Emergency

City Of Philadelphia Advises Residents On What To Do If Ordered To ‘Shelter In Place’

During last week’s events in Boston, residents were told to “shelter in place,” which raises the question, would you know what to do if a similar order was issued in Philadelphia?

2013/04/24

bSafe App

When you are in danger, bSafe lets you alert predefined contacts with the press of a button.

2013/01/28

Gov. Corbett Introduces 2 New Programs For Use During Emergencies

“I sincerely hope that people never have to use these programs once they’re signed up, but I’m pleased that Pennsylvania now has these tools available to help people when they’re in dire need,” Corbett said.

2012/11/09

(Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Louisiana Emergency Managers Travel To Pa., NY And NJ To Help With Disaster Relief

The Louisiana team, including GOHSEP Director Kevin Davis and emergency managers form Calcasieu and St. Tammany parishes, left Tuesday for the East Coast.

2012/11/07

Child using cell phone. (credit: TANG CHHIN SOTHY/AFP/Getty Images)

Young Delaware Child Makes Life-Saving 911 Call

A seven-year-old Delaware girl has been credited with saving her mother’s life after placing a 911 call.

2012/08/03

The 4th of July Taste of America and AmericaFest

Officials In Camden County Ask Public To Reserve 911 Calls For Emergencies

Believe it or not, Camden County emergency operators get hundreds of calls every year around the Independence Day holiday asking where fireworks performances are and to get directions.

2012/07/01

When To Dial 911

You know that in case of an emergency, you call 911. But while it seems like a silly question, what is and what isn’t an emergency?

2012/06/18

3 On Your Side: Preparing For Pet Emergencies

An emergency situation with your pet can arise quickly and unexpectedly. Obviously you need to act fast for the safety of your pet but that doesn’t meant you should panic.

2011/09/21

(Camden Mayor Dana Redd. Photo by David Madden)

Camden Mayor Dana Redd Urges Residents To Stay Home This Weekend

In preparation of Hurricane Irene, Mayor Dana Redd and emergency management crews on Thursday urged residents to stay home this weekend and refrain from making any unnecessary traveling arrangements in preparation of Hurricane Irene.

2011/08/25

Workers stand outside a building at 15th and Spring Garden Streets. (Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Safety Expert: After Earthquake, It’s Time To Review Your Disaster Plan

“The first thing you should not do is evacuate a building,” says Dave Schrader, director of communications for the Red Cross. He says the best thing to do during an earthquake is to stay where you are and get under a sturdy desk or table.

2011/08/24

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