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Education
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
#emergency-response
Boston food
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man

Quick action by off-duty responders saved an 80-year-old man choking at a Chestnut Hill restaurant on Easter eve.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Public health

19 "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever, EVER Make, According To First Responders

Boston food
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man

Quick action by off-duty responders saved an 80-year-old man choking at a Chestnut Hill restaurant on Easter eve.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Public health

19 "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever, EVER Make, According To First Responders

#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
Remote teams
from3blmedia
4 days ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Firefighters ask for support for colleague critically injured in training academy fall

Community support is requested for firefighter Nick Spinale, who sustained serious injuries during training and requires multiple surgeries for recovery.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Breckenridge Bomb Threat on South Main Street Clears in Minutes

"Out of an abundance of caution, an evacuation notification was sent out to the community to keep the immediate area of the call clear of bystanders. After checking the area, it was determined that there was no threat to public safety."
Snowboarding
France politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'We Were Not Ready for This': Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis with nearly 1 in 5 people displaced by Israeli attacks, struggling with inadequate digital infrastructure.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Suspicious person prompts lockdown, canceled classes at R.I. college

Classes and activities at the Warwick Campus were canceled due to a report of a suspicious man with a suspected weapon.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Guest Idea: April Is Already Fire Season. Is Your Home Ready?

Research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety consistently identifies wind-borne embers, firebrands carried well ahead of the fire front, as a dominant cause of residential structure loss in wildfires.
Renovation
#school-safety
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Commuter thanks stranger who restarted his heart

I got to the top of the stairs and felt a bit dizzy. I remember thinking I'm going to fall over. I got onto one knee and then, that was it, I don't remember anything else.
London
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

The Springs Fire in Riverside County is 75% contained, with evacuation orders lifted for many neighborhoods as fire crews continue to battle the blaze.
#ai-cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Northeastern students rally over lack of communication after recent violence

Students at Northeastern University demand better communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety incidents near campus.
Education
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

Teacher Shares the No. 1 Boundary That Helped Her Beat Burnout

More than half of K-12 educators in America report burnout due to low pay, staffing shortages, and increased demands.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
#emergency-preparedness
Public health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials hosted a preparedness seminar with public safety organizations and nonprofits to help residents understand evacuation procedures and emergency response coordination.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials organized a community seminar featuring multiple public safety organizations and nonprofits to educate residents about evacuation preparedness and emergency response procedures.
Public health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials hosted a preparedness seminar with public safety organizations and nonprofits to help residents understand evacuation procedures and emergency response coordination.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials organized a community seminar featuring multiple public safety organizations and nonprofits to educate residents about evacuation preparedness and emergency response procedures.
#corporate-governance
Psychology
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

What avalanche safety training can teach corporate boards about bad decisions | Fortune

Unanimous decisions in corporate boards may indicate group dynamics issues rather than true agreement, similar to avalanche safety training.
Psychology
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

What avalanche safety training can teach corporate boards about bad decisions | Fortune

Unanimous decisions in corporate boards may indicate group dynamics issues rather than true agreement, similar to avalanche safety training principles.
Psychology
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

What avalanche safety training can teach corporate boards about bad decisions | Fortune

Unanimous decisions in corporate boards may indicate group dynamics issues rather than true agreement, similar to avalanche safety training.
Psychology
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

What avalanche safety training can teach corporate boards about bad decisions | Fortune

Unanimous decisions in corporate boards may indicate group dynamics issues rather than true agreement, similar to avalanche safety training principles.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
#farm-safety
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Ag safety Week features launch of Emergency Preparedness Hub

Canadian farms lose over 60 people annually in mostly preventable accidents, prompting Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to emphasize risk reduction during spring's high-pressure season.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Ag safety Week features launch of Emergency Preparedness Hub

Canadian farms lose over 60 people annually in mostly preventable accidents, prompting Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to emphasize risk reduction during spring's high-pressure season.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

At least 2 hospitalized following possible hazmat incident in Alameda, officials say

Two people have been taken to the hospital on Monday after possibly being exposed to hazardous materials in Alameda, officials said. Evacuations are underway at an apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Ave.
East Bay (California)
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Why SF's emergency sirens will stay silent even amid Iran drone threat

San Francisco's emergency sirens have remained silent since 2019 due to unrepaired hardware and security issues, leaving the city reliant on alternative alert methods despite potential security threats.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Experience: I suffered terrible burns as a child then became a firefighter

A severe burn accident at age six caused third- and fourth-degree burns on 73% of the body, requiring a year of hospitalization and long-term recovery, fundamentally shaping life trajectory and resilience.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

When cell towers are damaged or overloaded, phones work harder to stay connected, using up more power. Weak signals, frequent reconnecting, and increased activity from the phone's modem are among the main reasons the battery does not last as long in these situations.
Coronavirus
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How to build an effective employee phishing training program in 2026

Effective employee phishing training programs focus on behavior change and continuous education to reduce security risks and improve reporting rates.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
#crisis-intervention
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay calm during emergencies but fall apart over minor inconveniences aren't fragile. Their system was calibrated for catastrophe, and it genuinely doesn't know how to scale down to a traffic jam or a lost set of keys. - Silicon Canals

Accumulated small daily frustrations can trigger greater stress responses than single major crises in people whose nervous systems were calibrated for survival under chronic danger or high-stakes conditions.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In case of emergency: The importance of learning CPR, pet first aid

But if we're not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act appropriately when they need us most. The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques. Though never a substitute for veterinary treatment, properly applied first aid can minimize a pet's trauma and even save their life until you are able to transport them to a veterinarian,
Pets
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Law
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How Unexpected Workplace Incidents Can Disrupt Business Continuity

Unexpected workplace incidents can quickly disrupt operations, creating legal liability, staffing strain, lost momentum, and eroded trust for small and mid-sized businesses.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

No one hurt after possible threat leads to temporary Toronto high school lockdown | CBC News

Riverdale Collegiate Institute underwent a roughly two-hour lockdown after a phone threat, which police later deemed not credible; no injuries were reported.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Critical incident declared at city hospital trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declared a critical incident due to unprecedented patient demand, causing severe delays and elective procedure rearrangements to protect patient safety.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Borough Park fire injures one firefighter, six civilians

BOROUGH PARK - A fire inside a Borough Park building left six civilians and one firefighter injured on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The blaze started at 8:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building. FDNY said 21 units and 79 firefighters and EMS workers were at the scene. The fire was put out at 10:10 a.m. One person is in critical condition while five civilians and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
New York City
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Astronauts Give Crucial Clue About NASA's Emergency Space Evacuation

A portable onboard ultrasound aided diagnosis during a medical emergency on the ISS, enabling early evacuation and safe return of four crew members.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell hosts CERT Academy winter training

Local community offers CERT disaster-preparedness training, a Lunar New Year celebration, and recognizes the Open Space Authority for governance transparency.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Bomb threat sent to Suffolk University prompts library evacuation, sweeps

Local News Boston police said "multiple institutions" have received similar threats, Suffolk University police said in an update sent to the university community. An emailed bomb to Suffolk University prompted the school to temporarily shut down a campus library Monday morning, a university official said. The threat targeted the Mildred F. Sawyer Library on Tremont Street, Suffolk University Vice President of Media Relations Greg Gatlin told Boston.com. Boston police swept the library as a precaution and deemed it all clear, Gatlin said.
Boston
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

In Times of Crisis, Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Colleges and universities hold huge influence in their communities. They can mediate differences and foster healthy debate. Indeed, several institutions have established schools of civic life that would, presumably, raise the alarm when constitutional rights are being violated. Academic research influences policy and informs public conversations. Scholars can put this violence into context and help remind us that this is not OK.
Higher education
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Top 5 Ways Broken Triage Increases Business Risk Instead of Reducing It

Triage failures occur when decisions are made without execution evidence, causing false positives, missed threats, and higher costs; interactive sandboxes enable evidence-backed verdicts within seconds.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Strategies for Security Leaders in the Midst of Skill Shortages

Organizations have reported heightened cybersecurity risks as a result of these skill shortages, but the issues don't end there. Many teams will also experience burnout, which is an issue for security teams even in the best of times, which can only add to the talent gap concern if burnt out employees leave the industry.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher

Across the country, emergency call centers are short-staffed, underfunded, and losing dispatchers faster than they can replace them. A 2023 survey found that one in four 911 positions nationwide is vacant, and 36% of centers reported having fewer positions filled in 2022 than in 2019. Martinez explains to Business Insider how dispatchers decide who gets help first for police, ambulance, and fire services, why they sometimes have to drop one call to save another, and the "caller hacks" that can literally save your life.
Mental health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People put off giving CPR by unrealistic TV depictions, researchers say

TV portrayals of bystander CPR often show unnecessary steps that may deter untrained viewers; chest-compression-only CPR is recommended for untrained rescuers.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Better Way to Respond to Mental Health Crises

Most mental health crises do not justify deadly force; specialized mental-health crisis teams reduce violence and produce safer, better outcomes.
#incident-response
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Five Top Tips for Building a Strong Security Culture

Building security into the framework of an organization prevents security from being seen as a barrier to daily activities. If an employee feels as if a security measure is inhibiting them from completing their daily tasks, they're far more likely to find a way around that measure. This can range from propping open a door to using the same easy-to-remember password for every account.
Information security
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