Tag: Emergency Management Department
Emergency Management Department earns EMAP accreditation, only second in state
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County’s Emergency Management Department became the second county emergency management program in the state to earn the highest level of accreditation...
Containment of Fairview Fire Rises to 98%
HEMET (CNS) - Firefighters are making progress battling the Fairview
Fire near Hemet with containment at 98%Â Â and full containment expected some
time today, authorities said.All remaining...
Rain, strong winds could create dangerous conditions around fire areas
HEMET (CNS) - Heavy rain and strong winds from an incoming storm today
are expected to create dangerous conditions countywide, affecting the areas
around the Fairview...
Agency seeks grant to buy high-frequency communications equipment for emergencies
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized the county Emergency Management Department to apply for a $60,000 state grant that would enable the agency...
Board OKs investigation into patient offloading problems countywide
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Jan. 11, unanimously approved assigning a standing committee to research and find potential solutions to the “significant...
State oxygen depot established in Riverside County to assist area hospitals with oxygen needs
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – The California Emergency Medical Services Authority, working with the Riverside County Emergency Management Department, brought much needed oxygen into the county...