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New York Times
2 days ago
- General
- New York Times
As FEMA Shrinks, a Grassroots Disaster Response is Taking Shape
They were just drills, but each felt urgent and real. A group of volunteers searched a wooded area for someone who had been injured and stranded, ready to provide aid. Then they practiced a river rescue, attaching a rope near the bank to help pull the victim to shore. This was Rescue HQ, a gathering in rural Tennessee last month where the founding members of several newly formed disaster response groups ran through emergency scenarios and discussed how to better coordinate in the chaotic aftermath of a storm or a flood. Groups like this are growing in number — a new model of disaster response taking shape outside of government channels. Many volunteers are deeply religious and have military backgrounds. They're an unequal match for what the government can do, especially when it comes to long-term rebuilding efforts after natural disasters. But with the Trump administration pulling back staffing and funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency — and even pledging to eliminate it — communities may soon rely far more on volunteer help. 'The bigger the gap is in terms of what the government isn't doing, the more we're going to expect from nonprofits and the larger their role is going to be,' said Daniel Sledge, a professor at the University of Oklahoma who has studied disaster relief. 'Whether nonprofits actually have the capacity or the ability to step in and fill in the gaps that, in all likelihood, we're going to be creating is a completely different question.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Prepared citizen movement growing amongst Americans
(NewsNation) — As natural disasters, civil unrest and war have engulfed the United States, a new alternative has arrived for Americans to not sit idly by and wait for destruction to hit their doorstep. The Prepared Citizen movement is a growing trend of people taking proactive steps to be self-reliant and ready for various emergencies or crises. The opportunity offers hardcore military training, like self-defense, and provides tools, such as first aid and emergency communication. The inspiration for the concept emerged from Eric Roscher as he watched Russia invade Ukraine in 2022. He watched as civilians in the country were flooding the streets with little ability to defend themselves. Colorado suspect shot man through his front door after knocking 'They were trying to learn how to shoot literally days before the Russians invaded,' said Roscher, United States Air Force, Owner, Barrel and Hatchet Trade Group. 'And so they were almost like helpless. And I saw it was like in America, we shouldn't have that problem. One, we have the Second Amendment, but we as citizens should have the ability to defend our country and ourselves, and it's in our Constitution.' Roscher teaches everyday Americans the combat-style training. That said, most of the Prepared Citizens told NewsNation they hope they never have to use the training or 'utilize it in a way that protects themselves and protects their families.' Police say accused stalker at Tennessee mayor's house had Taser, rope Those undergoing the training have come from all different professions. They include Brandon Jordan, a YouTube content creator and underwater diver, and Dan Pham, a civil engineer who builds robots. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Don't be alarmed: OPP training exercise planned for high school in Exeter
South Huron District High School in Exeter, Ont. as seen in September 2019. (Scott Miller/CTV News London) Don't be alarmed if you see an increased police presence in Exeter on Friday. Members of Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), are partnering with the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) for emergency response training at the South Huron District High School in Exeter. Emergency responders will be doing training exercises for scenarios involving high-risk situations including active attackers. The training is is expected to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to police, members of the public will notice several emergency response vehicles and personnel in and around the school property. The school, located at 92 Gidley St. will be closed to students for a P.A. Day.
Khaleej Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
American Safety and Health Institute approves Health Tech Training as pioneer centre
Health Tech Training Center LLC (HTTC), a leading medical and non-medical training hub and a subsidiary of Response Plus Holding, the largest pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the region, has been approved as a pioneer training centre by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). With this first-of-its-kind endorsement by ASHI, HTTC is now authorized to conduct inspection and quality programmes of other centres providing essential emergency training courses. HTTC delivers a wide array of first-aid courses, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and the All-Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) courses. Commenting the achievement, Dr Rohil Raghavan, Chief Executive Officer of Response Plus Holding PJSC, said: 'Over the past decade, HTTC has maintained a steady growth with its tailored medical and non-medical training courses. This endorsement by ASHI will go a long way in shaping HTTC's expansion in the region and beyond, further bringing to life the centre's vision to provide globally-accredited training modules to healthcare providers, educators, and corporate teams.' Founded in July 2014, Health Tech Training Center is accredited by leading entities. All HTTC courses follow a hands-on approach, encouraging learners to practice and demonstrate essential skills and knowledge crucial for saving lives. As for the instructors, they hold certifications from accredited bodies and utilize educational tools and realistic scenario-based teaching methods for optimized training results and impact. The American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) is a reputable and well-established organization that specializes in providing training and certification programs for individuals in the fields of safety, health, and emergency response.
Zawya
30-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
American Safety and Health Institute approves Health Tech Training as pioneer centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Health Tech Training Center LLC (HTTC), a leading medical and non-medical training hub and a subsidiary of Response Plus Holding PJSC (ADX: RPM), the largest pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the region, has been approved as a pioneer training centre by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). With this first-of-its-kind endorsement by ASHI, HTTC is now authorized to conduct inspection and quality programs of other centres providing essential emergency training courses. HTTC delivers a wide array of first-aid courses, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and the All-Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) courses. Commenting the achievement, Dr Rohil Raghavan, Chief Executive Officer of Response Plus Holding PJSC, said: 'Over the past decade, HTTC has maintained a steady growth with its tailored medical and non-medical training courses. This endorsement by ASHI will go a long way in shaping HTTC 's expansion in the region and beyond, further bringing to life the centre's vision to provide globally-accredited training modules to healthcare providers, educators, and corporate teams.' Founded in July 2014, Health Tech Training Center is accredited by leading entities. All HTTC courses follow a hands-on approach, encouraging learners to practice and demonstrate essential skills and knowledge crucial for saving lives. As for the instructors, they hold certifications from accredited bodies and utilize educational tools and realistic scenario-based teaching methods for optimized training results and impact. The American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) is a reputable and well-established organization that specializes in providing training and certification programs for individuals in the fields of safety, health, and emergency response.
