Never before has emergency preparedness been so vital, especially in Israel. While fire, EMS, law enforcement and the military are prepared to meet the threat of terrorist attacks, Israeli hospitals, too, have to be well organized to deal with a sudden influx of large numbers of casualties.

After 9/11, Hadassah felt a need to share their knowledge and experience with their counterparts in the U.S. ... Full Story

In case of fire use the stairs, not the elevator. Signs like this are posted in high-rise elevator lobbies throughout the United States. For years, we have been advising people that elevators are not safe to use during fires.

But that rule may be about to change as emergency managers rethink tall building evacuation strategies ... Full Story