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health6 days ago•4 min saved

Dad’s quick thinking helps 7-year-old survive stroke at the pool

Seven-year-old Geno Mueller suffered a stroke while at the pool; his father Bo Mueller quickly recognized warning signs (face drooping and arm weakness) and called 911, leading to emergency treatment at the Cleveland Clinic to remove a clot. Geno, who has a history of heart defects and pacemaker, has recovered and returned to school. The family highlights that strokes can occur in children and emphasizes recognizing symptoms using the BE FAST mnemonic during Stroke Awareness Month.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#be-fast #emergency-response #health

local11 days ago•27 min saved

Searsmont explosion prompts mass casualty response

Emergency crews are on the scene in Searsmont, Maine after an explosion at 506 Main Street South (Robbins Lumber Inc.), prompting a mass casualty response as firefighters and other responders work at the site; authorities have not yet released casualty figures or a cause.

via WGME|

#emergency-response #explosion #firefighters

local11 days ago•2 min saved

Two Die as Small Plane Crashes Into Akron Home, Igniting Fire

Two people aboard a small plane were killed when it crashed into a home in Akron’s Coventry Crossing, sparking a rapid house fire. Neighbors helped evacuate residents as firefighters and multiple agencies responded; authorities cordoned off the area and are investigating with the FAA, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Summit County Medical Examiner on scene.

via Akron Beacon Journal|

#airplane-crash #akron #emergency-response

local15 days ago•2 min saved

Daylight Shootout on Memorial Drive Triggers Cambridge Emergency Response

In broad daylight on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, a rifle-wielding suspect opened fire and engaged in a gunfight with police, prompting a large emergency response with multiple cruisers and ambulances; at least one person was treated for a gunshot wound; authorities say there is no ongoing threat, and state and local police are investigating with Gov. Healey monitoring the situation.

via Boston 25 News|

#cambridge #crime #emergency-response

local16 days ago•2 min saved

Miami Haulover Sandbar blast triggers mass-casualty response, 11 hospitalized

A boat explosion at the Haulover Sandbar in Miami triggered a Level 2 mass casualty incident, with 11 people hospitalized as more than 25 units—including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Coast Guard, and wildlife officials—responded while investigators work to determine the cause.

via WPEC|

#boat-explosion #emergency-response #haulover-sandbar

local17 days ago•1 min saved

15 Hurt in Suspected Boat Blast at Haulover Sandbar, Miami

Fifteen people were injured in a possible boat explosion at the Haulover Sandbar near North Miami around 12:50 p.m. Saturday, with more than 25 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units on scene. Burn victims were rescued from the water and taken to area hospitals, including Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center and Burn Center; some patients were airlifted. At least one pediatric patient was among the injured. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause, and the incident remains under investigation.

via Miami Herald|

#boat-explosion #burn-injury #emergency-response

world19 days ago•2 min saved

Mississippi Hit by 14 Tornadoes as Severe Storms Ravage Homes and Knock Out Power

A severe weather outbreak in Mississippi produced at least 14 tornadoes, damaging hundreds of homes and knocking out power with multiple injuries reported. A 1-year-old child was missing in Lincoln County, and officials warned of ongoing damage assessments and blocked roads as more storms were expected across the region. No deaths had been confirmed at the time of the report.

via CBS News|

#emergency-response #mississippi #power-outages

technology24 days ago•1 min saved

California empowers police to ticket autonomous vehicles for traffic violations

California’s DMV unveiled regulations allowing police to issue notices of AV noncompliance to manufacturers when driverless cars commit moving violations, with a 30-second response requirement for manufacturers and penalties for entering active emergency zones. Effective July 1, the rules are part of a broader 2024 AV law intended to boost public safety as Waymo, Tesla and others test in the state.

via BBC|

#autonomous-vehicles #california-dmv #emergency-response

local25 days ago•28 min saved

Stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma sends five to hospital; student in custody

Four students and an adult security guard were hospitalized after a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma; the suspect, a student, was taken into custody as investigators determine what happened.

via KOMO|

#emergency-response #foss-high-school #local

world-news1 month ago•12 min saved

Rail collision north of Copenhagen leaves five in critical condition

Two trains collided between Hilleroed and Kagerup, about 25 miles north of Copenhagen, prompting a major emergency response as five people were left in critical condition.

via AP News|

#copenhagen #denmark #emergency-response

us-news1 month ago•4 min saved

Two Die, 19 Hurt in WV Chemical Leak at Institute Silver-Refining Plant

A chemical leak at Catalyst Refiners’ silver-recovery plant in Institute, WV, triggered a violent reaction and killed two people, injuring 19 others including several ambulance workers; a shelter-in-place order and large-scale decontamination were conducted as investigators look into the incident.

via WRAL|

#catalyst-refiners #chemical-leak #emergency-response

us-news1 month ago•14 min saved

Tragic WV chemical leak leaves two dead, 19 hospitalized as responders mobilize

A chemical leak at a plant in Kanawha County, West Virginia, has killed two people and sent 19 to the hospital, prompting emergency response and ongoing investigation into the cause.

via AP News|

#chemical-leak #emergency-response #hospitalization

local2 months ago•2 min saved

Floor collapse at NH wedding venue triggers mass casualty response

A floor collapse at The Preserve at Chocorua wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, triggered a mass casualty response with reports of multiple injuries as emergency crews converged on the scene; the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

via bnonews.com|

#emergency-response #floor-collapse #local

local2 months ago•5 min saved

Tornado devastates Lake Village, Indiana, claiming two lives and leaving extensive damage

A large tornado struck Lake Village in Newton County, Indiana, killing an elderly couple and destroying multiple homes, with two fatalities confirmed as responders and Indiana Task Force 1 conduct search-and-rescue efforts and area shelters are opened.

via WTHR|

#emergency-response #fatalities #indiana

us-news2 months ago•2 min saved

Michigan tornado leaves 3 dead, 12 injured in Union City area

A tornado tore through Union City in southern Michigan, killing three people and injuring 12 (with three hospitalized) as storms damaged buildings, downed trees and prompted warnings of power outages and road closures; state emergency crews were mobilized and the outbreak of severe weather extended across parts of Michigan and beyond.

via The Guardian|

#emergency-response #michigan #severe-weather