Simulation offers Gadsden State students practical experience in emergency response.

Not long ago, I found myself crying out at the grounds near Helderman Hall and Beville Hall at Gadsden State Community College. But, it was all part of an exercise, not real. This chaotic scene was part of a large-scale mass casualty simulation aimed at giving nursing and paramedic students valuable hands-on experience before they […]
Volunteers Wanted: Yavapai County Emergency Management Looking for New Participants for Specialized Programs

Celebrating Global Volunteer Month in Yavapai County As April comes around, Yavapai County is gearing up to honor Global Volunteer Month by highlighting the significant roles that volunteers play in our community. Throughout the year, emergency management counts on volunteers to assist with everything from preparation to response and recovery efforts. Currently, there’s a call […]
Federal health agency says emergency abortion care guidance doesn’t reflect administration policy

Federal health officials have abandoned Tuesday’s guidance issued by former President Joe Biden, which said Medicare-funded hospitals must provide life-saving abortion care, regardless of the state’s ban. (Photo: Otto Kitzinger/Idaho Capital Sun) It is found at the US Department of Health and Human Services Guidance has been cancelled The hospital, published in July 2022, said […]
Yavapai County Offers Free Emergency Preparedness Class

Open Audio Article Player Yabapai County Emergency Management Bureau Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management is excited to announce that it is holding a free inperson class for community members! The course, “When a Disaster Is: Preparation, Action, Survival,” will be held […]
Conservative Legal Group Sues Trump Admin Over ‘Unlawful Use Of Emergency Power’ To Impose Tariffs

A conservative legal group sued the Trump administration Thursday for imposing tariffs through “illegal use of emergencies.” Trump used the International Emergency Economic Force Act of 1977 (IEPA) to bypass Congress’ powers to impose tariff restrictions by declaring a national emergency and imposing tariffs on China. According to A lawsuit filed by the New Civil […]
Yavapai County to Test Emergency Alert System on April 2

Open Audio Article Player Yabapai County Emergency Management Bureau Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media In conjunction with the National Weather Service Flagstaff Office, the Yavapai County Emergency Management Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) will conduct county-wide testing of the Wireless Emergency Warning (WEA) and Emergency Warning System […]
Yavapai County to Conduct Countywide Emergency Alert Test on April 2 | Prescott Valley Times local news

In conjunction with the National Weather Service Flagstaff Office, the Yavapai County Emergency Management Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) will conduct county-wide testing of the Wireless Emergency Warning (WEA) and Emergency Warning System (EAS) on Wednesday. At 11:00am on April 2, 2025, the test will be conducted in conjunction with the weekly National Oceanic and […]
California Begs For Emergency Loan After Showering Illegal Immigrants With Healthcare Benefits

California borrows $3.444 billion this month to continue to surface the Medicaid program as a cost to the state’s healthcare expansion, including compensation for illegal immigration. The emergency loan requested by the Democratic government’s administration of Gavin Newsom in Wednesday’s letter to lawmakers is the maximum amount the state can take, and will only cover […]
Emergency management officials not to blame for west Altadena alert failures, sources say

Los Angeles County Emergency Management Officers responsible for sending evacuation alerts have not been instructed to notify West Altadena residents for a long time since Eaton Fire was barreled into the area. County fire or sheriff’s officials apparently hadn’t moved the alert, causing many Western Altadena residents to escape with flames and a terrifying swirl […]
Bucks Legend Junior Bridgeman Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency During Event

The NBA sadly lost one of the legends after it was announced that Milwaukee Bucks icon “Junior” Bridgeman has passed away. He was 71 years old. His sudden pass came during a Tuesday speech at the 45th Annual Leadership Luncheon at Scouting in Louisville, Kentucky. During his medical emergency he was seen holding his chest. […]