Come Hell and High Water: The Challenges and Complexities of Disaster Shelters
Crews deploy to assist Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Charlotte (NC) New Year’s Day Bus Crash Kills One, Injures Four
One person was killed and four others were injured in what paramedic called a “very serious” east Charlotte crash involving a CATS bus New Year’s morning.
The Long Road Home after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene impacted a large swath of the Southeastern United States. The storm's impact will be felt for a long time.
Durham (NC) EMS Chief: 48 Medics, Six Ambulances Needed to Meet Demand
Durham County residents are experiencing delays in receiving critical care, with some waiting up to an hour for ambulances to arrive. The reason is a…
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The Patient Centered Paramedic Podcast: Moving Mountains: Hurricane Helene in WNC
Host John Sammons is joined by Paramedic Garry Pomerleau to talk about his experience during and after the storm.
The Devastating Effects on First-Responder Mental Health Caused by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene devastated first responders' mental health. They faced exhaustion, irritability and survivor's guilt.
Two Injured in NC Home Explosion
A house exploded and caught fire in suburban Charlotte, North Carolina, injuring two people, authorities said.
Driver Ignores Barricades, Plunges to Death in NC Roadway Fall
A woman who initially survived a 100-foot tumble after driving over the edge of a missing section of highway has since died from her injuries.
Ashtabula County (OH) Medics Detail Hurricane Assistance Missions
Medics from Ohio drove ambulances across the southeast United States providing relief for hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Rural NC EMS System Adapts as Hurricane Helene Overwhelmed Resources
Garry Pomerleau shares his firsthand account of working through a major disaster.
Hospitals Mostly Rebound after Helene Knocked Out Power and Flooded Areas
Unicoi County Hospital, where staff and patients fled to the roof as floodwaters swamped the building, now has a propane leak and is still closed.
TN EMS Agency Receives Three Donated Ambulances after Helene Flooding
Unicoi County EMS lost three ambulances during a rescue mission at a flooded hospital.