Latest news with #EmergencyOperationsCenter
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Israeli strike kills Lebanese man in south
BEIRUT — A Lebanese man was killed on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in the southern town of Deir El-Zahrani, Lebanon's Health Ministry confirmed, marking another breach of the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The ministry's Emergency Operations Center reported that the strike occurred in the Nabatieh district, where tensions have remained high despite a ceasefire reached last November. Although the truce was meant to end months of cross-border hostilities that escalated into full-scale conflict in September, Israeli forces have continued near-daily attacks in southern Lebanon, citing alleged Hezbollah activity as justification. Lebanese officials say Israel has violated the truce nearly 3,000 times since November, with more than 200 people killed and at least 500 injured in repeated airstrikes and skirmishes. Under the terms of the ceasefire, Israel was expected to complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by January 26. That deadline was later extended to February 18 due to Israeli of this week, Israeli forces reportedly remain stationed at five military outposts near the border. — Agencies
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Recorder
Polio immunisation campaign enters final round in Punjab
LAHORE: The third national polio immunisation campaign of the year, deemed critical for interrupting the ongoing poliovirus transmission, has entered its final phase in Punjab. As of Thursday, polio teams visited house-to-house during the designated catch-up days to reach children who were missed in earlier days of vaccination. In major urban centers and high-risk districts classified as 'mega districts,' the campaign will continue for a full 7 days, concluding on Sunday. In other districts across the province, the drive will run for 5 days and end on Friday (tomorrow). This campaign is especially significant given the onset of the high poliovirus transmission season, which typically lasts from May through September, coinciding with hot and humid conditions that are conducive to virus survival and spread. The timing of the campaign is also strategic, preceding the Eid holidays — a period marked by extensive human mobility. This increased movement raises the risk of virus transmission from one region to another, particularly affecting unvaccinated or immunocompromised children. These children are at heightened risk of contracting and spreading the virus, potentially undermining the gains made in previous immunization rounds. In the first three days alone, frontline polio workers successfully vaccinated over 15 million children under the age of five. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordinator, Adeel Tasawar, urged teams to intensify efforts during the catch-up days, emphasizing the importance of revisiting homes where children were missed. 'Achieving high coverage is key to boosting herd immunity,' he stated, 'ensuring the poliovirus has no sanctuary in our communities.' Tasawar called on caregivers and parents to cooperate with polio teams and report any missed children or related issues by contacting the national helpline at 1166. He praised polio workers as national heroes, recognizing their tireless efforts to go door-to-door with the sole mission of eradicating polio from Pakistan. 'They deserve respect, support, and a glass of water if needed,' he added, encouraging the public to honor their dedication. He also lauded the vital role of civil society, which has provided extensive moral support to polio workers, particularly in areas with difficult terrain or security challenges. He reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to achieving a polio-free Pakistan, stating that complete eradication is not only a public health priority but a moral responsibility to future generations. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Al Manar
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
South Lebanon: Citizen Martyred in New Israeli Violation of Ceasefire
Israeli enemy continues to violate the ceasefire with Lebanon, with a new attack targeting a vehicle in southern Lebanon, leading to martyrdom of a citizen A Lebanese citizen has been martyred on Wednesday in an Israeli drone strike on his vehicle in southern Lebanon, in a new Israeli violation to the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondent reported a strike by an Israeli drone on a Rapid vehicle near the southern town of Qaaqaiyat Al-Jisr. Lebanese Health Ministry's Emergency Operations Center announced that a Lebanese citizen was martyred in the Israeli attack. إذاعة الجيش الإسرائيلي: استهداف سيارة في محيط قرية قعقعية الجسر جنوبي #لبنان قرب الحدود مع #إسرائيل#الجزيرة_مباشر — الجزيرة مباشر (@ajmubasher) May 14, 2025 The new aggression takes to 158 the number of martyrs due to Israeli attacks after the ceasefire took effect on November 27, 2024, following a 66-day brutal Israeli war on Lebanon. In another attack, a house in the southern border town of Shebaa was destroyed after being targeted by an Israeli strike at dawn on Wednesday, our correspondent reported. He clarified that that an Israeli reconnaissance drone crashed earlier after hitting the aforementioned house. The reporter noted that the strike was aimed at preventing any Lebanese side from obtaining data from the crashed drone. تضرر منزل في شبعا جراء سقوط محلقة اسرائيلية عليه جراء عطل فني — Mohammad Shreim (@ShreimMohammad) May 14, 2025 Another Lebanese citizen was martyred in an Israeli drone strike on the southern town of Houla.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Updates on Wichita Falls flood affected streets
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — On Friday, May 9, the City of Wichita Falls announced updates on streets affected by floods. The City of Wichita Falls Emergency Operations Center has been deactivated as the river level has dropped below 14 feet. PREVIOUS STORY: DEVELOPING: Track flood conditions across Texoma Levels are said to continue to drop. All streets affected by floods have been reopened. For more information, call the City of Wichita Falls at (940) 761-7901 or (940) 761-6870. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erie Zoo kicks off their Glow Wild Chinese Lantern Festival
The Erie Zoo got a new look as a brand-new event kicked off Thursday night. Dozens of families came to the Erie Zoo to check out the lights for the first-ever Glow Wild event. During the day, they just look like statues, but when the sun set, the Erie Zoo transforms into a glowing paradise. Center for Artificial Intelligence opens at PennWest Edinboro 'Beautiful lights, beautiful displays, it's amazing, and it's really nice to come out and see all the animals,' said Clifford Seibel, a City of Erie resident. Thursday night, the Erie Zoo kicked off its Glow Wild show, a Chinese lantern festival bringing hand-crafted, illuminated art to the zoo on West 38 Street. The zoo's events manager said the event has taken months of preparation, and finally the zoo is ready for the region's first ever Chinese lantern festival. 'Hanart brings over 25 employees to help set up all of the lanterns. They also repair and paint all of them, and then we will also have a performance from them. So, it's a lot of work for us to make sure the grounds are clean and ready for them and then that all the lanterns are set in different areas,' said Hali Hartley, the Erie Zoo' special events manager. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — A look inside Erie County 911 Call Center We were told there are around 60 different animal sculptures here to represent some of the animals at the zoo. Including our buddy the elephant. We take a walk this way, there's a lot more to see. Everywhere you look, there's something lighting up. This one's been pretty popular, a lot of people coming to take pictures of the swans here, but excitement is high in the Erie Zoo right now. Q: 'Do you have a favorite animal you like to see when coming to the zoo? 'The sand cats!' 'They're cute,' said Oren Henry, who was enjoying the zoo. 'The new otters,' Mika Tripp, another zoo enjoyer said. 'It's cool to see the kangaroos, the penguins, the new otter exhibit is really nice. I love seeing the alligators,' Seibel said. Emergency Operations Center plan loses funding, renovations may be delayed And while guests are welcome to see all the animals they usually do when coming to the zoo, now they can see much more in the form of lanterns, such as a glowing octopus or a shimmering hippopotamus. And the fun doesn't end there, with children invited to a live performance from Hanart every night until Sunday to learn a little kung-fu from the masters. And it's not too late to go down to the zoo and check out the lights with the Chinese lanterns staying up until June 15. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
