The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is an important resource for first responders when they are faced with hazmat incidents. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says that the ERG is “is ...

On Aug. 7, 2020, following a several-month delay that was caused by the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the publication of the 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), ...

Radiation emergencies can occur anywhere, at any time and protecting the health and safety of the affected individuals is the first priority. How can people, including medical personnel, be assured ...

Facility emergency response plans identify specific types of hazards, risks and circumstances that could harm people or the environment. They also document the tools and tactics that will be used to ...

Historically, emergencies during the transport of radioactive material have had none or very limited radiological consequences, which have been resolved quickly. However, no matter how safe packages ...

As communities around the world grapple with challenges ranging from flooding in the Midwest to a mass shooting in New Zealand, Fairfax County wants to ensure that its citizens are prepared in case a ...

The Emergency Operations Plan establishes the policies, procedures, and organizational structure for response to emergencies that cause a significant disruption to all or portions of the university.

DALLAS — Agencies across North Texas are participating in a three-day emergency response training exercise this week. The training exercise, which will take place from Oct. 27-29, is called MetroX and ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), together with Transport Canada and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT), released the 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook ...