World Trade Center Disaster
The United States has sustained the most brutal terrorist attack in history. Thousands of its citizens have been murdered and many more injured. Others...
Earthquakes
One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible after effects. An earthquake is a sudden...
Survival At Sea
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Abandoning The Ship
Inflating rafts have proved to be much more efficient in survival situations than dinghies. The well-prepared...
Topographical Map Basics
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
What is a Topographic Map?
A topographical map is a representation of the Earth, or part of it. Traditionally,...
In Memoriam
Line-of-duty Deaths of Military Personnel
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force, its Officers, Supervisors, Rangers and Specialists would like to express their sincere...
Compass Basics
Quick Map Basics Review For Compass Use
Part of a 7.5-minute topographic map at 1:24,000 scale
A topographic map tells you where things are and how...
Blizzards
What is a blizzard?
Blizzards are severe winter storms that pack a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. While...
Search and Rescue and Related Information
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
911, Fire, Police, Medical Resources Web Site
Avalanche Bulletins - Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center
Choice Marketing
Delaware Valley Orienteering Association
Disaster...
Heat Related Illnesses
Fluid Balance
All the body's fluids make up one large body fluid pool. Losses of fluid from any one source is reflected in the levels...
Law Enforcement Information
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
911 Heroes
American Police Hall of Fame
APB Police News
Brookhaven Police Department (PA)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Choice Marketing
Connecticut State Police
Delaware County...
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