Disaster Management
While we don鈥檛 know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms
An elderly couple who worked as poll workers in Wright County were killed when their vehicle was swept away in the flooding
Tens of thousands are without power as severe weather destroyed structures and caused flooding
Haywood County Emergency Services is relying on first responders in Tennessee as I-40 is closed for repairs
Jefferson Emergency Rescue District medics worked on patient evacuations during hurricanes Helene and Milton
Buncombe County officials previously reported 72 deaths and now defers to a state count of 42
Flooding in and around Roswell left two people dead, several injured and a trail of destruction
Thousands lack water in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene
Survivors themselves, Yancey County EMS medics are working tirelessly to care for Hurricane Helene victims
FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats
EMS crews and ambulance services from across the country have deployed to assist with response efforts following Hurricane Milton
Video of one rescue showed Hillsborough County deputies saving a teen clinging onto debris in floodwater
Before the storm hit, the home of MLB鈥檚 Tampa Bay Rays was set up as a base camp for 10,000 emergency workers to aid in debris cleanup and response efforts
Hurricane Milton produced at least 150 tornadoes across Florida before making landfall as a Category 3 storm south of Tampa
Task force team members spend long days searching the debris and collapsed buildings in the western part of North Carolina
The fallout from Hurricane Helene has forced some hospitals to begin conserving supplies
As Hurricane Milton approaches, many Waffle House locations along the Gulf Coast have closed in preparation
10 hospitals and 300 healthcare facilities have already evacuated according to Gov. Ron DeSantis鈥� website
Tampa General Hospital is the region鈥檚 only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane
Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages
Hurricane Milton had been downgraded to a Category 4 storm as it approached Florida鈥檚 Gulf Coast
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Flooding from Hurricane Helene has disturbed yellowjacket and bee nests, causing the insects to swarm and sting survivors
Search teams and volunteers continue to search through storm damage as states slowly recover
Whether you鈥檙e preparing for a blackout or going camping, learn how to select the right generator to ensure reliable power when you need it most
Providers and their communities are moving into the recovery phase while some healthcare workers are still unaccounted for in North Carolina
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