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Emergency landing for Flybe jet
A Flybe plane makes an emergency landing at Manchester Airport after "technical problems" just after take-off.
www.bbc.co.uk
Astorino proposes merging Public Safety, Emergency Services departments
WHITE PLAINS Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino Wednesday proposed consolidating the county departments of Public Safety and emergency Services. Legislative leaders have embraced the plan.
www.midhudsonnews.com
Safety Concerns Have Delayed Approval of First U.S. Nuclear Reactor in Decades
A new era for nuclear power is taking shape as third-generation reactors, designed to be simpler and safer, inch through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) design certification process. Much of nuclear's revival hinges on the ability of new reactors to outshine those of yore in terms of safety, economics, construction time and life span. [More]
www.scientificamerican.com
Gilbertsville Wawa Safety Day gives lessons for all (video)
GILBERTSVILLE Although emergency responders and vehicles lined the parking lot of the Gilbertsville Wawa Store #134 Saturday, there was no crisis to be found, just happy parents and children as they took part in the stores Safety Day.
www.berksmontnews.com
Emergency room elevator set for repairs
One of the main elevators for the emergency room at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital is set for its own kind of doctor's visit soon to replace the cylinder, hospital officials said.
dailysentinel.com
County authority unites emergency agencies
The Elbert County Communications Authority continues to work to ensure safety to the residents of Elbert County. Since the formation of the authority June 29, the ECCA has united seven fire protection districts and three towns for the purpose of continuing the emergency communications efforts after the decision to close the Elbert County 911 communications center.
www.coloradocommunitynewspapers.com
Federal safety board takes aim at Metro safety
The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday the failure of the automatic train-control system caused last year's Metro crash that killed nine and injured 70 near the Fort Totten Metro station, but systemic safety failures by Metro were among the contributing factors.
www.gazette.net
Photos: Rowan University Emergency Response Drill
Check out 20 photos of volunteer "victims" dressed in Hazmat suits participating in an emergency preparedness drill by Rowan University's Public Safety Department.
www.courierpostonline.com
Carbon Monoxide Safety Bill Passes in House
The House passed a measure Wednesday that would set new federal standards for carbon monoxide detectors.
news.yahoo.com
California in 'fiscal emergency'
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal state of emergency, putting pressure on lawmakers to pass a budget.
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