberly J. Arrington Dec 27, 2021

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…

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State Launches Safe School Advice Line | Rutland Reader

Kimberly J. Arrington Dec 16, 2021

A new tip line is the latest tool deployed to help keep Vermont schools safe.The Vermont School Safety Tip…

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State Launches Safe School Advice Line | Local news

Kimberly J. Arrington Dec 11, 2021

A new tip line is the latest tool deployed to help keep Vermont schools safe.The Vermont School Safety Tip…

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Food Safety Concerns in the United States Top of NEHA ‘Key Environmental Health’…

Kimberly J. Arrington Dec 3, 2021

The Denver-based National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) has researched and carefully crafted a series of new policy statements in response to concerns from environmental health professionals and industry. Full policy statements…

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Mayor – News – November 2021 – City of New Orleans announces public safety…

Kimberly J. Arrington Nov 24, 2021

NEW ORLEANS - The city of New Orleans will host the 48th annual Bayou Classic in New Orleans this weekend. Preparations are underway to host the parade, football match and other Bayou Classic related events. Public…

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Urgent energy security bill enacted as part of bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…

Kimberly J. Arrington Nov 23, 2021

Urgent energy security bill enacted as part of bipartite law on infrastructure investment and jobs (Washington, DC) - Energy security legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), Chairman of the House Committee…

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Media Advisory – Ministers Blair, Anand, Alghabra, Qualtrough and Guilbeault to provide update…

Kimberly J. Arrington Nov 21, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, November 21, 2021 / CNW / - The Honorable Bill Blair, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honorable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defense, the…

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Health Maha alarm clock for a fire safety scan in all public and private hospitals

Kimberly J. Arrington Nov 10, 2021 0

The state government has decided to conduct fire audits at all hospitals, public and…

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Graves touts bipartite legislation for new methods of air travel | Pelican Post

Kimberly J. Arrington Nov 8, 2021 0

US Congressman Garret Graves and US Congresswoman Sharice Davids today passed bipartisan legislation in the US House that would foster innovation and growth in US aviation. The legislation, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and…

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Time is running out to ask for a season of donations of $ 25,000 to benefit Port Arthur &…

Kimberly J. Arrington Oct 30, 2021 0

It's time to present The Port Arthur News Season of Giving powered by Port Arthur LNG. The initiative provides grants to 501 (c) 3 non-profit organizations serving the communities of Port Arthur and Sabine Pass. A…

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Sask. NDP medics say COVID-19 military aid could have come sooner, call for restrictions

Kimberly J. Arrington Oct 24, 2021 0

Following the announcement that the military will help Saskatchewan in its response to COVID-19, doctors in the province and in the official opposition say they are grateful, but there is still work to be done. On Friday evening,…

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Non-Profit Safety Grants Program (NSGP) Informational Webinar Series

Kimberly J. Arrington Oct 22, 2021 0

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…

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Kim Bledsoe | Bonner County Daily Bee

Kimberly J. Arrington Oct 20, 2021 0

Kim bledsoe Dover City Council Education: BS Communications, University of Idaho Occupation: Clinic Manager, Sandpoint Women's Health Family: Husband,!-->!-->!-->…

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Sunset Beach 2021 City Council Candidates Discuss City Problems

Kimberly J. Arrington Oct 10, 2021 0

At Sunset Beach, seven candidates will compete for the three available city council seats.Incumbents John Corbett and Charles Nern will be joined on the ballot by William Boe, Richard Dysinger, Michael Hargreaves, John Shirk and Lewis…

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Capito and Manchin Announce $ 770,000 for Pipeline Safety and Emergency Preparedness in West…

Kimberly J. Arrington Oct 8, 2021 0

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (RW.Va.) and Joe Manchin (DW.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $ 770,864 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to…

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Center for Health, Labor and the Environment receive

Kimberly J. Arrington Oct 1, 2021 0

(AURORA, Colorado) September 30, 2021 - The Colorado School of Public Health's Center for Health, Work & Environment has secured an approximately $ 6 million five-year cooperation agreement…

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PG&E: New partnership with 211 improves support and access to resources during times of…

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 29, 2021 0

PG&E and Southern California Edison Announce Joint Agreement to Expand Free, Confidential Service Available to PG&E Customers 24/7 September being National Preparedness Month, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and…

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Touch-A-Truck this weekend in White County

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 29, 2021 0

Flashing lights and sirens will serve as the backdrop to a fun fall family outing this weekend in White County. The Sautee Nacooche Center will host Touch-A-Truck: a fair on safety, health and family preparedness on Saturday, October 2…

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COVID-19 and urban security: the power of AI

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 28, 2021 0

India distributed more than 10 million Covid-19 jabs on Friday, breaking the country's previous daily record of 9.2 million. - Â© AFP There are a multitude of factors shaping our perceptions and responses to the coronavirus…

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Grocers have borne the brunt of the pandemic. Now supermarket shootings are on the rise

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 25, 2021 0

These days, when Eddie Chavez oversees the self-checkout area at the Safeway supermarket where he works in Colorado, he swings his head back and forth like a pendulum, constantly monitoring everyone who walks through the door.Chavez…

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Celebrate National Preparedness Month | University of Arkansas

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 24, 2021 0

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Hydro One urges customers in southern and central Ontario to prepare for potential power outages and…

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 21, 2021 0

-Several weather expected in parts of the province this week- TORONTO, September 21, 2021 / CNW / - Hydro One is urging customers in southern and central Ontario to prepare for another round of severe thunderstorms and high winds, which…

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Orinda has a new police chief

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 21, 2021 0

ORINDA - A lieutenant in the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office has been appointed Chief Constable of Orinda. Ryan Sullivan succeeds Chief David Cook, who is retiring, City Manager David Biggs announced on Monday. â€œI…

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Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine for St. Louis Children Aged 5-11 May Be Available in Weeks

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 20, 2021 0

ST. LOUIS - A big announcement that many parents and pediatricians have been waiting to hear. Pfizer announced Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine works in children aged 5 to 11. Pediatricians at SSM Health's Cardinal Glennon…

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EDITORIAL: Shimane Reactor Restart Depends on Resident Safe Escape Plan

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 20, 2021 0

Chugoku Electric Power Co. is not allowed to restart Reactor 2 at its Shimane nuclear power plant without allaying deep-rooted concerns among local residents about a safe and orderly evacuation in the!--googleon:index-->…

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A public safety exhibit planned to highlight emergency preparedness

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 17, 2021 0

Share this article:Riverside firefighters and police will showcase their gear on Saturday, offer advice on what to do in an emergency and host a host of demonstrations as part of National!-->…

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Canadians “Safe” With Border Open to Americans: Blair

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 16, 2021 0

Breadcrumb Links New Local News Canada Canadian Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair stomped on outgoing Liberal MP Terry Sheehan Thursday in Sault Ste. Married. Author of the article:…

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National Civil Protection Month 2021

Kimberly J. Arrington Sep 1, 2021 0

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 | 2 minutes to read National Preparedness Month…

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Hurricane Ida turns into a Category 2 storm

Kimberly J. Arrington Aug 28, 2021 0

Hurricane Ida was transformed into a Category 2 storm on Saturday afternoon as it intensified towards the US Gulf of Mexico coast, where people prepared to make landfall as a life-threatening Category 4 in danger Sunday, on the 16th…

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BLR’s Cal / OSHA Summit Returns to San Diego October 13-15, 2021 to Provide…

Kimberly J. Arrington Aug 23, 2021 0

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee., 23 Aug 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / - The EHS Daily Advisor by BLRÂ® is…

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Defense Ministry Activates Civilian Reserve Air Fleet to Support Efforts in Afghanistan> US…

Kimberly J. Arrington Aug 22, 2021 0

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…

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Jason Mraz concert in the north of the island this evening; Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m.…

Kimberly J. Arrington Aug 12, 2021 0

Expect additional traffic in the area The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reminds those attending Jason Mraz's concert at the Huntington Hall this evening to be prepared for persistent…

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Health care expert, U.S. Army veteran Rob Snyder brings to

Kimberly J. Arrington Aug 11, 2021 0

PHOENIX, AZ, Aug 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - via NewMediaWire - Integrity health company (the "company") (OTC: FTEG) (www.integrityhealthcorp.com) announced that Rob Snyder, clinician / radiology administrator and healthcare expert, will…

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Doctors recommend “cocooning” masks to protect children from COVID-19 in schools

Kimberly J. Arrington Aug 6, 2021 0

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - With COVID-19 booming in the Midwest and increasing hospitalizations in the Kansas City area, the advice of Kansas City area doctors to keep children safe, healthy, and in classrooms remains the same.Vaccines and…

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Prepared for the worst | Bonner County Daily Bee

Kimberly J. Arrington Jul 23, 2021 0

You never know what the future holds, which is why the faith-based organization Aglow International has organized emergency preparedness workshops!-->!-->!-->…

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Albany experts available to discuss Tokyo Olympics

Kimberly J. Arrington Jul 20, 2021 0

ALBANY, NY (July 20, 2021) - The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally set to begin this week after being postponed last year, just as new cases of coronavirus in the region peaked in six months. A number of athletes have already tested…

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Canadian border to open for vaccinated U.S. citizens on August 9

Kimberly J. Arrington Jul 19, 2021 0

Monday, Canada ad the reopening of the Canada-United States border to American citizens vaccinated as of August 9. The border closed on March 21, 2020 and has only been open for essential travel since. The border closure has…

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Terrebonne and Lafourche officials sound the alarm on the increase in COVID-19 cases

Kimberly J. Arrington Jul 18, 2021 0

United Houma Nation's Tyler Duplantis has said he doesn't want history to repeat itself. Just a year ago, the Native American tribe was forced to cancel its annual powwow due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although COVID-19 vaccines are now…

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Stay prepared for wildfires

Kimberly J. Arrington Jul 11, 2021 0

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