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Want to Start a Career in Emergency Management? Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted on by April Stephens

The aftermath of natural disasters and massive earthquakes is but one case where emergency managers are needed to minimize the harm and losses associated with the event and speed up recovery. Pandemics, terrorist attacks and major accidents take their toll, too. These events are partially or completely preventable with good planning and a proper response. That is why emergency management is a rapidly growing profession. Do you want to start a career in emergency management? Here’s what you need to know.

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5 Emergency Phone Numbers Every Parent Should Have Saved on Their Phone

Posted on by Kara Masterson

Being a parent can sometimes be scary. You are responsible for that child’s life. There is a lot that can go wrong, and you may sometimes spend time worrying about those possibilities. However, there are ways to gain back your peace of mind. If you know what to do in an emergency, you can rest assured that you can take action to save your child. One way you can do that is by knowing which emergency phone numbers to call. Below are five you should have saved on your phone.

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3 Steps to Take Amidst a Health Emergency with a Loved One

Posted on by Kara Masterson

Hopefully, you’ll never have to deal with a loved one’s health emergency. As with anything unexpected, though, it’s always better to be prepared for something that never happens than not be prepared for something that could happen tomorrow. When a health emergency strikes, proper actions both during and after the emergency could literally be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to help both you and your loved one deal with the emergency in the best way possible.

Information Is Power

In determining the state of someone’s condition, details matter. Whether you call an emergency dispatcher or a doctor, they’re going to need details to determine the proper course of action for your loved one. That’s why it’s important to describe, as best you can, the symptoms that your loved one is experiencing.

If your loved one can talk, ask questions to help you better understand what they’re feeling. When on the phone, don’t leave out any details, no matter how small they seem. By themselves, some symptoms could be harmless, but in the presence of other symptoms, that symptom you thought was small could be what determines just how serious the emergency is. Effectively communicating this information to someone who can help could make all the difference in the treatment of your loved one.

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