Emergency Management leader speaks to Rotary Club
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:59:09 -0800

Credit: Submitted photo David Martin, the director of Emergency Management and Communications for Iredell County, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Statesville/Fourth Creek's weekly breakfast meeting Jan. 11 at the Statesville Country Club.

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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:32:58 -0800

... Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas mark a major milestone for consumers looking to improve their experience while working or playing off the grid, as well as those seeking to secure the latest technology in emergency preparedness solutions.

Flood victims struggle to rebuild communities, lives
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:59:54 -0800

Mira Bakatan, program manager for emergency preparedness and response from Oxfam, said the need to support livelihood for early recovery will soon become a pressing issue. She said assessment has been going on to identify livelihood activities for men ...

White House recognizes St. Clair County official
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:37:09 -0800

Be Ready St Clair County.org, an emergency preparedness website that details how individuals and families can create emergency kits for themselves. Friedland said Simpson showed great understanding and aptitude in her work with the Citizen Corps, ...

Zambia: The Art of Farming - Emergency Preparedness - Is the Media Media Helpful
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:31:43 -0800

"There is no bulletin to show the crop forecast on community radio stations on the Copperbelt that can help the farmers plan effectively, we need information for planning ," Mr Munsanje who is Zambia Cooperative Federation director, said.

ACT Alliance Alert: Flooding in Mozambique and Malawi
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:31:44 -0800

In Mozambique, the ACT forum has been attending emergency coordination meetings led by National Institute of Disaster Management = Instituto Nacional de Gestao de Calamidades (INGC). Members are also attending other cluster preparedness meetings with ...

Weather-Ready Nation emergency response project launched in Louisiana
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:24:51 -0800

A critical part of NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation initiative, these emergency mobile weather and water forecasters are trained to work alongside emergency managers to enhance preparedness efforts in the central Gulf coast region.

Snowy Weather Tips from Emergency Mgmt
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:23:11 -0800

Medical Reserve Corps, or MRC, is also a community-based volunteer program that engages medical, public health and other civilian volunteers to strengthen public health and improve emergency preparedness and response. For more information, contact the ...

Emergency Public Health Advisor
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:26:34 -0800

The Programme is currently implementing Public Health and Livelihoods in Upper Nile and Lakes States and has an Emergency Preparedness and response team that operates across the all the ten states. In support of the Emergency Preparedness and Response ...

Emergency preparedness topic of weekend classes sponsored by Ozarks ...
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:01:21 -0800

Several items were available for attendees to look at during the two day seminar held in Thayer on emergency preparedness . Photo by Linda Greer [Order this photo] When Hurricane Agnes made its way up the East Coast in 1973, dumping torrential rain in ...

UISOL Demonstrates Utility Emergency Operations Interoperability Solution at ...
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:37:25 -0800

23, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- UISOL, the utility integration specialist, has launched a first-of-its-kind, integration software and services solution to enable utilities to optimize emergency preparedness and response with enhanced communication and ...

IEMA Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips for People with Functional and Access ...
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:09:12 -0800

By Anonymous The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today kicked off its 2012 Preparedness Campaign by focusing on emergency preparedness for people with functional and access needs. The agency will highlight a different preparedness topic ...

Tofino adds an alert system to emergency management plan
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:11:18 -0800

The system requires residents to register their information, and during an emergency situation a notification will be sent out to all who are registered by phone and email. The district's emergency preparedness coordinator Eric Graham said the system ...

AUM to offer master's program in homeland security, emergency management
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:02:53 -0800

A new master's degree program at Auburn Montgomery will give graduate students an opportunity to gain training in emergency preparedness and terrorism. The new program in homeland security and emergency management was approved by the Alabama Commission ...

Community comment: Medical Reserve Corps opens doors to volunteers on Jan. 28
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:07:02 -0800

Presently, the Health Department, along with other organizations involved in emergency disaster planning , performs a number of disaster drills throughout the year. The public may not be aware of these practice drills, but they include drills for quick ...

Prepare Now for Winter Weather
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:33:43 -0800

As with any disaster , preparation can be the difference between life and death. The Red Cross recommends that individuals and families prepare for winter storms by: Assembling an Emergency Preparedness Kit: Pack a winter-specific supply kit that ...

Officials Discuss Town's Emergency and Social Services
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:48:30 -0800

Municipal planning, communication, family readiness and social service offerings were some of the emergency preparedness subjects covered at the annual town meeting in the Canton Town Hall auditorium Wednesday night. Adam B. Libros, fire marshal and ...

Montana's emergency preparedness programs at risk due to budget cuts
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:17:25 -0800

The reports have found that while a significant investment has led to improvements in the nation's ability to prevent, diagnose and respond to health emergencies , the resources have not been sufficient. The reports document how preparedness had been ...

Being ready for a disaster
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:27:22 -0800

While there are no known diseases on the horizon, emergency preparedness officials say this is the best time for training and preparations. "We prepare for the worst," Perry said. "That's our job here, to make plans for whatever could happen.

Emergency responders hone skills through drills
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:46:25 -0800

Emergency responders from area localities gathered Sunday morning at Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton for vehicle extraction, victim rescue and driving drills. The practice increases preparedness and will help District 1 responders defend their ...