2023

Tornadoes and Violent Thunderstorms Threaten Millions: Advice from the American Red Cross An Imminent Weather Hazard in the Southeastern United States Millions of people in the southeastern United States are facing the threat of severe…

Coping with Floods and Blackouts in Florida: Useful Safety Tips Torrential Rains and Flooding in Florida Florida is facing a wave of severe weather characterized by heavy rains and intense winds, which has already caused flooding and…

A Catastrophe that Changed Italy: The Irpinia Earthquake and Its Legacy A Tragedy that Marked History On November 23, 1980, Italy was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes in its recent history. The Irpinia earthquake, with its…

Solidarity in Action: The Commitment of the Misericordia of Sesto Fiorentino During the Flood of Campi Bisenzio The flood that hit Campi Bisenzio has deeply shaken the community of Sesto Fiorentino, located just a ten-minute drive from the…

Challenges and Innovations in the Rescue Operations of the 41 Trapped Indian Workers A Complex Rescue Filled with Challenges The recent disaster in Uttarakhand, where 41 workers were trapped for more than 10 days in a collapsed tunnel,…

Emotional Management During Resuscitation: A Crucial Aspect for Operators and Rescuers A Different Perspective on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill for emergency workers and lay rescuers.…

Advancing European CBRN-E Preparedness and Response through Standardisation The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and the PracticE Ecosystem for StandaRdS (PEERS) project are collaboratively hosting a webinar on December 12,…

From Buses to Tracked Vehicles: Fermignano Puts Civil Defense Vehicles on Sale A Rare Opportunity to Acquire Rescue Vehicles The City of Fermignano, in an unprecedented move, has put up for sale an entire fleet of vehicles, many…

In Remembrance of the 87th Anniversary of the Birth of Victor Chang: Pioneer of Heart Surgery A Tribute to a Medical Pioneer Today, in commemoration of the 87th anniversary of Dr. Victor Chang's birth, Google celebrates his immense…

Twenty Years of Change: 2003-2023 - A Journey through the History and Evolution of the Red Cross An Exhibition to Celebrate Two Decades of Humanitarian Commitment The Italian Red Cross Florence Committee is celebrating its 20th…