Eight of 10 Residents Near U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Favor Use of Nuclear Energy
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:32:31 -0700

Americans believe that companies that operate nuclear energy facilities are taking appropriate safety measures and are prepared for the most severe events that could impact US reactors. Eighty-three percent gave US reactors a high safety ratinga scores ...

Flood of '06, five years later: We're better prepared , but Mother Nature ...
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:18:01 -0700

"We have a whole different footprint,&quot ; said Brett Chellis, Broome County's director of emergency management services and a key player in changes that have been made since 2006. Not all of the fixes are as visible as the new floodwalls at Lourdes, ...

Intervention report lacks detail: Fraser
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:30:25 -0700

"How can the government embark on consultations for the years ahead when it is not prepared to lay out the facts of what has happened over the last four years?" Prime Minister Julia Gillard last Wednesday released the discussion paper, titled Stronger ...

Montco undecided on emergency communications improvements
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:12:55 -0700

The commissioners have said they will not be prepared to make a decision until September on the proposed upgrade of the system that is used by police and other first-responder s including firefighters and emergency medical personnel. ...

Radioactive fallout
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:33:35 -0700

By Marcia Frellick With nuclear instability still threatening Japan after the earthquake and tsunami in March, many Americans are concerned about how prepared US healthcare networks are to handle similar nuclear disasters. New York and New Jersey are ...

Fire Chief: Officials 'Gearing up for the Worst' as Arrigoni Bridge ...
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:42:03 -0700

By Cassandra Day | Email the author | 10:00am Slow emergency response and downtown gridlock resulting from the 18-month Arrigoni Bridge repair project are the Middletown fire chief's major concerns as construction begins Tuesday. ...

Oil Drops on Slowing Economy, Prospect of Another IEA Release
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:13:09 -0700

By Margot Habiby and Moming Zhou June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Oil fell to the lowest level in more than four months as data showed US consumer spending stagnated last month and after the International Energy Agency said it's prepared to release more crude ...

HAM Radio Enthusiasts Gather in Meridian
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:14:10 -0700

It's all part of an effort to be prepared should a real life emergency come about and all other forms of communication are down. "It's where groups of HAM radio operators... licensed operators... take their time to come out and to set up as if they ...

East Lansing prepared for U2 concert goers
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:26:48 -0700

On this particular day, every room has been booked for the last year, ever since it was announced that U2's 360 Tour concert at Spartan Stadium was postponed to 2011, after the band's front man Bono underwent emergency back surgery. ...

Study: Americans Ill- Prepared For Medical Emergency
Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:23:48 -0700

Aflac survey finds that more than half of respondents not prepared to pay for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by major medical insurance. A new study from Columbus, Ga.-based Aflac finds that even Americans with major medical insurance may have ...

KYTX CBS 19 Tyler Longview News Weather Sports Consumer Corner: Financially ...
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:24:46 -0700

A new study finds that most Americans are not financially prepared for an emergency . Bankrate.com says only about a quarter of people have the recommended cushion of at least six months expenses set aside. Another 24 percent don't have any emergency ...

Hub City & hurricanes: Be prepared
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:33:36 -0700

Develop an emergency plan before the emergency . Determine escape routes from homes and establish a meeting place. Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit with enough food and water for three to seven days. ...

Lafayette Consolidated Government Issues Flood Map Statement
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:04:43 -0700

Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish municipalities have received many questions recently regarding the new Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) currently being prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). ...

Emergency Response Training Simulates Shooter Scenario
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:03:32 -0700

Still, it would allow them to perfect their plans and prepare for the possibility of a real school emergency . "I don't think you are ever prepared for an active shooter," Laura Gainsborg, a middle school teacher and CERT member, said. ...

Be prepared for any Emergency , with Food Storage for your Family
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:43:45 -0700

Make sure your family is prepared for those--with food. Wise Foods is a local food storage company that boasts of great taste, and a made in the USA sticker. They are excited to announce their new meal line including Tortilla Soup , Alfredo, ...

Free emergency toolkit for seniors can be a 'lifesaver& #39;
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:59:50 -0700

By Thad Angelloz HOUMA a Assisting local senior caregivers with the process of being better prepared for an emergency is the main goal of a new information-man agement tool. Called a The Caring for Your Parents: Senior Emergency Kit,a the kit helps ...

Emergency crews brace as storm front approaches
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:05:22 -0700

Fire and Emergency Services Authority's Glen Hall says the high winds are the biggest concern. He says residents need to be prepared for the storm's potential impacts. "Winds to that level will definitely cause structural damage to homes," he said. ...

Oil Drops on Slowing Economy, Prospect of Another IEA Release
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:13:09 -0700

By Margot Habiby and Moming Zhou June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Oil fell to the lowest level in more than four months as data showed US consumer spending stagnated last month and after the International Energy Agency said it's prepared to release more crude ...

Intervention report lacks detail: Fraser
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:30:25 -0700

"How can the government embark on consultations for the years ahead when it is not prepared to lay out the facts of what has happened over the last four years?" Prime Minister Julia Gillard last Wednesday released the discussion paper, titled Stronger ...

Coast Guard rescues man from Lake Erie near Geneva State Park
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:02:25 -0700

a That means not only having the proper number of life jackets onboard, but wearing them whenever underway. It is much more difficult to find and don a life jacket during an emergency . Boaters need to be prepared ahead of time.a At about 1 pm, ...