EDM Friday Briefing: Major Infrastructure Damage Impacts Grain Supplies
Emergency and disaster management briefing for March 22, 2019: The full extent of the Midwest's floodwater damage has yet to be assessed and other news.
Emergency Management News
Idaho Enacts Expanded PTSD Law for First Responders
Hopefully, Idaho’s new first responder PTSD law will have a ripple effect on legislation throughout the country and create improved support.
EDM Wednesday Briefing: Flooding Devastates Midwest States
Emergency and disaster management briefing for March 20, 2019: Flooding continues to devastate the Midwest states and other news.
'Clear Similarities' between Boeing and Lion Air Crashes
There were “clear similarities” between the Boeing crash and a Lion Air 737 MAX 8 jet in Indonesian waters last October, the Associated Press reported.
EDM Monday Briefing: Historic Flooding Devastates Nebraska, Iowa
EDM Monday briefing for March 18, 2019: Evacuations and flash flood warnings continue in Nebraska amid historic flooding and other news.
To Receive Funds, Volunteer Organizations Need More Data
Each community will reach a point when it must hire paid personnel. Providing valid data from volunteer organizations to support this need is key.
EMS Agenda 2050 Will Improve EMS Services Nationwide
EMS Agenda 2050, designed around six guiding principles, will act as a mission statement and help bring EMS agencies into the future.
Mass Shootings at 2 New Zealand Mosques Kill 49 People
At least 49 people were killed and 48 others were injured in a mass shooting at two Christchurch, New Zealand, mosques during Friday noontime prayers.
Educating the Public about the Danger of Home Invasions
Home invasions are all-too-common occurrences and require citizens to have real conversations about personal preparedness and safety.
EDM Friday Briefing: First Responders Rescued from Deadly Floodwaters
Emergency and disaster management briefing for March 15, 2019: Seven first responders in Nebraska were pulled out of deadly floodwaters and other news.