Click here to more about on trainings and exercises offered by NERAC! Also included in this edition of the NERAC newsletter are updates on resources such as CAT Tourniquets, portable radios and ambubuses available to Northeast Region stakeholders, information on NERAC’s FY16 projects, and the latest National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin issued by the […]
Read MoreClick here for information on recent trainings and exercises offered by NERAC on active shooter response, community-level cybersecurity preparedness, social media for disaster response and recovery, and school evacuations! Also included in this edition of the NERAC newsletter are updates on resources such as fit testing machines, portable surveillance cameras, and ambubuses available to Northeast […]
Read MoreThis blog is Part 3 of an 11-part series discussing the NERAC Council’s initiatives over the last 12 years specific to each of the public safety disciplines represented on the Council. Check back every 2-3 weeks for new posts! The NERAC Council is committed to the enhancement and expansion of interoperable public safety communications in […]
Read MoreThis blog is Part 2 of an 11-part series discussing the NERAC Council’s initiatives over the last 12 years specific to each of the public safety disciplines represented on the Council. Check back every 2-3 weeks for new posts! The NERAC Council supports public health in the region by making critical sheltering equipment and supplies […]
Read MoreThis blog is Part 1 of an 11-part series discussing the NERAC Council’s initiatives over the last 12 years specific to each of the public safety disciplines represented on the Council. Check back every 2-3 weeks for new posts! The NERAC Council is composed of 15 representatives from the fire service, law enforcement, EMS, emergency […]
Read MoreIn April of 2015, the NERAC Training & Exercise Committee approved a request from the Natick Police and Fire Departments to fund a regional tabletop exercise focused on the response to an active shooter incident at the Natick Mall. NERAC supported the exercise by hiring a consultant to develop, document, and facilitate the planning and […]
Read MoreOn September 21st, 2015, NERAC hosted the Cache Equipment Deployment Tabletop Exercise at the NERAC Equipment Cache Site in Beverly, MA. A tabletop exercise is a discussion-based session where selected participants meet to respond to a simulated emergency scenario intended to identify, examine, and resolve potential obstacles in existing operational plans. This exercise was designed […]
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month is an effort to promote preparedness and emergency planning activities for individuals, families, and businesses through a social media campaign spearheaded by Ready.Gov. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today”, encouraging the development of emergency plans amongst families and neighbors. This social media campaign is a simple and effective […]
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