Sentences with phrase «use in emergency response»

The work opens the door to the development of remotely - controlled moths, or «biobots,» for use in emergency response.

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In Cincinnati, for example, the city government has used Tableau to build dashboards that help it recognize geographical and timing patterns in heroin - overdose emergency calls — which in turn helps them deploy police and EMTs in targeted ways to enable faster responseIn Cincinnati, for example, the city government has used Tableau to build dashboards that help it recognize geographical and timing patterns in heroin - overdose emergency calls — which in turn helps them deploy police and EMTs in targeted ways to enable faster responsein heroin - overdose emergency calls — which in turn helps them deploy police and EMTs in targeted ways to enable faster responsein turn helps them deploy police and EMTs in targeted ways to enable faster responsein targeted ways to enable faster responses.

Because most concussion victims score 14 or 15 on the GCS, its primary utility is in ruling out more serious brain injuries.4 Thus,» [w] hile highly useful in the sphere of emergency response to trauma, the Glasgow Coma Scale should not be used to assess the significance of a concussion,» writes William P. Meehan, III, MD, MomsTeam concussion medicine expert emeritus and former Director of the Sports Concussion Clinic in the Division of Sports Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston, in his 2011 book, Kids, Sports, and Concussion.1

UNICEF, WHO and WFP strongly urge all who are involved in funding, planning and implementing the emergency response in Haiti to avoid unnecessary illness and death by promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding and appropriate complementary feeding and by preventing uncontrolled distribution and use of breast - milk substitutes.

Although phased out in 2002, PFOS has been a key ingredient in the types of firefighting foam used at the base for emergency response and training exercises.

He explained that the exercise would also help to assist in the areas such as coordination, response time, capacity building and the use of equipment and personnel during emergencies / disaster.

The bill would authorizes $ 81 billion in aid for ongoing response and recovery from 2017 hurricanes and wildfires, and would authorize Puerto Rico to use surplus toll credits to cover the local share of federal highway emergency relief.

Erie County Legislature Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo announces that Erie County is transferring a trailer to the Elma Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to be used for storage of Citizen Preparedness Equipment in support of CERT's efforts to assist first responders and residents during emergencies.

5Zika vaccine: Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has been highly critical of the federal response to the outbreak of the Zika virus, used his emergency powers Thursday to direct $ 25 million in state money toward helping to develop a vaccine.

Emergency organizations have only started using social media mainly as a response to the presence of the public in them.

A new review suggests that the use of heterothermy may have been used as a response to acute emergency situations in animals that colonized Madagascar.

Such drawbacks make it difficult to use the devices in the field for emergency calls, natural disaster responses, or military operations.

This includes programs for maneuvering robotic subs (as with the efforts to contain BP's Deepwater oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico) or sophisticated mapping tools for emergency - response crews using mobile devices to assess earthquake damage (as in Haiti).

Once in the field, Bradt uses the techniques of epidemiological assessment — review of primary source documents, site visits, transect walks, key informant interviews, focus groups, limited surveys, and sometimes ongoing disease surveillance — to rapidly evaluate emergency preparedness plans, response activities, and recovery programs.

In addition, six people per building serve on an emergency response team (ERT) whose members are trained in CPR, first aid, and how to use a defibrillator, she saiIn addition, six people per building serve on an emergency response team (ERT) whose members are trained in CPR, first aid, and how to use a defibrillator, she saiin CPR, first aid, and how to use a defibrillator, she said.

In the face of a disaster or some other emergency situation, the FAA can and does use its regulatory authority and operational capabilities to sustain the NAS while supporting, often through the DOT - led Emergency Support Function 1 activities, response and recovery efforts undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial interagency partners, as well as the privatemergency situation, the FAA can and does use its regulatory authority and operational capabilities to sustain the NAS while supporting, often through the DOT - led Emergency Support Function 1 activities, response and recovery efforts undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial interagency partners, as well as the privatEmergency Support Function 1 activities, response and recovery efforts undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial interagency partners, as well as the privatEmergency Management Agency and other Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial interagency partners, as well as the private sector.

This information is then used to arrange the best possible emergency response, while the Call Center stays in contact with the occupants if desired.

Discover how the ASPCA's Disaster Response Program works with emergency management, public health, and animal welfare organizations to prepare for natural and man - made disasters — and how you can put these principles to use in your own community.

Total amount granted: USD 140,000: i) USD 30,000 from the Rapid Response Facility for the monitoring of unauthorized activities in the Bladen Nature Reserves which were impacting the property; ii) USD 30,000 for emergency conservation actions in favour of the critically endangered wide sawfish (2010); iii) USD 80,000 in support of public use planning and site financing strategy development for the Blue Hole Natural Monument (2008 - 2009).

USD 140,000: i) USD 30,000 from the Rapid Response Facility for the monitoring of unauthorized activities in the Bladen Nature Reserves which were impacting the property; ii) USD 30,000 for emergency conservation actions in favour of the critically endangered wide sawfish (2010); iii) USD 80,000 in support of public use planning and site financing strategy development for the Blue Hole Natural Monument (2008 - 2009).

-- PADI Advanced Course + Emergency First Response Course + Emergency Oxygen Provider Course + PADI Rescue Course — PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course — PADI Divemaster Certification Training — Divemaster Practical Training in real life situations — IDC Prep, IDC and IE (see instructor page for more info)-- 5 Instructor Specialty Courses — Master Scuba Diver Trainer Application — All Training Materials — All Professional Diving Application, Registration, Exam and Membership Fees — Integrated Work Experience Program (Course and Dive Leading, etc.)-- Air filling, compressor operations, dive centre operations, gear servicing experience — General Purpose Deck Hand (for working on commercial vessels)-- 30 Boat Dive Pack (60 dives) for use after the course (over $ 5000 worth of boat diving on course)-- Transport to & from Pool and Marina — Lunch & Snacks on boat days + 4 Weeks Paid Work on completion of the Course

Dr. Bullard has authored numerous books on the prominence of waste facilities in predominately African - American areas all over the nation, as well as others that address urban land use, industrial facility siting, housing, transportation, climate justice, emergency response, smart growth, and equity.

It's not weatherproof and can only be used in dry weather, which is fine for people who just want a solar back - up generator for occasional use or even as a regular gadget charger, but means it definitely isn't meant for any emergency response applications.

For resilient communities, in advance of hazard events, the tri-level system (city, state, federal) of emergency response needs to welcome, effectively use, collaborate with, and coordinate the combined public and private efforts.

by Kristina Donnelly, Research Associate August 4, 2015 In response to the Executive Order Governor Brown issued in April, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency regulation requiring 25 % savings in urban water use across the state, with a goal of saving 1.2 million acre - feet over a nine - month perioIn response to the Executive Order Governor Brown issued in April, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency regulation requiring 25 % savings in urban water use across the state, with a goal of saving 1.2 million acre - feet over a nine - month perioin April, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency regulation requiring 25 % savings in urban water use across the state, with a goal of saving 1.2 million acre - feet over a nine - month perioin urban water use across the state, with a goal of saving 1.2 million acre - feet over a nine - month period.

By comparing two similar watersheds, the team was able to accomplish three objectives: They refined predictions of how a fire in the upper Mission Creek watershed would affect hydrologic and sedimentary processes in the following rainy season, they identified the post-fire risk of flooding to downstream communities, and they provided information that local government agencies can and are using to assess current mitigation strategies and emergency response to potential flooding.

The committee believes the use of the word «individualized» may result in obligated organizations unnecessarily developing individualized emergency response plans.

• Track record of developing and implementing plans and strategic, operational and tactical procedures and protocols to execute health and safety management functions • First - hand experience in reviewing incident action plans and provide input on emergency management goals and objectives • Demonstrated ability to judge response capability limitations and propose tactics for coordinated response activities • Able to identify, coordinate and prepare emergency management staff for responder roles including staffing teams • Proven ability to develop and maintain incident management system documentation including organizational charts and job action sheets • Deep insight into conducting quality assurance, data analysis and decision support synthesis operations and developing applicable maps in support of daily and response operations • Exceptionally well - versed in collaborating with other emergency management personnel and local and federal officials while preparing for and responding to disasters • Documented success in providing support to and developing liaison with other agencies and organizations in order to develop and implement core disaster preparedness programs • Solid track record of effectively coordinating all disaster response or crises management activities in events of disasters • Effectively able to coordinate efforts to handle evacuations and implementing special needs programs and plans • Qualified to inspect facilities and equipment used in emergency management operations to ensure appropriate functionality

United States Air Force (Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates) 2008 — 2009 Operations Manager / Resource Advisor • Serve as Programs Flight Chief of the 380th Equipment Maintenance Group responsible for $ 3M budget • Plan, direct, and oversee three operation cells dealing with emergency management • Categorize, prioritize, and communicate all incidents including base attacks, and disasters to the Emergency Operations Cell • Dispatch quick reaction forces and Emergency Response teams to breaches in security and to treat wounded personnel • Negotiate and execute $ 3,000,000 paint contract with three one year renewal options • Perform contract surveillance on paint / mezzanine contract for back shop operations • Establish Indefinite Quantity purchase of aircraft synthetic oil and sole sourced supplies to ensure fleet health • Target high use supply items, forecast consumption rates, and prevent loss of production do to non-avaemergency management • Categorize, prioritize, and communicate all incidents including base attacks, and disasters to the Emergency Operations Cell • Dispatch quick reaction forces and Emergency Response teams to breaches in security and to treat wounded personnel • Negotiate and execute $ 3,000,000 paint contract with three one year renewal options • Perform contract surveillance on paint / mezzanine contract for back shop operations • Establish Indefinite Quantity purchase of aircraft synthetic oil and sole sourced supplies to ensure fleet health • Target high use supply items, forecast consumption rates, and prevent loss of production do to non-avaEmergency Operations Cell • Dispatch quick reaction forces and Emergency Response teams to breaches in security and to treat wounded personnel • Negotiate and execute $ 3,000,000 paint contract with three one year renewal options • Perform contract surveillance on paint / mezzanine contract for back shop operations • Establish Indefinite Quantity purchase of aircraft synthetic oil and sole sourced supplies to ensure fleet health • Target high use supply items, forecast consumption rates, and prevent loss of production do to non-avaEmergency Response teams to breaches in security and to treat wounded personnel • Negotiate and execute $ 3,000,000 paint contract with three one year renewal options • Perform contract surveillance on paint / mezzanine contract for back shop operations • Establish Indefinite Quantity purchase of aircraft synthetic oil and sole sourced supplies to ensure fleet health • Target high use supply items, forecast consumption rates, and prevent loss of production do to non-availability

An updated version in 2007 was used in negotiating new investment provided under the Expanded Health Services Delivery Initiative, or EHSDI, that accompanied the NT Emergency Response in July 2007.

«Governor Scott used his emergency executive authority to allocate $ 26.2 million in state funds for Zika preparedness, prevention and response in Florida,» spokeswoman Jeri Bustamante said.

Typically, supervised injecting facilities provide people who use drugs with sterile injecting equipment; counselling services before and after drug consumption; emergency response in the event of overdose; and primary medical care.

Federal governments have used this power in 1998, in relation to amendments made to the Native Title Act, and again in 2007 in relation to the Northern Territory Emergency Response legislation.