At Least 1,680 Dams Across the US Pose Potential Risk
There are more than 90,000 dams in the United States. On average, the nation’s dams are over 50 years old. “A more than two-year investigation has found scores of dams nationwide in even worse condition, and in equally dangerous locations. They loom over homes, businesses, highways or entire communities that could face life-threatening floods […]
11 Treated After Chemical Reaction Causes Problem at Plant in Montgomery, Alabama.
A chemical reaction occurred in a production facility in Montgomery Alabama, causing the building to be evacuated. Montgomery Fire and Rescue treated 11 patients, with 3 being transported to local hospitals for conditions that are considered non-life-threatening. Montgomery Fire and Rescue Special Ops (HazMat) processed the chemical situation. Toxic industrial chemical (TICs) incidents are among the most frequent […]
Is Evacuation of Vulnerable Citizens Our Achilles Heel?
California Post-Fire Audit Shares Important Lessons The recent devastating wildfires in California have created a greater awareness of the problem of evacuating vulnerable individuals during fast-changing disaster situations. A new report from the Auditor of the State of California examined some of the factors that hampered county and state emergency managers in evacuating access and functional needs individuals. […]
