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First response to our most likely threat

There’s a tourniquet and a Warrior Skills: Skill Level 1 book on the table. The book is a manual of common Soldier tasks with step-by-step instructions. A red tab marks figure 081-COM-0048-1: Combat ...
Nature

Psychological First Aid in Crisis Response

Psychological First Aid (PFA) constitutes an evidence-informed, modular approach designed to address the immediate emotional and practical needs of individuals affected by disasters, conflict or other ...
Grist

How tribes navigate emergency response aid to citizens and what you can do to prepare

Native Americans are increasingly responsible for emergency management systems when a natural disaster hits a tribal community. Tribes can issue emergency declarations requests to open up help from ...
Grist

How disaster relief and response work

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...
CNN

YouTube will promote first aid videos in response to searches for heart attacks, seizures

With any luck, most people will never find themselves in a situation calling for CPR, the Heimlich maneuver or urgent treatment of a snake bite. But if it happens, YouTube will now provide quick ...
UNHCR

UNHCR gears up typhoon emergency response, flies in aid

CEBU, Philippines, November 15 (UNHCR) - The UN refugee agency has geared up its emergency aid response for people affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the central Philippines, organizing two airlifts of aid ...