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NHDF Partners with Ridge Global to Help Fight Future International Threats

2013-05-02 23:16:18

The National Homeland Defense Foundation, the organization that brought government and industry together at The NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM on Homeland Security and Defense™, announced today that it is partnering with Ridge Global, an international security and risk management firm headed by former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge – to launch and host The NHDF Global Forum, a premier gathering of security experts from around the world. Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 The...

Coast Guard Selects IMTC As National Incident Management Training Provider

2013-05-02 16:33:23

OAKHURST, Calif., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Incident Management Training Consortium (IMTC), a respected national leader in the development of All-Hazards Incident Management Teams and Incident Command System training curricula, exercises, and mentoring, today announced it has been selected as the Incident Command System/Incident Management training contractor for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The nationwide contract was awarded at the conclusion of a rigorous...

Seven Threats That Could End the World As We Know It

2013-05-02 08:31:27

Bestselling author's Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family includes checklist of 14 needs that should be considered as part of an effective plan LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While many people are infatuated with the threat of a zombie apocalypse, it's safe to say that no such doom is in mankind's future. The question then becomes what should people really be worrying about? Dr. Arthur Bradley, author of several bestselling books on disaster...

Gulf Oil Spill Still Affecting Marine Ecosystem, Health Defects Found In Fish

2013-05-02 08:48:07

Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Just over three years ago, the Gulf Coast, still recovering from the devastating effects of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, awakened to the news their region was once again under imminent threat. The Deepwater Horizon disaster and oil spill spewed an estimated 4.9 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days. Despite the feel good, BP-produced Gulf tourism commercials, the full effects of the spill will only be known...

Largest Town in Massachusetts Enhances Public Safety by Joining Fastest Growing National 9-1-1 Service

2013-04-30 12:30:23

Framingham Officials Announce Availability of Smart911: A Service Proven to Make Emergency Responders More Effective and Avert Tragedy FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During a press conference held today at the Framingham Police Department, Town Manger, Robert Halpin announced Framingham has implemented Smart911, the national public safety service that provides more effective emergency response. Joined by Police Chief, Steven Carl, and Emergency Management Director,...

InStep Software Selected to Conduct Real-Time Environmental and Radiological Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plants in Illinois

2013-04-30 08:26:15

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) chooses Chicago-based company's eDNA real-time data acquisition, storage and analytics software platform to monitor all seven nuclear power plants in Illinois CHICAGO, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- InStep Software announced today that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has selected its eDNA software suite to perform real-time environmental and radiological monitoring of the state's seven nuclear power plants. The...

First United States Secretary of Homeland Security to Headline 15th Annual Emergency Preparedness Association Conference

2013-04-29 12:30:50

MAYS LANDING, N.J., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be the keynote speaker at the 15(th) Annual New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association Conference to be held May 6 - 10 at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The event is the premier training conference in the northeast attracting approximately 1,500 attendees including; policy and community leaders from New Jersey and...

Effective Small Business Preparedness Strategies and Tips to Survive Deadly Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incidents on the Next Worldwide Code Red! Radio Show

2013-04-26 23:04:36

Experts reveal important disaster preparedness tips and strategies to specifically help protect small businesses before natural or man-made disasters occur. Also learn the top 10 personal safety tips that can protect family members from carbon monoxide poisoning at home, work or on the go. Arlington, VA (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 During the next live episode of the global Code Red! radio show dedicated to personal security, safety and emergency preparedness issues across America and around...

Emergency Preparedness Team Invests $150K in Oxygen Generators

2013-04-26 23:02:39

The Center for Health Affairs’ emergency preparedness team recently made a $150,000 investment in two oxygen generators for Northeast Ohio regional hospitals. Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 The Center for Health Affairs’ emergency preparedness team recently made a $150,000 investment in two oxygen generators for Northeast Ohio regional hospitals. This purchase helps member hospitals meet one of the Joint Commission’s planning requirements by increasing the ability of the...

PetroQuest Energy, Inc. Invites You To Join Its First Quarter Earnings 2013 Conference Call

2013-04-26 08:21:58

LAFAYETTE, La., April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with PetroQuest Energy's (NYSE: PQ) release of its first quarter 2013 financial results, you are invited to listen to its conference call with management that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. The Company will release its results before the market opens on May 7, 2013. What: PetroQuest Energy, Inc. First Quarter Earnings 2013 Conference...