Man-made disasters, such as chemical explosions, transportation accidents, such as train derailments can easily occur and can require rapid evacuation of the area. Unfortunately, disasters may be individualized, such as a fire in your home. While we hope we don’t have a disaster, it is important to always be prepared and to talk to your […]
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Staying Safe in the Heat
It continues to be hot in central North Carolina, and WakeMed Emergency Departments are continuing to see an increased number of patients due to heat related illness and injuries. We’ve blogged on this topic before, but thought it would be helpful to share information included on Wake County Government’s ReadyWake site. The site includes common […]