Emergency

U.S. National Park Service Deploys Beam Global EV ARC™ Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems at Headquarters at the National Mall

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced that the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has deployed EV ARC™ solar-powered EV charging systems to charge federal fleet vehicles at the National Capital Region headquarters at the National Mall in Washington, D.C..

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced that the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has deployed EV ARC™ solar-powered EV charging systems to charge federal fleet vehicles at the National Capital Region headquarters at the National Mall in Washington, D.C..
  • The EV ARC™ systems were purchased through the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Contract Number 47QMCA22A0004 which simplifies the federal procurement process and ensures best pricing.
  • “Although the majority of EV ARC systems are deployed in dense urban environments, national, state and city parks and recreational spaces are also ideal locations for sustainable EV ARC EV charging systems.
  • Executive Order 14057 with its accompanying Federal Sustainability Plan calls for 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, including 100% light-duty acquisitions by 2027.

SOTI Report Reveals Emergency Care is Suffering Due to 92% of Global Emergency Service Teams Experiencing Mobile Technology Challenges

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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SOTI's latest report, Digitizing the Frontline: Transformative Technologies in Critical Care , emphasizes technology's crucial role in front-line response, revealing operational challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Key Points: 
  • SOTI's latest report, Digitizing the Frontline: Transformative Technologies in Critical Care , emphasizes technology's crucial role in front-line response, revealing operational challenges and opportunities for improvement.
  • The report concluded that there are several fundamental technology failures emergency service teams cannot afford to experience.
  • An outstanding 74% of global workers said the technology they use must improve to ensure faster response times.
  • “Emergency service workers are experiencing the loss or theft of their mobile devices too frequently.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez Releases First Phase Objective, Science-Based Facts Related to The Maui Fire Investigation

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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HONOLULU, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez announced today Phase One of the three-part investigation into how state and county governments responded during the Maui wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez announced today Phase One of the three-part investigation into how state and county governments responded during the Maui wildfires.
  • The Phase One report and Timeline will inform the Phase Two analysis and Phase Three recommendations for improved safety in Hawaiʻi.
  • We will review what worked and what did not work and make improvements to prevent future disasters of this magnitude,” said Attorney General Lopez.
  • Phase Two will use the Timeline to analyze the facts, and Phase Three will focus on recommendations for the future.

Verizon stands ready to respond during severe weather season and beyond

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Verizon stands ready to respond to any event as a result of year-round preparations including emergency drill exercises, network infrastructure enhancements and resource staging for rapid response.

Key Points: 
  • Verizon stands ready to respond to any event as a result of year-round preparations including emergency drill exercises, network infrastructure enhancements and resource staging for rapid response.
  • Additionally, Verizon boasts an industry leading 200 satellite-based portable network assets, providing crucial connectivity in scenarios where fiber connections are compromised.
  • The Verizon Response Team includes:
    Verizon’s Major Emergency Response Incident Team (MERIT), a specialized team of hazardous material-certified Verizon technicians and engineers.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Métis National Council Supportive of Budget 2024

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Ottawa, ON, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) is pleased to see Budget 2024 include important investments in the Métis Nation.

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  • Ottawa, ON, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) is pleased to see Budget 2024 include important investments in the Métis Nation.
  • The announcement of investment into the re-capitalization of Métis Capital Corporations is important news for Métis business-owners across the Homeland.
  • Although Budget 2024 does not fully address the pressing needs of Métis citizens and Governments across the Homeland, including in the areas of health and emergency management, the Métis National Council applauds Canada’s attentiveness to the needs and priorities for which the Métis Nation has been advocating.”
    For the Métis Nation, investments in self-determined health benefits, including dental care and pharmacare, are long overdue.
  • Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada.

Gaggle awards Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools dispatch officers

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Charlotte, NC, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaggle, a leading provider of safety management solutions for K-12 schools, is proud to announce its recognition of the outstanding work carried out by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools dispatch group.

Key Points: 
  • Charlotte, NC, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaggle, a leading provider of safety management solutions for K-12 schools, is proud to announce its recognition of the outstanding work carried out by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools dispatch group.
  • As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), Gaggle will present awards to the dedicated individuals who ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students and staff within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) district.
  • “Every call is an opportunity to make a difference and CMSPD dispatchers make a difference,” said Lisa Mangum, Chief of Police of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Police.
  • "Gaggle needs partners like the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools dispatch group who care about saving student lives," said Jeff Patterson, CEO of Gaggle.

When Emergency Physicians Regularly Fear Violence at Work, It’s Past Time for Change

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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“When our status quo involves daily fear of assault, it’s time for change,” said Aisha Terry, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.

Key Points: 
  • “When our status quo involves daily fear of assault, it’s time for change,” said Aisha Terry, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.
  • “Emergency physicians have to be able to focus on caring for patients, without fearing for their safety.
  • In fact, nearly three-quarters (71%) of respondents believe that violence in the emergency department is worse than last year.
  • As part of the polling, ACEP gathered more than 800 troubling stories directly from emergency physicians.

Hopebridge Invites Local First Responders to Engage with Children with Autism During World Autism Month

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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This event aligns with Hopebridge’s recognition of World Autism Month and aims to foster connections between first responders and the autism community.

Key Points: 
  • This event aligns with Hopebridge’s recognition of World Autism Month and aims to foster connections between first responders and the autism community.
  • Recent data from the CDC (2020) shows that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • As autism diagnosis continues to rise, so does the likelihood of interactions between first responders and individuals with ASD.
  • Establishing a trusted relationship between children with autism and uniformed first responders, their equipment, and vehicles is crucial during emergencies.

National Water Safety Month Marks the Start of Summer Swim Season

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Big Blue Swim School is honoring National Water Safety Month, sharing the top tips parents and caregivers should follow for a fun, safe, and confident summer by the water.

Key Points: 
  • Big Blue Swim School is honoring National Water Safety Month, sharing the top tips parents and caregivers should follow for a fun, safe, and confident summer by the water.
  • Enroll in swim lessons to improve your skills: The CDC notes that formal swim lessons reduce drowning by 88%, making year-round formal swim lessons the best way to help a child be ready around the water.
  • “We hope National Water Safety Month serves as everyone’s reminder to follow water safety protocols, but also to sign up for swim lessons, which allow families to be confident and safe around the water.”
    Big Blue Swim School is sharing its National Water Safety Month video with families across the country and asks parents and caregivers to pass it along to their friends and family this May.
  • If you are looking to build your child’s confidence in the water and teach them a lifelong love of swimming, visit www.bigblueswimschool.com .

Knightscope Deploys 37 Emergency Communication Devices at Rio Hondo College

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the deployment of 37 K1 Blue Light Towers at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California.

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the deployment of 37 K1 Blue Light Towers at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430929682/en/
    Knightscope Deploys 37 Emergency Communication Devices at Rio Hondo College (Photo: Business Wire)
    College and university officials prioritize campus safety to ensure a secure and enjoyable environment for students, faculty and visitors.
  • Knightscope’s modern blue light emergency phones and call boxes are also the key to curing an overconfident dependence on cell phones.
  • Blue light emergency phone systems also always report one’s precise location reliably, ensuring the expedited arrival of the appropriate type of help.