emergency
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Northeast Georgia News
Why UGA Doesn’t Have Emergency Blue Lights
Have you ever seen emergency blue lights as you’ve walked around a college campus? Well, the University of Georgia doesn’t have them. Greg Trevor, the executive director of media communications for the University of Georgia, said UGA “was one of the first campuses across the nation to install emergency call…
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In-Depth
Life of a 9-1-1 Dispatcher
When an emergency needs to be attended to, the first person to call is 9-1-1. After the call, we usually only hear about the tragedy, but what about the dispatcher who answered the original phone call? Samantha Parson answers 9-1-1 calls all day. Her boss, LouAnn David, understands what it’s…
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Barrow County
Machines Saving Lives: Taking Cardiac Emergency Aid to Next Level
Barrow, Ga.- Barrow County Emergency Service’s (EMS) new team member isn’t human – it’s a machine. The department has purchased seven LUCASä2 automatic chest compression devices to give patients improved odds of survival in a cardiac emergency. The machines provide automatic continuous CPR for patients in cardiac arrest. EMS Capt.…
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Northeast Georgia News
Active Shooter Training to Happen in Oconee County
WATKINSVILLE, Ga.– More than eight law enforcement and emergency management agencies representing North East Georgia gathered at the Oconee County Civic Center train in the event of an active shooting. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, more than 200 active shootings have occurred since 2000. The training was part…
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Red Cross Discusses ways to Prepare for Emergencies during National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. As the month comes to a close, what have you learned about staying safe? Grady NewSource reporter Aalia Shaheed sat down with Athens Red Cross for a crash course on being prepared during an emergency. http://youtu.be/wcisBlL3Joc