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Advanced modelling techniques could improve how cities deal with floods
January 28, 2019
A city’s ability to safeguard the public in the event of a flood could be greatly improved by…
Jiu-jitsu move may be lifesaver for trauma victims
January 8, 2019 
A martial-arts maneuver can reduce blood loss in someone who has sustained a significant wound, suggests a small,…
Study finds struggle with infant feeding in disaster
August 7, 2018
Breastfeeding is widely regarded as the healthy and safe choice for infant feeding, especially during a disaster when food…
Can a big airliner perform an emergency landing on a public highway?
March 29, 2018
Flying has a good reputation in terms of safety – it is one of the safest ways to…
Faster help at the scene of an accident: More than 3.5 million cars with Mercedes-Benz emergency call on board
March 14, 2018 
EU Directive 2015/758 requires that from 31 March 2018 all new passenger cars type-approved from that date must be…
Clear Talk for First Responders
October 26, 2017
For first responders, such as firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians, a successful outcome to a mission—and…
Is rushing your child to the ER the right response?
October 18, 2017
If a child gets a small burn from a hot pan, starts choking or swallows medication, parents may…
Study reveals benefits of having GPs in Emergency Departments
October 10, 2017
A new study from the University of Liverpool provides evidence that locating a General Practitioner (GP) in a…
Being selfish can save lives – research showed that rushing to save others may increase the fatalities
June 28, 2017
We are taught to be selfless as much as possible. In a dangerous situation we think we should…
High-Speed Network Protocol for Emergency Situations Recovers Six Times Faster than Current Ones
May 29, 2017
During an emergency situation, the speed of data exchange between responders on site and decision-makers back at the…
Population only part of tornado casualty story
May 25, 2017
New research out of Florida State University shows that the strength of a tornado has a significantly larger…
Natural measures to prevent floods valuable but not ‘a silver bullet’, researchers say
March 16, 2017
Natural measures to manage flooding from rivers can play a valuable role in flood prevention, but a lack…
Google-funded Flint water app helps residents find lead risk, resources
December 9, 2016
A mobile app and website built for the city of Flint is available now to help the community…
Turn your eyes to the skies for the latest explorers
August 20, 2016
From strengthening wildlife conservation efforts to improving disaster response, researchers are finding new ways to use small, unmanned…
Should I stay or should I go?
June 30, 2016
Millions of people will likely be in harm’s way as a new hurricane season unfolds in the United…
Roach-like robots run, climb and communicate with people
June 14, 2016 
Insects make themselves at home in the most unwelcoming terrain: on steep inclines, in dark crevices, under shaky…
Large-Scale Data Study of Super Storm Sandy Utility Damage Shows “Small” Failures, Big Impact
May 10, 2016
When Super Storm Sandy struck New York State in October 2012, the damage to the state’s electric utility…
Trust a Robot in a Fire?
April 7, 2016
In emergencies, people may trust robots too much for their own safety, a new study suggests. In a…
In Emergencies, Should You Trust a Robot?
March 1, 2016
In emergencies, people may trust robots too much for their own safety, a new study suggests. In a…
Robotic drones to ‘print’ emergency shelters for those in need
February 17, 2016
A new research project aims to develop the world’s first flying robots capable of autonomously assessing and manufacturing…
Upcoming winter storm may cause problems for U.S. East Coast energy infrastructure
January 25, 2016
An upcoming winter storm has resulted in blizzard watches in major Mid-Atlantic cities, including Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia,…
Amphibious remote-controlled machines to help clean-up nuclear sites
January 14, 2016
Submersible remote-controlled machines are to be created that will accelerate the clean-up operation at nuclear sites such as…
NIST Study of Colorado Wildfire Shows Actions Can Change Outcomes
November 11, 2015
A new study of Colorado’s devastating 2012 Waldo Canyon wildfire demonstrates that prompt and effective action can significantly…
New report finds human-caused climate change increased the severity of many extreme events in 2014
November 9, 2015
Human activities, such as greenhouse gas emissions and land use, influenced specific extreme weather and climate events in…
Where do rats move in after disasters? This team finds out
November 9, 2015
Imagine you’re a researcher working outdoors in a New Orleans summer. It’s 100 degrees, and you’re going door-to-door…
Hazards Shouldn’t Lead to Disasters: NIST Releases New Community Resilience Planning Guide
October 30, 2015
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued the Community Resilience Planning Guide for…
Borneo on Fire
October 22, 2015
Asian countries near the equator are in an extreme drought, one of the more predictable impacts of an…
Many parents unaware of plans for emergencies at preschools and child care centers
October 20, 2015
If your child’s preschool or child care were affected by a tornado, fire or violent situation, would you…
Cats’ eyes provide solution for looking inside nuclear reactors
October 12, 2015
Engineers have drawn inspiration from the eyes of cats to create a new camera that can see radiation…
Faster evacuation: Studying New Orleans to improve disaster planning
October 2, 2015
As the 10th U.S. hurricane season since Katrina rolls on, a University of Michigan professor is using advanced…
- New Argonne decontamination system improves safety and eases complexity
January 8, 2018
- The price of medical emergencies: Study examines out-of-network billing
July 25, 2017 - Responding to Terror
January 26, 2017 - Planning, preparation help ease stress of powerful storm
October 7, 2016 - White House renews commitment to earthquake early warning system designed at UC Berkeley
February 3, 2016 - Researchers help demystify key elements of digital disaster communications
December 4, 2015 - Grants will support research on evacuation decisions and emergency processes
October 16, 2015 - Communication becomes elementary with digital SHERLOCK
October 2, 2015
- NSF, NBC Learn and The Weather Channel showcase research to protect against nature’s fury
September 30, 2015 - In-Flight Medical Emergencies: What Doctors and Travelers Must Know
September 29, 2015 - Study: Fukushima disaster was preventable
September 26, 2015 - Scientists: Let wildfires burn when prudent
September 18, 2015 - Documenting the invisible damage of Katrina
August 31, 2015 - Four U.S. West Coast universities funded for earthquake early warning system
July 31, 2015 - Researcher explores first-responders’ role in end-of-life calls
July 14, 2015 - Fired Up: Controversy Still Raging Like Wildfire Over Tree-Cutting Plan in East Bay
July 10, 2015 - New Insight Aids Survival From Cardiac Arrest
July 7, 2015 - Crash Test Assesses Plane Emergency Locator Transmitters
July 5, 2015 - UNL engineers study how Pilger tornado destroyed buildings
June 15, 2015 - Nepal Earthquake: Prelude to Bigger Disaster?
June 8, 2015 - Rice-designed Flood Alert System performs well
May 27, 2015 - Researchers use unmanned aircraft systems to prepare for hurricane season
May 27, 2015 - Responding to terror (again): A study of the Boston Marathon bombing
May 22, 2015 - Earthquake preparations need to start now, OSU dean advises federal officials
May 22, 2015 - Researchers learn more about evacuating intoxicated youth
May 21, 2015 - Smoking and drug abuse could more than triple annual ER visits
May 20, 2015 - AmbuLink strengthens connections between doctors, ambulance crews
May 7, 2015 - How Twitter Can Help Predict Emergency Room Visits
April 15, 2015 - Most coastal Connecticut residents underestimate storm threat
March 27, 2015 - How prepared is your pilot to deal with an emergency?
January 15, 2015 - Dogs, technology and the future of disaster response
May 6, 2014 - How smartphones help find avalanche victims
February 7, 2014 - Click away the snow
January 6, 2014 - PCP-related emergency department visits rose 400 percent over six years
November 26, 2013 - Stimulant-related emergency department visits in U.S. rise 300 percent among younger adults
August 26, 2013 - Mental Health Services Should Be Part of Emergency Disaster Care
August 8, 2013 - Ants helping to design exit strategy
June 25, 2013 - Researchers Reveal Next-Generation Emergency Response Technology
June 13, 2013 - NIST Tests in New York City Suggest How to Improve Emergency Radio Communications
April 22, 2013 - Enabling the Technical-Basis for Evacuation Planning of High-Rise Buildings
March 18, 2013
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