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'Stop cutting the weather service's budget': Fmr. NOAA official slams staff cuts
MSNBC路 2025-07-08 14:44
NEXT DISASTER. >> NBC'S RYAN CHANDLER REPORTING. >> FROM TEXAS.JOINING US NOW, FORMER PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC. >> AND ATMOSPHERIC. >> ADMINISTRATION.>> NOAA, AND. >> CO-HOST OF THE SCIENTISTA PODCAST, MONICA MEDINA. MONICA, THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE THIS MORNING.>> GOOD MORNING. >> JUST DEVASTATING TO KNOW THAT THOSE. LITTLE GIRLS WERE IN THOSE CABINS.AND IF THERE HAD. >> JUST BEEN A SIREN AT 1:00. >> IN THE MORNING.>> WHEN THAT ALERT WENT OUT AT 114, THAT IT WAS, IN FACT ...
How to stay safe in a flash flood emergency
NBC News路 2025-07-08 03:59
The most important part is the pre-planning and getting away from the rising flood waters as early as possible. Plan for where the high point is if you have to go to it. Key thing is to get out and not be concerned with your possessions.If you're in a house or a building when the floods start, you want to get to the highest story possible without getting trapped in an attic. Wearing bright clothes if you have the opportunity. You want to be able to be seen if you're at the position where you're escaping a h ...
How to stay safe in a flash flood emergency
NBC News路 2025-07-08 03:30
When you're thinking about dealing with a flood at home, the most important part is the pre-planning and getting away from the rising flood waters as early as possible. Plan for where the high point is if you have to go to it. Key thing is to get out and not be concerned with your possessions, no matter how priceless they are. No possession is as priceless as you and your family.If you're in a house or a building when the floods start, you want to get to the highest story possible without getting trapped in ...
X @Starlink
Starlink路 2025-06-28 02:06
Starlink is reliable and connects to high-speed internet in minutes, making it ideal for emergency situations 馃洶锔忊潳锔廚ick (@maietta):Testing out Starlink mini via small drill battery for emergency lightweight power source. Preppers should prioritize the Starlink mini system. https://t.co/g2OZ1ybv49 ...
Pluri Announces Exclusive Collaboration Agreement with Hemafund to Enhance Ukraine's Radiation Emergency Preparedness
Globenewswire路 2025-03-05 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Pluri Inc. has entered into an exclusive collaboration with Hemafund Ltd. to develop and distribute PLX-R18 cell therapy as a countermeasure against Hematopoietic Acute Radiation Syndrome (H-ARS) in Ukraine, in response to recent escalations in regional nuclear threats [1][3]. Group 1: Collaboration Agreement - The collaboration agreement is effective for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of a three-year extension [1]. - Pluri will produce and supply PLX-R18, while Hemafund will utilize its biostorage and logistics expertise to ensure compliance with local regulations [2][9]. - The collaboration aims to secure external funding to build an initial capacity of 12,000 doses of PLX-R18, sufficient to treat 6,000 individuals [4][5]. Group 2: Strategic Goals - The collaboration addresses Ukraine's urgent need for radiation countermeasures and ensures secure storage and rapid deployment of treatments [8]. - It seeks to attract public and private funding to support the development and accessibility of PLX-R18 [9]. - The collaboration may potentially generate over $100 million in value for both parties based on the estimated cost per dose and projected stockpile [5]. Group 3: Context and Need - The collaboration is a response to recent incidents, including a Russian drone strike on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, highlighting the need for effective radiation countermeasures [3]. - H-ARS is caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, leading to severe health risks [6].