Preparedness
Hackers Could Shut Down Satellites, or Turn Them into Weapons
Hackers could shut satellites down or jam the signals from satellites, creating havoc for critical infrastructure. This includes electric grids, water networks, and transportation systems.
Education
New Ebola Virus Vaccine Makes the Disease 'Preventable and Treatable'
New Ebola virus vaccine: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it has prequalified Merck’s Ervebo as a vaccine for Ebola hemorrhagic fever.
Response
Police: Driver Traveling 79 Mph When Oklahoma Students Hit
A pickup truck was traveling 79 mph in a 25 mph zone when it struck children on a sidewalk in suburban Oklahoma City, killing two and injuring the others.
Emergency Management News
EDM Wednesday Briefing: Library Blaze Kills Firefighter in Porterville
Emergency and disaster management briefing for February 19, 2020: A deadly fire at a California library claimed the life of a firefighter — and other news.
EDM Monday Briefing: Widespread UK Flooding from Storm Dennis
Global Coronavirus Fatalities Near DRC's Ebola Death Toll
EDM Friday Briefing: Seventh Seattle Infant Dies from Mold-Related Disease
Police: Driver Traveling 79 Mph When Oklahoma Students Hit
WHO Calls Coronavirus a 'Very Grave Threat' for the World