2023

EENA recommends improving caller location information for mobile emergencies In a significant development, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) has presented a set of crucial recommendations aimed at improving the accuracy and…

Cyclone Daniel: over 2,000 dead and thousands missing in Libya The national president of the Italian Red Cross, Rosario Valastro, has launched an urgent appeal for international solidarity in response to the devastating cyclone Daniel that…

Damage, isolation, aftershocks: the consequences of earthquakes If there is one event for which one always has a developed a certain fear, it is the earthquake. Earthquakes can pop up anywhere, whether in the deepest seas or even in areas…

Earthquake in Morocco: relief efforts amid difficulties and needs In south-western Morocco, a tragedy of devastating proportions shook the country in the night between Friday 08 and Saturday 09 September 2023. A 6.8 magnitude earthquake…

Helitech Expo 2023: A Premier Networking Opportunity for Industry Professionals With just three weeks left until the grand opening of Helitech Expo 2023, scheduled for September 26th and 27th at the ExCeL London, the excitement is…

Mega-forest fires: how to protect Spain from this threat Scientists have issued an apocalyptic warning about the future of forest fires in Spain, especially in the Canary Islands, where the possibility of mega-fires that could devastate…

Revolutionary H145 five-bladed helicopters to improve police operations in Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern The police forces of Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are about to see a revolutionary upgrade of their air…

The long-term effects of fires: environmental, economic and social damage In certain parts of the world it is normal to have fires every year. For example, in Alaska there is the famous 'Fire Season' and in Australia there are Bushfires…

Tesla issues safety guidance for owners of vehicles exposed to saltwater In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, Florida electric vehicle owners are facing an unexpected and potentially dangerous threat: saltwater exposure. The recent incident…

Off-road driving training for Civil Defence: how to prepare for emergencies Off-road driving is an intricate art, requiring specialised skills and targeted training. This becomes even more important when it comes to special rescue corps…