Disasters and public health emergencies—whether local or global, natural or human-caused—result in unique combinations of human exposures, hazards, and stressors. These conditions are often not well understood in terms of their immediate physical and mental health impacts, as well as longer-term consequences. Disaster Research Response Program The National Institutes of Health Disaster Research Response (DR2) … Continue reading About the Program – Disaster Research Response (DR2) Program
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East Palestine’s Record of Devastating Train Derailments
From the March 2, 1970, edition of the Salem News, via Newspapers.com Tyler Buchanan, author of Axios Columbus Long before the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment exposed East Palestine to hazardous chemicals, residents suffered from a series of devastating rail car derailments that destroyed businesses, ruined local infrastructure and often left the city stuck paying … Continue reading East Palestine’s Record of Devastating Train Derailments
Chemical Health Risks from the Ohio Train Accident–What We Know So Far – Scientific American
About two weeks after a train carrying toxic and combustible materials derailed just outside a small town near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and filled the skies with black smoke, questions abound over the health and environmental impacts of the disaster. The February 3 derailment of the train, operated by Norfolk Southern, near East Palestine, Ohio, sparked … Continue reading Chemical Health Risks from the Ohio Train Accident–What We Know So Far – Scientific American
A Somber Spring Day In Boston
We are releasing to the general public the feed archives from Boston's Public Safety response to the terrorist attack on the Boston marathon. Here they are below. Please note the terms of reuse listed at the bottom of this message: Boston Police, Fire and EMS Audio Archives - this feed primarily has Boston PD 2:47 … Continue reading A Somber Spring Day In Boston
Breaking News: CNN: Dam fails in eastern Iowa, causing massive flooding
STORY HIGHLIGHTS A dam has failed in eastern Iowa The breach has forced residents to flee the area The breach was caused by "massive rain," officials say (CNN) -- A dam on an eastern Iowa lake suffered a "catastrophic" failure Saturday, sending a massive amount of water into nearby communities and forcing residents to flee, … Continue reading Breaking News: CNN: Dam fails in eastern Iowa, causing massive flooding
Drive Safely………Do Yourself & Your Loved Ones A Favor.
This video has been making rapid rounds on the internet. It's not for the faint of heart even though I am sure some of these examples were staged. That aside, distracted, angry, in a hurry or driving under the influence won't get you home safely. Be careful when you drive.......
NFPA releases new fireworks video
June 22, 2010 —Stressing the message that there is no safe way to use consumer fireworks, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a new online video in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. “Every year fire departments and emergency rooms must respond to the devastating consequences of consumer fireworks,” said James M. Shannon, … Continue reading NFPA releases new fireworks video
Massive fireball reported across Midwestern skies overnight.
April 15, 2010 Authorities in several Midwestern states were flooded Wednesday night with reports of a gigantic fireball lighting up the sky, the National Weather Service said. The fireball was visible for about 15 minutes beginning about 10 p.m., said the National Weather Service in Sullivan, Wisconsin, just west of Milwaukee. "The fireball was seen … Continue reading Massive fireball reported across Midwestern skies overnight.
Benefit at Okauchee tavern to honor slain officer Jenny Luick of the Oconomowoc Police Department, Wisconsin
A benefit in honor of a Town of Oconomowoc police officer who was fatally shot outside a Jefferson tavern early Sunday will be held next week at a tavern in Okauchee. Jennifer K. Luick, 37, and her companion, Gregg T. Peters, 40, were shot and killed during a quarrel with Andrew J. Wirth, according to … Continue reading Benefit at Okauchee tavern to honor slain officer Jenny Luick of the Oconomowoc Police Department, Wisconsin
In Memory of the Lakewood, Washington Police Officers
Grieving families, friends remember slain Lakewood Police Officers
The four police officers who were slain at a Parkland-area coffee shop on Sunday were all original members of the Lakewood police force.But they also were remembered by family members and friends for their different personalities, interests and approaches to police work. Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39 Renninger was described as a cop's cop: A tough … Continue reading Grieving families, friends remember slain Lakewood Police Officers
Forza Coffee issues statement; starts fund for officers families
Forza Coffee, owners of the coffee shop where four Lakewood police officers were gunned down Sunday morning has issued a statement and also set up a fund for the officers families. “As a retired police officer,” said Brad Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer of Forza Coffee, “this senseless shooting hits extremely close to home to me. … Continue reading Forza Coffee issues statement; starts fund for officers families
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