The first few minutes following a disaster are chaotic, but they are the most critical moments for saving lives.

More than three dozen agencies were supporting the drill including Volusia County Emergency Management. Airport officials said any disaster at Daytona International would require a large response.

U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) assigned to Maritime Security Response Team - West (MSRT-W) and Royal Canadian Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Fleet ...

Disaster Day is hosted by the Texas A&M College of Health, and it is a way for students to gain real-world medical experience through a simulation.

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CITYWIDE — ALTHOUGH TAKING PLACE AFTER NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH, a Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training is being offered for area clergy. The New York Disaster Interfaith ...

The Salvation Army of Kentucky and Tennessee has announced four Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Regional Training Summits ...

CHICO — As the fires continue in Southern California, a volunteer group in Chico is preparing for the next fire season. The North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVDAG) holds an annual training to ...

County staff said the overhaul is needed now that participation demands and state requirements have changed, and the county wants more control over what responders are learning.