'Delta Emergency Response Bill Becomes Law' - News10/KXTV 9/29/08
SB 27 requires the committee to make recommendations on the formation of a unified command system; coordinate development of a draft emergency preparedness and response strategy for the Delta region; and develop and conduct an all-hazard emergency response exercise in the Delta..."at the moment of emergency we (need to) know who's in charge and what's to be done, and that folks are properly trained for a successful response."
Nor E's New Website Launched- 9/26/08
Nor E launches their new website with new features and advanced product info. Please explore and enjoy all that it has to offer!
Four organizations that represent many of the nation's public health officials issued a report yesterday detailing how 6 years of federal funding has improved preparedness, though serious challenges remain, such as hiring and training lab workers and local preparedness planners...
'Super Store Industries fined after hazardous chemical release' - EPA 9/12/08
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined Super Store Industries $20,280 for failing to immediately notify the proper authorities after an ammonia release at its facility located at 199 Red Top Road in Fairfield, Calif...
New MEDecon 3L Decon Trailer - 9/12/08
A newly designed MEDecon 3L decon trailer was released this month with the help of the Veteran's Association.
"In a world where firefighters and police are considered a community’s protectors, it’s easy to forget that they need protection, too, says volunteer fireman and Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman Alan Spector...The entire program cost about $70,000 to launch, officials say, and members say it’s been worth every penny...This is saving firefighters’ lives.”"
