Tag #Emergency Response

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Escape Room Trial Shows New Terror Attack Questioning Method Significantly Improves Information Accuracy

A Portsmouth University-developed questioning protocol, tested in a controlled escape room trial, significantly improved information accuracy from 87% to 97% in simulated terror attack scenarios, highlighting its potential use across various high-pressure situations.

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Over 25,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across Canada

More than 25,000 residents in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta have been evacuated due to dozens of active wildfires, impacting air quality in Canada and the US; the situation is straining resources and creating challenges for evacuees.

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Hurricane Helene's Inland Flooding: 95 Dead, Communication Failures Expose Climate Risks

Hurricane Helene's freshwater flooding in September 2024 killed at least 95 people across three states, damaging over 100,000 homes, highlighting the growing danger of inland flooding from stronger, slower storms and communication challenges.

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Valencia Flood: Judge Finds Officials Negligent, Delayed Alert May Have Cost Lives

Seven months after Valencia's devastating October flood that killed 228, a judge investigating the disaster says two former top officials acted outside the law and failed to acknowledge their roles in the crisis, leading to a delayed mobile alert that may have cost lives.

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25,000 Evacuated as Canadian Wildfires Spread Smoke Across Border

Dozens of active wildfires in Canada have forced over 25,000 evacuations across three provinces—Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta—due to worsening air quality affecting both Canada and parts of the U.S.; hot, dry weather is prolonging the crisis.

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Heathrow Power Outage Causes 16-Hour Closure

A power outage at Heathrow Airport on March 21st, caused by a fire at a nearby substation, resulted in a 16-hour closure, canceling approximately 1,300 flights and affecting nearly 300,000 passengers; the CEO was unreachable due to his phone being on silent.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Police Officer Killed Trying to Rescue Suicidal Man From Train Tracks

Sgt Graham Saville, a 46-year-old father of two, died after being struck by a train on August 24th, 2023, while trying to rescue a suicidal man near Newark, Nottinghamshire; an inquest heard that despite repeated calls, the order to stop trains arrived too late.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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25,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across Central Canada

Over 25,000 people have been evacuated in central Canada due to dozens of uncontained wildfires, impacting Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, with unhealthy air quality also affecting parts of the US; officials warn of more evacuations to come.

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Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have forced over 17,000 evacuations, with 80 residents from Timber Bay, Saskatchewan, recently ordered to evacuate due to a fast-moving blaze; while a fire near Flin Flon, Manitoba, has been contained, preventing structure losses within the city, but some prope...

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Train Derailment near Kyiv Results in Multiple Injuries

A passenger train derailed near Kyiv, resulting in numerous injuries. Passengers reported a sudden jolt and loud screech before the train stopped. Emergency services responded, providing immediate medical care to those injured, ranging from minor bruises to potential fractures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Glacier Collapse in Switzerland Triggers Evacuation Warnings

Authorities in Switzerland's Leventina Valley are preparing for evacuations after a glacier collapse caused a dangerous buildup of water behind a debris dam on the Lonza River, threatening downstream communities with potential flooding.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Alberta Invests $7 Million in Six New Urban Wildfire Crews

Alberta is investing nearly $7 million in provincial and federal funding to create six new urban wildfire crews across the province, enhancing wildfire response and community protection. The crews will be based in Hinton, Slave Lake, Strathmore, Kananaskis Village, Lac La Biche County, and under the...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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