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Regional Medical Support Shelter Initiative |
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Written by Lyle Johnston
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Friday, 13 February 2009 |
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On February 10, 2009, the Regional Medical Support Shelter Initiative was signed by R. Scott Rallis, Ph.D., President of the North Carolina Community College System; Drexdal Pratt, Chief of the North Carolina Office of EMS; and H. Douglas Hoell, Jr., Director of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management. This signed partnership allows the State's Emergeny Preparedness Personnel to move forward with plans to use the Community Colleges as medical support shelters during catastrophic disasters.
To see this signed document, go to the Downloads/Pictures tab and look for Regional Medical Support Shelter Initiative. |
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NC Burn Surge Disaster Program |
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Written by Lyle Johnston
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Thursday, 29 January 2009 |
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The North Carolina Burn Surge Disaster Program is based upon the premise that historical catastrophic events have occurred and produced significant burn and blast injuries. Current burn beds are routinely running at capacity both within our state and across the nation. With the likelihood of these events occurring in the future, there is distinct necessity for better preparedness for these likely events. |
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