Items Tagged with 'emergency'

A report from Princeton Survey Research Associates International shows that two thirds of U.S. adults feel they would be prepared if an emergency or disaster struck their community today, including 20 percent who say they would be very prepared.

In the event of an emergency, these stations can be activated with a single pull action to activate alarms and provide instant egress.

Using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to spread information during campus emergencies can help keep students safer, according to new research.

In normal operating conditions, the barrier can be raised in four seconds. The barriers also have the extra capacity to lift vehicles, and they are equipped with a backup system that automatically switches to battery power during any outage.

Rutgers University has created a new center for public safety and homeland security to prepare for and respond to natural disasters and terrorist threats. The center will include a one-stop online portal showcasing the collaborations among Rutgers experts across all statewide locations.

The Federal Communications Commission launched the Text-to-911 program, allowing certain counties in 16 states to accept text messages as an alternative to placing a voice call when reporting an emergency.

Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook – These schools are household names around the U.S., but not necessarily for their academics, athletics or famous alumni.