Articles for Emergencies

HMPV cases surge: Does travel insurance cover viral infection-linked medical emergencies abroad?
1 day, 8 hours ago

HMPV cases surge: Does travel insurance cover viral infection-linked medical emergencies abroad?

Live Mint  

A seasonal rise in human metapneumovirus cases in China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries has raised alarms worldwide. Amid rising HMPV infections in several countries, it is crucial to understand how travel insurance can help people navigate medical emergencies during their foreign trips. Travel insurance policies generally cover medical emergencies and treatments for sudden injuries and illnesses. “Our …

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California Fires: How to stay safe during evacuations and emergencies
1 day, 10 hours ago

California Fires: How to stay safe during evacuations and emergencies

India Today  

Wildfires in Los Angeles have created havoc for both human beings and infrastructure. Preparation Before a Wildfire Strikes Always create a wildfire action plan which is tailored to your household’s needs like escape routes, meeting points, and plans for pets, livestock, and individuals with special needs. Always ready with Pack a "go bag" with essentials like prescriptions, important documents, food, …

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Pandemic preparedness: Learning from COVID-19 and Nipah to build a resilient future
1 week, 6 days ago

Pandemic preparedness: Learning from COVID-19 and Nipah to build a resilient future

The Hindu  

As we observe International Epidemic Preparedness Day on December 27, India stands at a crucial juncture in its journey towards building robust health security systems. The State’s response demonstrates how local healthcare systems can effectively contain potential pandemic threats through rapid detection, systematic contact tracing, and coordinated public health measures. For India to mitigate future pandemics effectively, it must expand …

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Will urban disaster bodies help smoother handling of emergencies?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Will urban disaster bodies help smoother handling of emergencies?

Hindustan Times  

The Disaster Management Bill, 2024, passed in the Lok Sabha on December 12 as an amendment to the existing 2005 law has, among multiple modifications, envisaged the formation of urban disaster management authorities in a first. A senior official with experience in working with a state disaster management authority for more than three years said the amendment could have mandated …

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Kollam district to revise off-site plan for chemical emergencies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kollam district to revise off-site plan for chemical emergencies

The Hindu  

The Kollam district administration has decided to revise the existing off-site plan to respond to chemical emergencies and carry out subsequent rescue operations. A crisis group meeting chaired by District Collector N.Devidas has instructed the Fire and Rescue Services, Police, Health, Local Self-Governments, Agriculture, and Animal Husbandry departments, along with the Regional Transport Office, Kerala Water Authority, Pollution Control Board, …

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UPSRTC to deploy QRTs on seven key routes leading to Prayagraj for emergencies
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UPSRTC to deploy QRTs on seven key routes leading to Prayagraj for emergencies

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has deployed 350 shuttle buses to ensure smooth travel for visitors and devotees during Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses A team of 22 officers will oversee the operations to ensure efficiency during the Mahakumbh, starting January 13, 2025. UP’s minister of state for transport, Dayashankar Singh, stated that …

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Help! My Girlfriend’s Father Is Texting and Calling Me With “Emergencies” at All Hours.
55 years ago

Help! My Girlfriend’s Father Is Texting and Calling Me With “Emergencies” at All Hours.

Slate  

Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. —Treading Water Dear Treading Water, I’m curious to know what these texts or calls are about, because I’m assuming your girlfriend’s dad is not actually in a state of emergency when he’s contacting you. But it sounds like Elaine became a major part of this friend group during her time dating Alex, and it’s …

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Five reasons you should consider personal loan during medical emergencies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five reasons you should consider personal loan during medical emergencies

Live Mint  

Medical emergencies can strike without a warning, forcing people and families into unexpected bills. In such a scenario, personal loans offer much-needed financial support so that you can navigate through difficult times without any stress. Here's a closer look at personal loans and how they might help during medical emergencies. Understanding personal loans A personal loan is a quick solution …

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Essential First-Aid Kit Items For Emergencies
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Essential First-Aid Kit Items For Emergencies

Huff Post  

Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly. Ernest Grant, the immediate past president of the American Nurses Association and a leading expert in burn care, said one of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to stocking their at-home first aid kits is that they fail to keep …

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Hospitals in Bengaluru Prepare for Firecracker Calamity
2 months, 1 week ago

Hospitals in Bengaluru Prepare for Firecracker Calamity

Hindustan Times  

Hospitals in Bengaluru gear up for firecracker-related emergencies this Deepavali. Both Victoria and Minto Hospitals are fully staffed and equipped to provide urgent care around the clock. Medical teams are on high alert 24/7, prepared for emergency surgeries and intensive care. Their inventory includes ventilators, dressing materials, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids. Individual patient rooms have been arranged to minimize cross-contamination, …

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Column: At LAFD Station 11, one of the busiest in the nation, few fires, but no end to overdose emergencies
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Column: At LAFD Station 11, one of the busiest in the nation, few fires, but no end to overdose emergencies

LA Times  

If you spend much time in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, you will notice, amid the clamor of buses and trucks and car horns and vendors hawking their goods, a nearly steady symphony of sirens. “I’ve had three in one day, same person,” said firefighter/paramedic Madison Viray, who has worked at Station 11 for nine years. Nor is it …

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Best Weather Radios For Hurricanes And Other Emergencies
3 months, 1 week ago

Best Weather Radios For Hurricanes And Other Emergencies

Huff Post  

Reecom 1630C weather alert radio with up to 200 hours of backup battery Recommended by NOAA and the National Weather Service as a weather radio with SAME, the Reecom 1630C can last for up to 200 hours on four AA batteries. "This was a GREAT purchase and I would encourage anyone looking for a weather radio to purchase this one. …

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Tile’s new Bluetooth trackers feature an SOS button for emergencies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tile’s new Bluetooth trackers feature an SOS button for emergencies

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It’s been three years since Tile last launched a …

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PMC prepared to handle medical emergencies during Ganpati Visarjan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PMC prepared to handle medical emergencies during Ganpati Visarjan

Hindustan Times  

The health department of the Pune Municipal Corporation is all set for Ganpati Visarjan this year. Dr Nina Borade, health chief of the PMC, informed that for this medical camp, the PMC has appointed one anaesthetist, three medical officers, four nurses and one attendant with a 24-hour service divided into three shifts. Dr Borade said that a total of four …

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Firefighting craft to aid in emergencies
4 months ago

Firefighting craft to aid in emergencies

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 26, 2024 shows a delivered MA-60 firefighting aircraft in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province. China has begun deploying large firefighting aircraft, giving fresh hardware to its emergency response and rescue system. According to the Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's dominant aircraft manufacturer, two firefighting variants of the MA-60 jetliner were delivered …

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Telangana to set up State disaster response force to better handle floods, emergencies in future
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana to set up State disaster response force to better handle floods, emergencies in future

The Hindu  

The State Government has decided to set up Telangana Disaster Response Force to tackle emergency situations like floods in future. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced this during a meeting with Ministers and senior officials to review the flood situation and know about the relief measures put in place to avoid inconvenience to people in the affected areas. Mr. Revanth …

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Wreckage of helicopter missing in Russia’s far east located; 17 bodies found
4 months, 1 week ago

Wreckage of helicopter missing in Russia’s far east located; 17 bodies found

The Hindu  

Rescuers have located a helicopter that went missing in Russia’s far east with 22 people on board, officials said Sunday. Russia’s emergencies ministry said the bodies of 17 people have been found and that rescuers were continuing to search for the remaining occupants. All those on board are presumed to have died, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said, citing …

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India, Russia sign working plan to handle emergencies
4 months, 1 week ago

India, Russia sign working plan to handle emergencies

The Hindu  

India and Russia signed the working plan of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management for 2025-2026 on Wednesday. “This meeting is significant to draw a strategy for executing the previous agreements between India and Russia, such as the Inter-Governmental Agreement for cooperation in the field of Emergency Management in December 2010 and Regulation …

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How Google’s Satellite eSOS Works During Emergencies on the Pixel 9
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How Google’s Satellite eSOS Works During Emergencies on the Pixel 9

Wired  

You might be able to count on one hand the number of times you've been in a remote area without a cell signal or Wi-Fi connectivity—unless you're making regular excursions into the backcountry. Now, Google is doing the same on its Pixel 9 smartphones, and it's a feature you can expect to crop up in more Android phones come 2025. …

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How to handle medical emergencies? 5 essential steps everyone should be aware of
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to handle medical emergencies? 5 essential steps everyone should be aware of

Hindustan Times  

Medical emergencies can occur anytime, especially when one least expects it however, being ready and knowing how to react can make a difference in the results during such situations. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Amit Nabar, Director - Emergency Dept and Community Medicine at SL Raheja Hospital in Mahim, outlined the five vital actions that every person should …

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For cybercrooks, emergencies are a safe bet to cheat victims
4 months, 4 weeks ago

For cybercrooks, emergencies are a safe bet to cheat victims

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Cybercriminals these days are becoming increasingly innovative, using sophisticated tactics to maximise their illegal gains while sticking true to the tried and tested modus operandi of impersonation followed by extortion. A senior officer from the Cybercrime department explained that most of these scams revolve around two main types of fabricated emergencies — medical and transportation. “The modus operandi involves …

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Travel Smart: Understanding the Types of Travel Insurance Policies
5 months ago

Travel Smart: Understanding the Types of Travel Insurance Policies

Hindustan Times  

From enjoying a vacation at a scenic beach to attending important meetings in board rooms, we travel for various reasons. While you may know the many cases – from baggage loss to medical emergencies – in which a travel insurance policy can help, are you aware of the different types of travel insurance policies available? Student Travel Insurance: Exclusively meant …

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At least 4 dead in apartment block collapse following gas explosion in Russia’s Ural Mountains
5 months, 1 week ago

At least 4 dead in apartment block collapse following gas explosion in Russia’s Ural Mountains

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — At least four people died after an apartment block in Russia’s Ural Mountains collapsed following a gas explosion, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said Friday. According to Russia’s Emergencies Ministry, the explosion of a natural gas tank was the likely cause. Residents of neighboring blocks told Russian news outlets that they heard a loud blast immediately before the collapse …

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'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY
5 months, 1 week ago

'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY

India TV News  

Male: The Maldives has resumed using a Dornier aircraft and two helicopters gifted by India for medical evacuations after the two countries reached an understanding over the repatriation of Indian military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the archipelagic nation, media reports said on Saturday. The Maldives National Defence Force told local media that the provision of medical evacuation …

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