Disaster Preparedness

Oklahoma Opens Renovated Emergency Operations Center

April 3, 2008

"Unfortunately, our state has ample opportunity to use this center," said Albert Ashwood, the Department of Emergency Management's director.

Washington State to Hold Statewide Earthquake Drill April 22

April 3, 2008

As part of the state's observance of Disaster Preparedness month, the Washington Emergency Management Division will make available to local jurisdictions "drop, cover, and hold" bookmarks as well as litter bags with earthquake, tsunami, and volcano information.

The ABCs of Inspecting Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

By Don Frank · April 2008

When performing an inspection at a business, you should inspect its fire extinguishers. Looking at the psi gauge to see whether the arrow is in the green and inspecting the tag to determine whether it is current or the extinguisher needs to be inspected will tell you some things about it, but there is a bit more you should know.

Is Your Business Insured for Flood Loss?

March 31, 2008

NSC, Cantel Medical to Market Pandemic Flu Defense Kits

March 31, 2008

The organizations will co-market the co-branded products, along with providing planning and educational services, to more than 50,000 NSC members.

Report: Telecommuting Options Expand for Federal, Private Sectors

March 31, 2008

Ever-heightening concerns with traffic congestion, air pollution, and gasoline prices increase the attraction of telecommuting, an option the report says could improve employee recruitment, satisfaction, and retention.

NIOSH Accepting Comments Until June 1 on Health Workers' PPE Plan

March 29, 2008

The agency created the action plan after an Institute of Medicine panel said preparedness is urgently needed for the nation's 14 million health care workers.

CPSC Warns Midwesterners: As Floods Subside, Other Hazards Rise

March 28, 2008

Because consumer-grade generators are not weatherproof, they can pose the risk of electrocution and shock when used in wet conditions, so keep generators dry and wait for the rain to pass before using one.

International Emergency Management Conference Set for Prague

March 28, 2008

The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) will hold its first conference, entitled "Global Cooperation in Emergency and Disaster Management," on June 17 to 19, 2008, in Prague.

Gates Foundation Grants $1.3 Million for Pandemic Flu Research

March 26, 2008

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will collaborate with Maryland-based biotech company Lentigen Corp. on the project.

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