EMS Station 32 | 16 May 2012 FDNY EMS members always say their career is not a choice, it is a calling. And the 2012 EMS Week poster, unveiled at EMS Station 32 on May 16, demonstrates their passion for the job. “This pays tribute to the 3,000 everyday heroes of the FDNY’s Bureau...
Columbia | 16 May 2012 The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control finds no ongoing transmission of disease or current public health threat related to a Spartanburg-area Mexican restaurant, the agency announced today. “While it is our policy not to release information during a pending investigation unless it affects the health of the...
Harrisburg | 16 May 2012 Pennsylvania today reported the earliest detection of a West Nile virus-carrying mosquito since testing began in 2000. The infected mosquito was found May 3 in Exeter Township, Berks County, the departments of Environmental Protection and Health announced today. “The unseasonably warm weather in March caused the virus cycle to...
Raleigh | 16 May 2012 There were nearly 20,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly citizens and younger adults with disabilities made to North Carolina’s county departments of social services in 2011, according to data released today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). In response to these...
Baltimore | 16 May 2012 In a first of its kind cooperative arrangement, central Maryland area hospitals have entered into an agreement to share resources during any type of man-made or natural disaster that may occur in the Baltimore region. The voluntary Baltimore Healthcare Facilities Regional Mutual Aid System’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement...
Brazeau County AB | 13 May 2012 There is a wildfire near Range Road 91 and Twp 475 near Lodgepole. Traffic is restricted on Hwy. 620 Avoid the area. Visibility will be affected. Follow the directions of local authorities. Prepare for possible evacuation. Seek medical attention if you experience breathing difficulties. Take all necessary...
Loreto region, Peru | 13 May 2012 Flooding has caused an outbreak of leptospirosis in Peru, especially in the Loreto region. This is the worst flooding seen in this area for over 20 years. Peru has reported more than 300 cases and 3 deaths associated with leptospirosis thus far in 2012. Health authorities have...
Whitehorse | 11 May 2012 The Yukon Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) will receive a major investment to provide additional resources and training for fire departments around the territory, Community Services Minister Elaine Taylor announced today. “In Yukon, we rely on our firefighters, many of whom are volunteers, to protect life and property,” Taylor said....
Whitehorse | 11 May 2012 Over $1 million in Tier 3 funding has been awarded to 12 community organizations through the Government of Yukon’s Community Development Fund (CDF), including a new paramedic training program at Yukon College. “The Yukon government is proud to support these organizations and their excellent work, which contributes to the...
Winnipeg | 11 May 2012 As a tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of firefighters, Manitoba is making specialty licence plates available to Manitoba firefighters, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. “Firefighters put their lives at risk on a daily basis and I can’t think of a better way to pay homage to their dedication...
