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Providers in St. Louis were awarded the money through the Missouri Department of Health’s Crisis Counseling Program, which has for decades been funded by FEMA to help build hope and resiliency in disaster survivors. -
When Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska last month, the hardest-hit communities were accessible only by air or water. That complicated response efforts and makes rebuilding a challenge.
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A family of seven were trapped on top of their roof after rushing floodwaters surrounded their home. -
In 2016, a change in fire codes gave the fire marshal new authority over speed bumps, which are especially hard on big, fast-moving trucks — and the occupants inside.
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'When we change those dispatching protocols they change valuable seconds.'
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Keeping the lights on or getting power back may be easier now, thanks to smart devices and 'eyes in the sky.'
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The declaration provides cost-sharing assistance statewide through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to support efforts to prevent or reduce long-term risks from natural hazards.
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Over the next few weeks, firefighters will be photographing each other as they complete tasks as they search for the working stance that will be immortalized in bronze.
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When emergency managers across the state met on a conference call Saturday morning, quiet was the theme.
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For the past month, agencies and health providers have been working together to make sure they’re prepared to respond to any situation that may arise.
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'We’re trying to put together a common operating picture, like a snapshot of the state.'
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By day’s end on Monday, more than 1,200 residents had registered with FEMA for help based on individual, housing, and other needs.
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Communications during emergencies can be stressful even when all parties speak the same language.
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More than two hours after the initial attack, a car ran over two police officers in another part of the city.
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'We are absolutely hopeful that it’s a Y2K-type event and nothing ends up happening, but we know that if we don’t prepare for it, then we are not going to be able to handle it if it happens.'
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The training exercise tests and prepares emergency responses to mass casualty events on base and at the local hospitals, to keep both soldiers and medical professionals on their toes.
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The 82-page review, prepared by a consulting firm hired by Broward County, said that the response to the shooting was "disjointed, misinformed and conflicting" due to the lack of information.
