New health facility breaks ground in Montgomery Sep 1, 2010
The intent behind the new clinic is to keep emergencies only in the ER, to keep non-emergencies out and to treat everyone who needs it regardless of their income or insurance. "If you have a headache, stomach ache...bleeding from the knee" is it a true emergency or something to go to the doctor. (WSFA.com, AL)
Natrona County Commissioners hear 1-cent requests Sep 1, 2010
-- Emergency Management: $1,066,816 with $500,000 for upgrading radio capabilities in the Alcova Pathfinder areas; $20,000 to improve the communications facilities at the Tower Hill site; $100,000 for a "reverse 911" system to notify citizens on cell phones and computers about emergencies; $95,640 for WyoLink-compatible high band portable and mobile radios; $208,076 for an eight-passenger Pisten Bully Snow Cat; $80,000 for an airboat for river, lake and ice rescues; and a $63,100 Argo snow cat... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
EFICOR's Response to Leh Flash Floods - Update 3 Sep 1, 2010
Wed, 1 Sep 07:25:20 GMT. The views expressed are the author's alone. (AlertNet)
This little piggy made $80,000 Sep 1, 2010
They are also more likely to need to dip into their investment for emergencies, so this should also be taken into account. A financial adviser and regular Money contributor, Noel Whittaker, also recommends insurance bonds, especially for grandparents or parents who can afford to invest larger sums. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Chile mine owners beg forgiveness for miners' plight Sep 1, 2010
"The environment may be different, but the human response in physiology, behavior, responses to emergencies is quite similar," said NASA deputy chief medical officer , one of the four-person team. My saved articles. (India Times, India)
Clues to Heart Attack, Stroke Risk from Fat-Filled Artery Sep 1, 2010
In an analysis of more than 45,000 patients, the researchers found that patients with abnormal fatty deposits in an artery were at highest risk if they had a prior history of heart attack or other emergencies linked to an artery blockage ... The researchers found that patients with atherothrombosis with a prior history of heart attacks and other events related to a blood vessel blockage had the highest rate of subsequent cardiac emergencies linked to blood flow problems ... The findings show... (MEDLINEplus)
Djoker escapes » Sep 1, 2010
Heading into the evening matches, they didn't report any heat-related emergencies. The players were doing their best to take it in stride. (ESPN -- Tennis)
State warned to be on watch when Earl makes turn north Sep 1, 2010
Hurricane Earl should serve as a reminder to all of us of the importance of being prepared for hurricanes and other emergencies, said Craig Fugate, FEMA administrator. At FEMA, we re taking steps to aggressively prepare, should a hurricane make landfall along the East Coast. (Boston Globe)
- EDITORIAL : Flowers are no match for a typhoon Sep 1, 2010
DPP Taipei City Councilor Hsu Chia-ching (}C) added that the city government had better pray there are no emergencies or disasters in the second half of this year, because it has no money to deal with any unforseen eventualities. Although it has been a relatively storm-free typhoon season this year, it is not over yet. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Lessons learned from air show Aug 31, 2010
I got a lot of positive comments from people who had gone to the show, but when you have a large event outside with 30,000-40,000 people per day, you're going to have some medical complaints and responses," Achilles said.Police Capt. Mike Schwartz said police were spread out at the show and throughout the tradeport. Automobile accidents in the area were limited to fender benders, Schwartz said, but the accidents did compound traffic that backed up for hours out of the Pease Tradeport.The traffic... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Step by step Aug 31, 2010
One of our biggest challenges is dealing with medical emergencies. With shorter hospital stays and more-acute patients, Layton said that the rehabilitation team is often asked to do the impossible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
7 Disaster Recovery Tips for Government Agencies Aug 31, 2010
Developing a solid and proven disaster preparedness plan is crucial to ensuring minimal interruptions to critical operations during weather emergencies or other disruptions ... In addition, agencies should assess the projected growth of the organization and ensure that enough UPS devices are available to accommodate that growth ensuring that all systems are protected in emergencies today and in the future ... Products and services designed to help during emergencies also change, as do their... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Washington County Emergency Medical Services Aug 31, 2010
Responded to 20 medical emergencies. Made nine out-of-county transfers. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Lengthy Chile mine rescue operation underway Aug 31, 2010
"The environment may be different, but the human response in physiology, behavior, responses to emergencies is quite similar," said NASA deputy chief medical officer Michael Duncan, one of the four-strong team. Duncan will be accompanied by a NASA engineer, a psychologist and a second medical doctor. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Suicide blaze kills 9 in Russian nursing home Aug 31, 2010
Daria Korovina, a spokeswoman for the regional Emergencies Ministry, said two others were injured in the fire at the facility in Vishny Volochek, 120 miles (200 kilometers) north of Moscow ... In this case, however, the head of the Emergencies Ministry's supervision department, Yuri Deshevykh, was quoted by ITAR-Tass as saying the nursing home's fire-alarm system, installed this year, had functioned properly. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Ghana: Biotechnology Can Change Country's Agriculture Aug 31, 2010
Of the 38 counties experiencing perpetual food emergencies, 25 are in Africa, Prof Walter Alhassan said to the journalists. He added that Population pressure, the need for intensification of agriculture, pollution of ground waters from agro-chemical run-offs, intractable pest and diseases of plants and animals, climate change induced stresses and fossil price increases are all major food security challenges. (allAfrica.com)
Jet fire scare shows all is not well with safety Aug 30, 2010
The DGCA, airlines say, needs to spell out clearly what is to be the standard operating procedure (SOP) in emergencies ... When emergencies happen, decisions have to be taken in a split second. (India Times)
Obama hails New Orleans five years after Katrina Aug 30, 2010
The administration said it had provided grants 00004000 to bolster the local justice and health care systems, set up programs to improve handling of emergencies and rebuilt 350km of levees to pre-Katrina standards. But many in the city question why the levees are being rebuilt to specifications that failed when Katrina struck. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama hails New Orleans' resilience in post-Katrina Aug 30, 2010
" Ahead of Obama's arrival, the White House touted its commitment to the region, citing efforts to "cut through red tape," and help families still in temporary shelters find more permanent homes. The administration said it had provided grants to bolster the local justice and health care systems, set up programs to improve handling of emergencies and rebuilt 350 kilometres of levees to pre-Katrina standards. But many in the city question why the levees are being rebuilt to specifications that... (Channelnewsasia.com)
From afar, translators gain fans Aug 30, 2010
In-house interpreters are still needed, but the LAN system provides a stop-gap during emergencies if an interpreter isn t immediately available, said Joy Johnson-Lind, director of child and family services at Children s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Our biggest advocates for LAN are our interpreters, because they get it. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
- ANALYSIS : Hon Hais Huang took lead role during crisis Aug 30, 2010
It is clear Huang plays a bigger role than most chief financial executives when it comes to dealing with emergencies. In May, she was appointed by Gou to take charge of a special task force to tackle the image crisis after seven Chinese workers had fallen to their deaths. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Obama, in radio address, says ‘the war is ending’ Aug 29, 2010
This time, Obamas were able to relax EDGARTOWN President Obama wrapped up a 10-day vacation yesterday that was blissfully free of the news emergencies that have interrupted some of his past getaways. Grim economic reports cast an inescapable shadow over the first family s stay in Martha s Vineyard, and tough tasks on Iraq and the Middle East await the president in Washington. (Boston Globe)
Obamas enjoy (mostly) uninterrupted vacation Aug 29, 2010
- President Obama wrapped up a 10-day vacation Saturday that was blissfully free of the news emergencies that have interrupted some of his past getaways ... - President Obama wrapped up a 10-day vacation Saturday that was blissfully free of the news emergencies that have interrupted some of his past getaways. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Three Shelby Township sirens fail during storm Aug 28, 2010
The lightning also fried the township's power boxes that service its 9-1-1 system, so all calls were immediately rerouted to Sterling Heights, a common procedure during such emergencies. Dispatchers were immediately sent to Sterling Heights to handle calls, Shepherd said. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Resident files federal suit against former Paragould police officer (4) Aug 28, 2010
On June 24, he resigned after 14 years of service with the department, citing recent "family emergencies" and "other factors" as the reasons behind his resignation. An Arkansas State Police investigation was conducted into the matter by Special Agent Bobby Stabbs, of Marion. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Tech park employers boost security after shootings Aug 28, 2010
Ktech is also investing about $100,000 to install surveillance cameras outside and inside facilities, and to equip team responders at all three company facilities with emergency pagers and cell phones for rapid internal communication in emergencies. In addition, Ktech will carefully screen anyone entering its buildings in the future, especially former employees. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Hurricane + midwife = 20 births Aug 28, 2010
Prepas, now 58, has traveled the world with organizations like Save the Children and UNICEF. She went to Ghana, Namibia and Zimbabwe in the 1990s to teach midwives in those African countries how best to deal with emergencies. Video: Remembering Katrina. (CNN)
Why you need a 'zombie apocalypse' phone Aug 28, 2010
A low-end, energy-efficient backup phone can come in handy during emergencies ... But for emergencies, it still helps to have a simple, small, hardy backup phone that can make calls, send or receive text messages, and hold a charge for a very, very long time ... A low-end, energy-efficient backup phone also can come in handy during smaller-scale emergencies -- if your car breaks down or if you just can't find your regular phone anywhere. (CNN -- Tech)
County nixes any new use of Rainy Day Fund Aug 27, 2010
3 million Rainy Day Fund were denied by the county council in favor of saving it for emergencies. Keith Shrader, council member, said, Leave that money in that fund for now. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Emergency Kits For Disaster Prepare... Aug 27, 2010
Whether they live in an urban or rural environment, families need to be prepared for emergencies ... But being prepared well in advance of emergencies not only brings peace of mind, it can also help families survive in the aftermath of a disaster. (Suite101.com)
Wheres the best place to put your money? Aug 26, 2010
I ll keep buying equities, but keeping a big pile of cash (beyond what you might need for emergencies) is not only foolish, but dangerous to yourself. 75 South. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Why the world must help Pakistan Aug 26, 2010
Toole: After decades of working in emergencies, never have I seen such devastation ... After decades of working in emergencies around the world, never before have I seen such astonishing devastation ... Impartiality, transparency and targeting those in greatest need first are at the heart of the work we do in any situation, and especially in emergencies. (CNN)
American Red Cross Urges Caution During Heat Wave Aug 26, 2010
"Our goal is to give people the information they need to protect themselves and their families from heat-related illnesses, said Gaby Tamayo, Health and Safety Director for the Kern Chapter. Red Cross Heat Wave Safety Tips: Prepare. Discuss heat safety precautions with members of your household. Have a plan for what to do if the power goes out. Dress for the heat. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the suns rays. It is also a good... (KERO 23, CA)
NATIONAL GUARD - Training Exercise Kicks Off Aug 26, 2010
This is a test of our capacity to respond to any local emergencies, whether they be man-made or natural, said Army Maj ... The exercise will test the interaction abilities of the Guard with civilian agencies and their ability to respond to major domestic emergencies. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Home Plate: Emergency survival kit returns with school year Aug 25, 2010
If you have to go out a purchase an extra set from the dollar store, do, but by all means, keep a pair of slip-ons in your trunk for unexpected emergencies. Remember, no one plans on being an idiot; it just comes naturally some days. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Schools receive federal grant Aug 25, 2010
This is a wonderful opportunity for the Senatobia Municipal School District to improve the overall district capacity to respond to emergencies," said Senatobia Municipal School District Superintendent Michael Hood. "The district already has an emergency plan but with the funding provided by the grant, the district will be able to provide additional training for school personnel, material, and evaluations by outside sources to continue upgrading prevention and response capabilities ensuring our... (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Supporting blood banking in the Gaza Strip Aug 25, 2010
We are also helping the service to better prepare for emergencies. In partnership with the local authorities, Merlin will be developing an emergency preparedness plan for all blood banks within the Gaza Strip, with the Ministry of Health's blood banks as the lead supplier of blood for all. (AlertNet)
"Don't stop giving" Aug 24, 2010
That's according to the UK's Disaster Emergencies Committee as the UK total reached 30 million. However, the United Nations warned that much more is still needed and shockingly, three weeks on, the crisis is getting worse not better. (ITV news, UK -- News)
New credit card rules can help, but don't get complacent Aug 24, 2010
Do you keep an extra credit card in the back of your wallet for emergencies. Now, it won't cost you anything to do that. (USA Today -- Money)
Filipinos in S'pore shocked & angry with Manila bus hijacking Aug 24, 2010
Channel NewsAsia - Filipinos in S'pore shocked & angry with Manila bus hijacking - channelnewsasia. Filipinos in S'pore shocked & angry with Manila bus hijacking Posted: 24 August 2010 0031 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
LETTERS: ERs are critical to health care solution Aug 24, 2010
Most patients come to the emergency department with medical emergencies only 8% have non-urgent medical conditions and most emergency visits (nearly two-thirds) occur during non-business hours when primary care doctors' offices are closed ("Glimpse the future of primary health care," Cover story, News, Aug. 16). READ ARTICLE. (USA Today -- News)
Emergency shelters take victims' pets into account, drill locally Aug 24, 2010
Tomoschuk said her organization is under contract by Montgomery County Department of Public Safety to recruit and train volunteers for future emergencies. In October, during Fire Prevention Month, volunteers canvassed neighborhoods across the Philadelphia region, including Norristown, to raise awareness about fire safety. (King of Prussia Courier, PA)
Patterns in Serious In-Flight Medical Emergencies Aug 24, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Medical emergencies on commercial airplanes are not common, but certain passengers -- including the elderly and pregnant women -- face greater risks of complications requiring flight diversions, a study of one airline finds. Researchers determined that over five years, one large Hong Kong-based airline logged 4,068 in-flight medical emergencies among paying passengers ... That translated to a rate of about 12 emergencies per "billion revenue passenger kilometers" --... (MEDLINEplus)
My turn: North Douglas Causeway Proposal significantly improves emergency response capability Aug 24, 2010
My primary interest in this project is driven from being a fire department volunteer responder in Juneau since the early 1970s and being closely involved with emergencies since then ... A lot goes into considering how responders will provide rescue, respond to medical and fire emergencies, maintain order and support one another when access to the hospital and other emergency resources is cut off. (Juneau Empire)
No comments posted. Aug 23, 2010
Contact your local American Red Cross to become trained as an assistant for local and national emergencies. Those who are interested in helping but don't have the time to train can help by cleaning and sanitizing CPR equipment, landscaping, working on special events and hanging up posters for blood drives. (The Herald-Palladium)
'Legacy of Katrina' report details impact of stalled recovery on mental health status of children Aug 23, 2010
"This study adds further credence to widely accepted views that adults and children affected by catastrophic emergencies can experience up to a 40 percent increased in mental and behavioral illness.". According to David M. Abramson, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Q&A: 'Over 70,000 women die in India every year during childbirth' Aug 23, 2010
And the healthcare system is just not geared to handle such huge number of emergencies and complications. The problems in accessing good healthcare are the same in India as they are across the world. (India Times, India)
Sutter Health Co.'s prices outstrip others' Aug 22, 2010
Patients in need of hospital care, especially in emergencies, often can't travel very far, restricting competition. And if they have health insurance, they have little incentive to price shop. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
IOB raises lending rate by 50 basis points Aug 22, 2010
Emergency fund is money that can be used in cases of financial emergencies. Health insurance segment of insurance business has been bleeding. (India Times)
- Putin sacks top forestry official after fire debacle Aug 22, 2010
Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu told a news conference on Thursday that the cost of extinguishing fires across Russia, as well as funds allocated to building new houses, had reached 12 billion roubles. DEATH RATE. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
South Africa: High Level of Intimidation of Docs And Nurses Aug 21, 2010
Outpatients was closed, theatre and maternity were open for emergencies. The ICU had only two nurses as striking workers came into the hospital to take nurses out to join them. (allAfrica.com)
Africa & foreign aid: A case for Aug 21, 2010
Food aid saves lives in emergencies but can also create dependencies by destroying local farming capacities when food aid becomes food "dumped" on the local market. But the biggest area of contestation is so-called development aid. (CNN -- World)
Washington County Emergency Medical Services Aug 21, 2010
Responded to six medical emergencies. Made two out-of-county emergency transfers. (Brenham Banner, TX)
South Africa: Strike Hits Public Education, Healthcare Aug 21, 2010
Public hospitals and clinics have managed to stay open with skeleton staff running essential services, but the department of health has asked the public to only use hospitals in emergencies and to opt for private facilities if they can. Unions and the ministry of public service and administration have been locked in negotiations since April 2010. (allAfrica.com)
Bikes battle blazes Aug 21, 2010
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Mike Hagen said: "We are once again looking for innovative ways to help us tackle the issues that we face in Merseyside. Anti-social behaviour fires, such as wheelie bins and skips, account for 62 percent of our total fire call-outs. We used to send a fire engine with a full crew to tackle them, but we want these appliances available for emergencies where life or property are at risk. In recent years we have looked at alternative ways to tackle these incidents and these... (iAfrica.com)
'Quakeville' tent city to test disaster preparedness Aug 21, 2010
Quakeville will put disaster preparedness into the hands of the citizenry, who will be the first on the ground to deal with neighborhood emergencies, Kou said. "It's exciting because it involves all citizens. In the past, drills involved emergency volunteers only," said Kou, who also is co-chair of the Palo Alto Neighborhoods block-preparedness-coordinator program and is a Barron Park Neighborhood Association disaster-prep leader. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
U.S. Tries to Fix Slow Response to Outbreaks Aug 21, 2010
"The report does address some key areas that can help make the process more efficient in the event of future public health emergencies," said Karen Lancaster, a spokeswoman for vaccine maker MedImmune, owned by AstraZeneca. Sebelius said the plan calls for $170 million to kickstart reforms at FDA, including adding "a stronger, expert scientific workforce and infrastructure.". (MEDLINEplus)
Brookneal thrift store offering back-to-school discounted prices Aug 21, 2010
Although funds have been tight during the recession, L.A.M.B.S occasionally helps with emergencies. "If we have the money available, we sometimes will pay to cut someone's water back on, but we don't pay the bill itself," she explained. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Pakistan floods the harbinger of a raw, new reality Aug 21, 2010
What's needed is a range of levers,'' says Hewett, who identifies four key threads to better answering the next emergencies. He echoes McCawley on the need for more resources, increased investment in local preparedness, and reforms to the international system - ''tackling some hard issues about getting better co-ordination, better leadership. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Lack of funds creates dilemma for aid workers Aug 21, 2010
That's a dilemma we are facing because the level of funding has not been where it has for other emergencies on this scale,'' he said ... Mr Goudswaard, an Australian, is a veteran of many humanitarian emergencies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tests look at flow of gases in subway Aug 21, 2010
This will help us further enhance our strategic response and preparedness for emergencies, he said. Best said the department chose to conduct the experiment in Boston because the city is home to the oldest subway system in the country. (Boston Globe)
Attack of the Primitives Aug 20, 2010
" American suspicion about internationalism has deep roots in American culture. In his farewell address in 1796, George Washington warned against "permanent alliances," and counseled U.S. policymakers to limit pacts with foreign powers "for extraordinary emergencies. " "It is folly in one nation to look for disinterested favors from another," Washington wrote, reflecting the anxieties of a young country struggling for survival in a world dominated by quarrelsome and ambitious European powers.... (Slate)
Sac City Unified gets $577K grant Aug 20, 2010
The Sacramento City Unified School District will receive more than half a million dollars from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare students and faculty for emergencies ... With the money, the school district can boost its response and crisis management plans to keep students and faculty properly trained and prepared for emergencies. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Broadband network the one big issue in a desultory campaign Aug 20, 2010
It would also be invaluable in getting immediate advice in emergencies - Gillard used the example of the child who develops a midnight rash. But of course the implications went much further; instant access to specialist advice and up-to-date medical techniques would transform the lives of rural doctors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Does Recession Discriminate Against Women?New study shows that professional women are vulnerable in the recession. Aug 20, 2010
They were whipping out credit cards to pay for groceries, doctor bills, utilities and emergencies. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
