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Times of Oman
30-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
National Committee for Emergency Management meets
Muscat: The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) held its first meeting of the year today at the Police General Command under the chairmanship of Hassan Mohsen Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs and Chairman of the NCEM. The meeting reviewed national efforts in emergency management, the level of coordination among all relevant sectors, and measures to enhance emergency response procedures. During the meeting, the electronic emergency management system platform was launched. The platform aims to improve and streamline the National Committee's work in managing and exchanging information and data related to handling emergencies across various stages, including monitoring, early warning, preparedness, and response. The electronic system will link all sectors of the Emergency Management Committee, subcommittees in the governorates, operation centers, and relevant entities involved in emergency management. The Inspector General of Police and Customs, stressed the importance of continuous training and preparedness, emphasizing the community's role in enhancing prevention and reducing risks. He also lauded the efforts of the National Committee, subcommittees, and relevant sectors in their roles in managing emergencies.
Muscat Daily
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
NCEM joins IAEA-led exercise to test nuclear crisis response
Muscat – National Emergency Management Centre (NCEM) participated in ConvEx-3, a large-scale international nuclear emergency exercise coordinated by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and hosted virtually by Romania. The two-day simulation, which concluded on Wednesday, was designed to test global readiness in the event of a radiological crisis. The exercise simulated a severe radiological leak at Romania's Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant and involved more than 75 countries and ten international organisations. The drill assessed emergency preparedness through a series of complex scenarios and evaluated response mechanisms at national and international levels. Oman's participation involved several agencies under NCEM, with a focus on enhancing coordination, testing alert systems and enhancing inter-agency communication during a nuclear emergency. NCEM stated that the exercise supported national efforts to align with international best practices, improve emergency procedures, and reinforce the country's ability to respond to radiological threats swiftly and effectively. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of IAEA, said the exercise demonstrated the global community's shared commitment to safety. 'This exercise was a clear demonstration of the international community's commitment to protect people and the environment by working together, across borders and systems, when every minute counts.' Cantemir Ciurea-Ercău, President of Romania's National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control, noted that hosting the exercise highlighted Romania's longstanding commitment to nuclear safety. 'In today's interconnected world, effective preparedness must transcend borders – this exercise reflected our shared commitment to safety, cooperation and transparency,' he said. ConvEx-3 was the largest simulation of its kind conducted by IAEA and was part of efforts to strengthen global nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness through collaboration and regular testing.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Teen Felt a Prick, Then Spotted Rattlesnake. When He Rolled Down His Sock, He Saw 'Two Red Dots and Blood'
A 17-year-old boy said he was bitten by a rattlesnake during a fishing trip in the North Carolina wilderness ahead of his high school graduation Zain Shah said he was "about to turn back" when he "felt a prick" near his foot, then spotted a rattlesnake sitting near him The teen received 12 vials of antivenom at a hospital and is now recovering at homeA teenager is recovering after he was bitten by a rattlesnake in the North Carolina wilderness. Emergency crews responded to an area of Avery County on Monday, June 2, to assist 'with the rescue of a hiker that had sustained a snake bite,' according to a news release from North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM). Zain Shah, 17, told McClatchy News that he was bitten around 5 p.m. local time on the banks of Lost Cove Creek while fishing with a friend. Responding to NCEM's Facebook post, the teen's father, Imran Shah, said the pair were on 'a fun end-of-high-school fishing trip' in the western North Carolina mountains when his son was bitten by a timber rattlesnake 'deep in the woods.' According to Zain, they 'were about to turn back' for the day when he 'felt a prick' near his foot as he 'stepped over' a log, according to McClatchy News. Then, he spotted a rattlesnake sitting near him. At first, the teen said he thought, 'No way that just happened" — but when he rolled down his sock, he saw 'two red dots and blood coming out' of the wound. 'I knew it was potentially deadly,' Zain explained. Luckily, his friend's had phone service and they called 911 while attempting to return to the vehicle they arrived in. About two hours later, a Black Hawk helicopter reached Zain and hoisted him to safety, according to McClatchy News. NCEM said multiple agencies responded to the call for help, including the National Guard, which provided the Black Hawk helicopter, as well as North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) and the Charlotte Fire Department. Zain was then airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee, and received 12 vials of antivenom to treat the bite, according to McClatchy News. The teen, who is set to graduate from Chapel Hill High School on June 14, thanked the crews who rescued him from his precarious position. 'All of them saved my life,' he said. 'I wouldn't be here without the help of so many people.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On Facebook, the teen's father also said he is 'beyond grateful' for the 'incredible' crews who saved Zain, who 'is now recovering at home.' He added, "We are forever in your debt." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Teen Felt a Prick, Then Spotted Rattlesnake. When He Rolled Down His Sock, He Saw 'Two Red Dots and Blood'
A 17-year-old boy said he was bitten by a rattlesnake during a fishing trip in the North Carolina wilderness ahead of his high school graduation Zain Shah said he was "about to turn back" when he "felt a prick" near his foot, then spotted a rattlesnake sitting near him The teen received 12 vials of antivenom at a hospital and is now recovering at homeA teenager is recovering after he was bitten by a rattlesnake in the North Carolina wilderness. Emergency crews responded to an area of Avery County on Monday, June 2, to assist 'with the rescue of a hiker that had sustained a snake bite,' according to a news release from North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM). Zain Shah, 17, told McClatchy News that he was bitten around 5 p.m. local time on the banks of Lost Cove Creek while fishing with a friend. Responding to NCEM's Facebook post, the teen's father, Imran Shah, said the pair were on 'a fun end-of-high-school fishing trip' in the western North Carolina mountains when his son was bitten by a timber rattlesnake 'deep in the woods.' According to Zain, they 'were about to turn back' for the day when he 'felt a prick' near his foot as he 'stepped over' a log, according to McClatchy News. Then, he spotted a rattlesnake sitting near him. At first, the teen said he thought, 'No way that just happened" — but when he rolled down his sock, he saw 'two red dots and blood coming out' of the wound. 'I knew it was potentially deadly,' Zain explained. Luckily, his friend's had phone service and they called 911 while attempting to return to the vehicle they arrived in. About two hours later, a Black Hawk helicopter reached Zain and hoisted him to safety, according to McClatchy News. NCEM said multiple agencies responded to the call for help, including the National Guard, which provided the Black Hawk helicopter, as well as North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) and the Charlotte Fire Department. Zain was then airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee, and received 12 vials of antivenom to treat the bite, according to McClatchy News. The teen, who is set to graduate from Chapel Hill High School on June 14, thanked the crews who rescued him from his precarious position. 'All of them saved my life,' he said. 'I wouldn't be here without the help of so many people.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On Facebook, the teen's father also said he is 'beyond grateful' for the 'incredible' crews who saved Zain, who 'is now recovering at home.' He added, "We are forever in your debt." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Stormwater and drainage infrastructure improvements coming to Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT)– The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint (Blueprint) is working with North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) to implement infrastructure projects to reduce flooding and associated damage. DEQ is providing over $3.9 million for three NCEM projects that will target flooding in Greenville, Fayetteville and Sanford. Greenville calls this project the Drainage Improvements and Stream Restoration at East Fire Tower Road. It is estimated to cost $12.9 million total. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated $9.2 million to the project in September. The most recent grant from Disaster Relief matching the DEQ's Blueprint grant at $1.5 million. With those grants and local stormwater and utility fee, this enables the project to proceed. The flood resiliency project, located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin, includes improving culverts and using nature-based solutions to mitigate flood risk to nearby communities. The improvements are for the Fork Swamp watershed in the area of Paramore Park and Fire Tower Road. The plan is to put in a larger culvert system to allow stream and stormwater to flow under the street without running on top of the road, and to lower flood elevation of water during those heavy rain events, decreasing impact to these homes along the stream. 26 properties will be removed from the 100-year floodplain, meaning in the event of a once-in-a-lifetime disaster, these properties will not be at the same risk of flooding as they were before. 'All infrastructure is designed to carry a certain amount of volume of water and if we get more rain than it's designed to carry it's still going to exceed that capacity and flood,' Daryl Norris, Greenville Stormwater Management Division Head said. 'A project like this does not stop 100% of flooding. However, it will lower that elevation of flooding with those heavy storm events that we've got. So, while it may not completely eliminate all flooding in the area sometimes a matter of inches can make the difference between water coming into your house or not,' Norris said. DEQ is partnering with NCEM to leverage its ongoing work as part of the Disaster Relief and Mitigation Grant Program. The partnership allows DEQ to quickly fund effective projects through an existing grant program with a proven track record of project implementation and long-term sustainability. 'We know that storms will keep coming with increasing frequency and intensity, and it's critical that we build more resiliently,' DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson said. 'Our partnership with NC Emergency Management on these projects will help reduce flooding and damage and make North Carolina a safer place for people to live, work, and raise a family,' Wilson said. This project is currently in the design and permitting phase expected to last for about a year. Once fully approved the construction will take approximately 18 months to two years to complete, meaning this project will be fully completed by late 2027, early 2028. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
