Fire Safety at Home
Facts & Figures
15 of every 16 homes (94%) in the United States have at least one smoke alarm.
One-half of home fire deaths...
Terrorism
What Is Terrorism?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines terrorism as "the unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce...
Chief’s Advisory Council
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force Chief's Advisory Council was implemented as an advisory board that may counsel the Chief in their...
Weather Related Information
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Canadian Meteorological Centre Operations Branch
CANWARN Severe Weather Program
Skywarn
Weather Channel
WeatherNet: Software Library
WeatherNet: Travel Cities Weather
Westwide Avalanche Network
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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,...
Topo Map Tips
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
KNOW THE TERRITORY - TIPS ON TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS
When you are on a search and rescue mission, especially...
Picture Gallery
Community Emergency Response Team
United
States Department of Agriculture CERT Team upon completion of hands-on training
Task
Force Specialist Joseph Zajewski is pictured...
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In Memoriam
Space Shuttle Columbia And Her Crew
February...
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...
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